Dell to Ship (Some) Computers with Linux
Dell is shipping a few models of their mainstream computers with the Ubuntu operating system. (Coincidentally, the same OS my son recently …
OneNote Replacement? A Few Options
I’ve been looking for some way to replace OneNote. It’s not that I mind paying for the software — even to Microsoft. …
Way Cool Search for Open Source Images and Fonts
Ok, as if it’s not cool enough to have found the Open Clip Art Library, I’ve found a search tool for it …
My Son Has Gone To Linux and He Loves It
Recently, I announced that I’m going to Linux. And I bellyache about Vista to my family. What happens? My father goes to …
Outlook Replacement: Tricking Out My Thunderbird With Custom Signature Lines
Ok, Thunderbird is up and running. As I go through and trick it out to make it nicer and add all the …
Thunderbird vs. Outlook 2007
If you are planning a move from Outlook 2007, or if you just want to “soup-up” your open-source Mozilla Thunderbird product, I’ll …
My Conversion from Outlook 2007 to Open-Source
I wanted to convert my use of Outlook 2007 to an open source option. The problem was determining which one to select. …
I’m in Good Company with My “No More Microsoft OS and Vista” Decision
My father is converting to Linux. It’s something he’s considered for awhile, but he’s all bent about the new MS Vista release. …
Open Source Gems: 2-D Graphics Manipulation and Replacement for Illustrator and Paint Shop Pro
I’ve been using The Gimp for a couple months now and so far, it’s great. It took a bit of time to …
