posted by steve | Category: Microsoft & Closed Source

Folks out of Redmond have been talking more than normal about the advantages of Microsoft’s security and track record. Witness the statements from Microsoft’s Chief of Security in this article in Information Week and Bill Gates himself speaking about security in an interview with the BBC. With these statements in mind, a reader might assume that Microsoft is responding to vulnerabilities quickly in order to ensure that their customers are protected. However, a cursory glance [...Read more...]

posted by steve | Category: Linux & Open Source

Xandros, the popular Debian-based Linux desktop package that I wrote about for LinuxWorld Magazine has made their newest version, 3.0, available for free download. Called the “Open Circulation Edition”, this version combines Skype Internet calling, Firefox, Thunderbird, and more into the already great Xandros package. Other bits from their press release: Four-click install with automatic disk partitioning Dual-boot installation with Windows XP Industry-leading hardware detection and configuration Drag-and-drop CD burning in Xandros File Manager Seamless [...Read more...]

posted by steve | Category: Linux & Open Source

A couple people have e-mailed me asking if I’m at this week’s LinuxWorld Expo in Boston. I am not. Sorry!