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How I’m installing Windows 7

I have been really pondering this issue since the beginning. I have a relatively new machine that I installed less than 2 months ago: It's working pretty nice in Windows XP land. However, it was a futile effort, because it was going to be assimilated to the new version once it came out. So the preparations were taking place since

GNC-2009-09-22 #513 In Studio H

I am back in Studio H, the tooth fairy, or someone shipped me a JVC ProHD camera thanks but care to let me know who sent it? Is it time for a clothing sponsor for the show? Lot's of tech news folks and I get you caught up on what has been happening. Nice to be back in the studio

Changing Out to a New Computer

I told myself a long time ago that I would only upgrade my main computer if a new one could triple the performance. It would be so I don't sit and waste money every year just to buy a machine that was a few MHz faster than the previous one. I know I can get by with an increase in

I Had a Dell Recall Battery? An Ubuntu 9.04 Feature Told Me So.

This might be another good reason to install Ubuntu 9.04: I looked at the battery, then called up the Dell recall list. Sure enough - that battery was listed. Interestingly enough, I've had this D600 for a while now and there has been no problems up until a week ago when the battery wouldn't take a charge. Since I usually

Why Not Virtual XP on Ubuntu?

Last week Microsoft announced the upcoming Windows7 will have a Virtual XP option. You will then be able to use programs that do not work in the new OS.  So why shouldn't Ubuntu do the same? QEMU is a Open Source Machine Emulator. It is set so you can install another OS on a virtual window in Ubuntu. You can