This is fun and a good cause. Linux Foundation launches branded credit card | finextra The Linux Foundation is set to launch a Visa credit card featuring its Tux mascot for people who want to contribute to the operating system’s development. Continue reading A card for opens source believers
I found this piece on the upcoming Google OS useful for the Google quote. There is so much debate on this new OS and most of it misses the point. Its not about Linux versus Windows as many suggest – its about making computers become a simple tool. This is something that unfortunately Microsft have failed to do. It has been 14 years since the advent of Windows 95, and almost 30 years since the advent of the PC. It has become accepted that you either have to be a compuer expert, or retain a support group for computers. Why? … Continue reading Computers need to get better – Google
This breaking news from NY Times just a few minutes ago. Long rumoured but if this is true then its welcomed by this linux user. It does not show on techmeme or any tech blogs yet. Things could be getting interesting. Google Plans to Introduce a PC Operating System In a direct challenge to Microsoft, Google is expected to announce on Wednesday that it is developing an operating system for a personal computer based on its Chrome browser, according to two people briefed on Google’s plans. The move would sharpen the already intense competition between Google and Microsoft, whose Windows … Continue reading Google plans a PC operating system | NY Times
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