May 31st, 2009 | Tags:
CES,
mac,
Microsoft | Category:
Opinionation |
Dear Microsoft,
I’m upset with you, and you probably know why already. You’ve got guilty written all over your face. You’ve gone and done something you shouldn’t have done and it will affect people in ways they don’t want to be affected. If you’re going to play dumb, I’ll explain. Recently you offered an update to Windows [...]
May 28th, 2009 | Category:
General News |
I’m not saying that Linux computers aren’t real now. They certainly are, but to people who are willing to work to get them to work 100% and enjoy hacking the kernel. The Linux lappy which works out of the box has been the holy grail of the Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) industry for years. Some have pulled off vague shadows of success, but it took System 76 to come along and Apple-ize the process. Imagine going to their website, picking through their wide selection of laptops, desktops, nettops, and servers, selecting what you want, getting it, and using it right after pulling it out of the box. That’s what you do with a System 76 machine, and here’s the kicker: The Ubuntu 9.04 preinstalled on these machines is 100% STOCK!
Continue reading System 76 Makes Linux Systems Real
May 24th, 2009 | Category:
Opinionation |
There it is! That’s right. You’re looking at The Dojo’s very own Linux-based, 100% open source, touchscreen sporting, kickass OpenMoko Neo FreeRunner GTA-02 smartphone. As you can see, it is crushing the Nokia N810 (running Canola 2 for those keen of eye) under its well heeled heel. (Of course, they’re both sitting on top of my 13 year old Mr. Modem mousepad which is hosting a much maligned and misunderstood Apple Mighty Mouse. Thanks, Rich!)
So, what is this that I’m doing? It is my goal to show non-developers, like myself, what working with Linux gear can be like. First, though, I must qualify the status of the Neo FreeRunner project over at OpenMoko. The FreeRunner (or FR) is an ongoing project and its designed for developers and for those well versed in Linux things. This is not an out of the box unlocked phone experience. This is NOT, however, a bad thing. What you have here is a rather remarkable collection of talents expressed in a small, pocketable handset.
Continue reading The Neo FreeRunner Project #1
May 19th, 2009 | Category:
Site News |
It is now time to unveil one of the things I’ve been working on which has been taking up a lot of my time and not leaving much for my loyal readers. I announce to you fonfaq.com. Yes, its lowercase intentionally and it is pronounced Phone Fack. Why not head on over and take a look. [...]
As you probably already know, I was at Tech-Ed 2009 in Los Angeles earlier this week and while I was there I got to confront the Surface PC guys about the difficulties which were discovered while setting up the behemoth US$15,000 machine. Please do note that this is note a word for word transcription of the [...]
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