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Welcome fellow Linux users and curious Windows users to Desktop Linux At Home! This site is a portal for tracking desktop Linux related news for those who would like to stay informed but lack the time to peruse the ever-growing number of resources. Also, we hope to generate interest for you in switching to Linux as your home desktop system. Start here to find the best Linux for you at home and to stay informed with the latest developments.


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2007/07/09: Desktop Linux
When Dell first announced that it would be releasing Ubuntu Linux-powered consumer desktops and laptops, some people saw it as more of a stunt than a serious business move. They were wrong. Dell has already expanded its consumer Linux line, and now it has ...
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2007/07/06: Maximum PC
When Evans Data released its survey on Tuesday showing a sharp shift toward Linux (and away from Windows) among developers in North America, the Linux world went wild. Wistful pengiun heads heralded the coming Open Source Age. But the real measure of OS ...
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2007/07/06: Computing Expert
I converted from Vista to Ubuntu a little over 2 months ago and am soooooo happy with it, best decision of my life. I am going to tell you my top 10 advantages of it over Windows Vista. Please remember these are my own opinions, if you have more ...
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2007/06/30: Maximum PC
No matter which Linux distro you run, chances are it came with a magnificent little image editor called GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). Unlike Paint and other free-with-your-OS image editors, GIMP is a full featured graphics app with a broad range ...
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2007/06/30: Free Software Foundation
The final text of GPLv3 is accompanied with a rationale document explaining the few changes since the “Last Call” draft. The final text of LGPLv3 is available as well. Please see our press release. The GPL FAQ has already been updated with additional ...
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2007/06/29: ArsGeek
I always enjoy it when a new version of an operating system hits the streets. I like moving through all the new features, finding out what was included and what was left out and generally enjoying myself for a few hours just looking around. But then, I’ ...
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2007/06/29: Simple Help
This brief tutorial/overview will walk you step-by-step through installing, setting up and using Google Desktop Search for Linux - specifically in Ubuntu. ...
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2007/06/29: Linux.com
The newest versions of Lightning and Sunbird, released simultaneously by Mozilla yesterday, include 38 new calendars as well as support for Google Calendar, a viable print function, enhanced support for Outlook displays and numerous other upgrades. ...
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2007/06/29: Linux Tricks
Well, the Linux community might not have the money and legal fire power of Microsoft, but it’s not going to take Microsoft’s recent accusations that Linux violates patents lying down.Linus Torvalds, the man behind Linux, has come out fighting, telling ...
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2007/06/29: Reuters
Red Hat Inc. (RHT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Chief Executive Matthew Szulik said his company last year held talks with Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile, Research) over a patent agreement that broke down before the software giant signed a deal with ...
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2007/06/26: One Story Everyday
Slow but steady, the popularity of Ubuntu (a Debian derived Linux-based operating system) is rising. Ubuntu is one of the best Linux distributions, a version for people that can be used on your desktop, laptop or workstation. For a quick preview you can ...

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