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Linux 101: Easy VNC server setup
If you need to remote into your Linux server, VNC might be the best option. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of setting up a VNC server on an rpm-based distribution.
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The Canonical conundrum: Why the Ubuntu hate?
Jack Wallen offers his perspective on the Canonical and Ubuntu debate. Do you think Canonical should be thanked or shunned for their decisions? Take the poll.
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PulseAudio: An Achilles Heel that needs repair
Jack Wallen takes on PulseAudio and runs head first into an issue that has been around since 2008. With Steam gaining ground, sound is going to become a crucial element for Linux. ...
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Tick, tock, tablet tease: Are we closer to an Ubuntu tablet?
Canonical revealed their Ubuntu Tablet interface recently. To many the announcement seemed a bit premature as there is still no manufacturer or carrier. Jack Wallen offers his take...
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Microsoft loses yet another fanboy
Another one bytes the dust as Microsoft (and its ugly licensing practices) pushes a long-time fan away. Jack Wallen looks at what's in store for Microsoft.
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Microsoft Office to Linux: Outlook doubtful
The rumors are rampant -- Microsoft is considering a port of MS Office to Linux. Jack Wallen tackles this topic and comes to a conclusion that might surprise you.
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Hardware neutrality: UEFI strikes again and again
The latest UEFI snafu involved the bricking of Samsung laptops. It's time that hardware vendors knew consumers and IT pros demand the right to hardware neutrality.
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GNOME 3: A new perspective
Jack Wallen takes another look at the GNOME 3 desktop and is surprised at what he finds. A desktop that is the target of much derision might deserve another chance.
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Fifty shades of open source
To many, open source is black and white -- software is either open or not. Jack Wallen sees the new world order in shades of gray and begs the open source community to be more open...
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Fedora 18 finally to be released with game-changing features
Fedora 18 is finally here (as of Jan. 15). Jack Wallen takes a look at some of the included features and draws the conclusion that the wait for Spherical Cow might well make up for...