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My Linux PC at Home

At home, I am using a PC with Debian Etch installed on it. PC configuration :Celeron 1.8 Ghz Processor1 GB RAM160 GB HarddiskDVD Writerand a 17″ TFT Monitor While this isn’t a gamer’s PC or even a high-end one, it … Continue reading

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Hello Linux / Opensource

I got introduced to Gnu/Linux sometime back in 1999 when I was working as a computer hardware technician. Our customers were all using Windows 95/98/NT and we were supposed to install Windows and other applications after assembling the PCs. We … Continue reading

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How Open Source saves your money

I was just wondering how much it would cost if someone try to run his/her business with only open source software as compared to the commercial counterparts like Windows XP/MS office etc. Let’s take a situation where you are running … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Linux

Linux turns 17 Today. ( Thanks to slashdot for reminding me ) Go on and read the very first message from Linus Torvalds ( This is how it all started ..) http://groups.google.com/group/comp.os.minix/msg/2194d253268b0a1b?pli=1 Wish the happy penguin many many happy returns … Continue reading

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About FOSS and Software Piracy

A post in my friend Jo’s Blog brought me back into thinking about FOSS and Software Piracy. FOSS is great concept. I am running Debian Linux in my home PC which is pretty good for all my day to day … Continue reading

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