In the US, France and a few other countries it is already forbidden to play legally purchased music or videos using GNU/Linux media players. Sounds like sci-fi? Unfortunately not. And it won’t end up on multimedia only. Welcome to the the new era of DRM!
Archive of 'GNU'
Five things to know when you switch to Linux
[ Sunday, 19 November 2006, ariadacapo ]
If you have just installed GNU/Linux on your computer, and have only ever used Windows before, here are five things you need to know to get going rapidly. The five things are: software installation, using root account and system console, desktop environments, file permissions and a few miscellaneous tips.
What do dependencies have to do with Free Software?
[ Saturday, 14 October 2006, michuk ]
There is one huge difference between the free and non-free software that has very practical implications. This difference is dependencies between single software packages. What do they have to do with the free software philosophy and why you should not be afraid of them? Read on to find this out.
Ten Reasons To Dump Windows [II]
[ Monday, 2 October 2006, michuk ]
This is the second part of the article about top ten Windows failures which made me switch from XP to GNU/Linux and stick with it. I hope my thoughts will be informative and somewhat useful to all of you wondering whether to give up MS Windows. This part covers system upgrades, recovery after crashes and desktop performance.
GNU/Linux on old hardware
[ Wednesday, 20 September 2006, michuk ]
Is Linux a good choice for your old PC? In this article I’m going to examine the main issues connected with using GNU/Linux on some very old hardware. I will also cover choosing a distro, a desktop and the key applications for such a configuration.
GNU/Linux on laptops - current status
[ Wednesday, 6 September 2006, michuk ]
Although most modern laptops nowadays tend to scare people off with an ugly “Designed for Windows XP” mark, it does not mean that alternative operating systems cannot be installed and function equally well. The article describes the common issues with GNU/Linux on laptops and busts a few myths as well.
Ten Reasons To Dump Windows [I]
[ Thursday, 3 August 2006, michuk ]
Microsoft has reached an enormous success with its Windows product, but does it mean it is still the best OS around, especially for power users? In this article I’m going to cumulate my Windows XP frustrations and tell you about the top 10 reasons why I decided to dump Windows and use GNU/Linux as my primary desktop OS.
