Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
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New Linux Isn't That Different from Old Linux
How much hasn't changed. It's sort of like comparing the then-current Windows 98 Second Edition and today's Windows 7: You wouldn't doubt for a moment that the newer version is much more polished than the earlier edition, but...
Opinion: The future of Linux is Google
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Linux powers the fastest computers on the planet PC World - I used to think Ubuntu was destined to lead Linux into the mainstream, but now it's looking much more like Google -- not Canonical -- will...
Lenovo returns to the Linux desktop (ComputerWorld)
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols takes a look at the upcoming Lenovo smartbook. " Lenovo might not describe their return to the Linux desktop like that, but that's what they're doing. Yesterday, November 12th, Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs...
Linux Desktop Turns 10; World Yawns
I began using Linux as a desktop operating system around 1993, two years after Linux was created. Countless developers, engineers and hackers were doing the same. But at that point, it wasn't what most people would recognize as...
Linux Stopped Tech Support Calls from My Family
If you're the default technical support person for friends and family, switch them to Linux (yes, Linux). Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Computerworld Like a lot of technically savvy people, I'm the default technical support person...
Ubuntu 9.10 Cleans Windows 7's Clock
Five good reasons why Ubuntu (or another desktop Linux) will do everything you want to do on a computer, for a lot less trouble and money. Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Computerworld guy you already know I'm going to come down in...
Skype to open-source far too little
"Skype is going open source!" screamed the headlines over the weekend. While Skype has acknowledged an interest in making its Linux client open-source, this may not mean very much in practice. As ZDNet captures, Skype isn't...
Obama Invites Open Source into the White House
Under President Obama, open-source software — like Linux and Drupal — is showing up in more and more places. Under President Obama, open-source software though is showing up in more and more places. For example, Obama and his...
Dan Trevino: Florida Linux Show 2009
Ubuntu Florida at Florida Linux Show Finally got a chance to sit and talk about the Florida Linux Show this past weekend in Orlando. First a disclaimer, I am affiliated with the show and am on the board of its parent...
Teeth-Gnashing and Tongue-Lashing Over Desktop Linux Foot-Shooting
Lack of vendor support, lack of marketing, too much "bad techie attitude," too much infighting and not enough developer cooperation are "Five ways the Linux desktop shoots itself in the foot," contends Computerworld's Steven J....
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