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Common Linux Myths
Are you interested in finding out whether Linux can provide you with a better OS experience than Windows or the Mac. Well don't let the negative press or myths scare you from making a decision. Here we take a look at some of the myths surrounding Linux - a supreme OS for business and pleasure.

Published by KateG (19,097 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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Ubuntu the Unhackable
Find out how this underdog stood the test of time and beat both the Mac and Vista in a head to head security battle.

Published by KateG (19,097 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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Best Linux Training Sites For Beginners
When you first start out in Linux, you will probably need a little bit of training in order to get up to speed. With the sources in this article, you can find all of the training that you need in order to make yourself a Linux expert in no time.

Published by KateG (19,097 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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Best Lightweight Linux OS for Old or Slow Computers
A lightweight Linux distro can breathe life into an old computer or make a newer one snappier and more responsive. This article highlights three standouts that bring modern features to ancient hardware.

Published by Chris Flood (240 pts ) on Nov 8, 2009 to
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How to Dual Boot Linux and Windows 7
Are you a Linux user wondering about all the Windows 7 hoopla? No matter what you think about Microsoft, nobody will mind if you try it out in secret. Here we’ll look at shrinking a Linux partition to make room for Windows 7 and then installing Windows 7 on the PC.

Published by Lamar Stonecypher (20,035 pts ) on Nov 8, 2009 to
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Most Popular Linux Distributions of 2009: 3rd Quarter
We have closed the third quarter of 2009. We would like to look at how the Linux distributions performed up to now. We will see the shares of the major distros and their performance in the last 6 month period. Jump right in to see how your favorite distribution performed this year.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Nov 8, 2009 to
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Linux Mint - Comparison with Ubuntu
In a previous article I described downloading and installing the Linux Mint distro, spun off from Ubuntu in 2006. This article describes the main differences between Mint and Ubuntu.

Published by jonjermey (3,172 pts ) on Nov 8, 2009 to
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Using the Linux Pico Editor
Simple, efficient, and easy-to-use is our focus today as we take a closer look at the CLI-based Pico text editor and it's Linux successor, the GNU Nano text editor.

Published by Michael Dougherty (2,770 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Boost Linux Performance by Turning Off Unneeded Daemons
The Linux operating system is an outstanding performer. But there are ways to eek out a bit more performance without having to add more hardware or tweak the kernel. By configuring unnecessary daemons so they do not start at boot, you can take your machine's performance to the next level.

Published by jlwallen (4,137 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Using Windows Software with Linux
One of the reasons some people are reluctant to switch from Windows to Linux is that they are concerned they will not be able to use their Windows software. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to solve this problem.

Published by Kristen Grubb (1,930 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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