Pogo Linux Altura Athlon XP Workstation - Pat
11/30/01 @ 10:30 AM CST |
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Hello again everyone.
Today we've got a review -- finally, right? I've been working hard for a while on this one, so here it is, Pogo Linux's Altura Athlon XP Workstation. Quite an impressive workstation. It'll be hard to let go of this one. =)
Stay tuned. More to come next week.
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Mandrake Linux PowerPack 8.1- Pat
11/20/01 @ 2:45 PM CST |
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Hey everyone. Dan's been hard at work again, and we have our look at Mandrake Linux PowerPack 8.1 -- it's hot off the presses! Looks like they're going for a more universal name now (it's called "Mandrake Linux" not "Linux Mandrake" now).
Jimmy is hard at work on a KT266 VS. KT266A comparison on Linux and the results are looking pretty interesting so far. I'm hard at work on a review of Pogo Linux's latest Athlon-based workstation, and that should be here late week.
Stay tuned.
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Conectiva Linux 7.0 - Pat
11/12/01 @ 5:30 PM CST |
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I know it's been a while folks. At any rate, our Conectiva Linux 7.0 is ready to roll. The distribution looks impressive, and I'd fully stand behind Dan's final judgement on this product. Conectiva is sort of Debian meets Red Hat -- you're left with a very interesting combination.
Up later this week is the low-down on Mandrake 8.1, and after that is a head to head motherboard review -- the KT266 VS. the KT266A. Should be interesting.
Until then...
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Linux Buyer's Guide #13 - Pat
10/16/01 @ 3:00 PM CST |
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Finally, Linux Buyer's Guide #13 is here. It's been a while, but I'm trying to get back into the groove and get some products in here. Sooner or later we should also have a review of Soyo's new KT266A motherboard.
Until then...
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SuSE Linux 7.2 Professional - Pat
10/2/01 @ 3:00 PM CST |
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Hey folks. Dan's just posted another review, this time it's SuSE Linux 7.2 Professional. Dan likes it a lot -- but can it measure up to the other distros out there? With their new funding and a release like this,
it sounds to me like SuSE is stronger than ever.
Hopefully we should have some new motherboard reviews coming up. Jimmy's been having troubles with a Soyo motherboard in testing, so when that gets sorted out, you should see a new wave of motherboard reviews come in.
Stay tuned.
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Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1 - Pat
9/25/01 @ 2:15 PM CST |
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Here it is kids, Dan's review of the latest from Caldera, Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1. Dan
was impressed for the most part, but there looks like to be a few things holding
Caldera back.
It's been tough getting back on a regular schedule on the page. Since it's
hard just to do the page (and earn a living), I'm in the quest from another job.
Combine that with the server transition and moving, and that makes for hardly
any content the last month. I'm hoping we can cut this dry spot short, but I
wouldn't expect more than a review or two for the next two weeks as I find more
writers and even take care of the backlog of things I have to tend to for the
page.
I think everyone should give Dan a
round of applause for his help on the page this last month. He's been the only
one shelling out the reviews as of late, and without him, this page would be
barren.
SuSE 7.2 should be coming up soon, probably a couple days if all goes as
planned.
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Taming the Beast -- Another Editorial Out of Dan - Pat
9/10/01 @ 1:35 PM CST |
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Hey folks.
It's been a while since my last post, but when I finally get a 'net
connection where I currently am, I can tell you, things will be back to normal
again. We've got a lot of content coming up, and the first piece is Dan's latest editorial, "Taming the Beast".
Some great history and such included in the article, so I highly suggest
everyone give it a read. For Linux-enthusiast and normal computer users alike.
I should have something more to post Wednesday or Thursday, I figure.
Until then...
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Server Changes, Reviews Forthcoming - Pat
9/6/01 @ 1:35 PM CST |
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Okay, with the Applixware review posted, I'm onto an editorial by Dan and a
couple other reviews out there (by me and several others). By next week,
content should pick up, and things will be back to normal the the URL.
The things holding me down these last few weeks range from re-organizing of
staff (read: newcomers) to setting up our new server. It's dedicated, so it
should be pretty fast. Let me know if
you have any problems whatsoever.
Stay tuned, folks.
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A Review? Applixware Office 5.0 - Pat
8/30/01 @ 4:30 PM CST |
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It's no secret that the page has been rather slow for the last few weeks.
Never fear, although, because Dan has
saved the day. This was done a while back, but I've been working on a variety
of things from the new server to choosing a new distro on my own PC, so it took
a while to go through the all-important editing process. What's on tap today?
Applixware Office 5.0.
Up next is most likely something from our boy Jimmy in the form of a motherboard
review. I'll be back in action shortly, as well, with a variety of distro
reviews and otherwise zany fun.
Stay tuned.
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Be Gets Bought, Loki Having Hard Times - Pat
8/16/01 @ 12:30 PM CST |
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I usually avoid posting things like this on the main page, but I think both of these developments
are of particular relevance to the Duke of URL.
First off, Be, Inc.'s core assets have been purchased by Palm, Inc.
I don't know where Be has to go from here, but what it sounds like, BeOS is dead. For this
reason, I probably won't be publishing that third BeOS Buyer's Guide, as it just wouldn't make sense.
If something else develops on this situation, this could change.
Secondly, Loki Games has filed for Chapter 11. That means Loki owes a lot of money and needs
protection from its creditors. They still could survive, and I think with all the attention
they've been getting lately, it could help them a lot. A boost in sales, perhaps? I'm all for
using Linux as an all-purpose solution, and let's not allow this tech-crisis to claim another
Linux company -- especially not one like Loki. If you're a Linux user or plan on being one soon,
please help support Loki by buying something or spreading the word.
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Gigabyte GA-7DXR, Broken Forums, and More!- Pat
8/14/01 @ 9:00 PM CST |
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All right folks.
It's here, the Gigabyte GA-7DXR review. An impressive
DDR motherboard based on the AMD 761 chipset. If you've been looking for an excuse to go DDR, your excuse may be here.
Also, the forums are currently down. That means you can't post feedback, but feel free to
e-mail me any comments.
On the way next Monday is Dan's Applixware Office review. The review schedule should start picking up again
after the first, but I'm currently very busy with setting up the new dediciated server for production. Believe me, it'll be worth it.
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Upcoming Stuff - Pat
8/8/01 @ 12:00 AM CST |
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A little misc news here today/tonight.
We're expanding into PDAs, and currently working on getting some for review
and looking into all sorts of things PDA. Maybe some Linux PDAs? Let me know if you're a PDA freak and
would like to see something specific pertaining to them. We're also
welcoming Peter Zdebski
aboard, who'll be doing a lot of our PDA coverage, along with some motherboards,
video cards, and other such products. Booyah. In other news, O'Reilly has
some awesome Open Source
Convention news. In particular interest is the Mundie VS. the World
discussion. Looks like Microsoft is waging a full-fledged war on Linux. Which
reminds me, I think Dan has something to say about that. Look for an editorial
or two from him in the near future. He's also working on wrapping up a couple
reviews such as SuSE 7.2 and Applixware Office. Stay tuned.
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