You don’t need to ‘know’ Linux to use Linux – There is nothing — I repeat, nothing — that requires any special knowledge to use Linux on the desktop today. If you’ve already mastered Windows XP, you’ll have little more trouble moving to a Linux desktop like Red Hat’s Fedora 12; Novell’s openSUSE 11.2; or Canonical’s Ubuntu 9.10 than you would in switching over to Windows 7.
Google Docs to Allow Storage of Any Type of File – Google is opening up its Docs hosted office productivity suite so that users can store any type of file in it, giving the popular software-as-a-service product an important online storage component.
Firefox 3.6 RC gives new life to an old browser – Firefox 3.6 is almost here, and if the release candidate is any indication, it’s looking mighty good.
20 Real-World Uses for Google Wave – As soon as Google Wave was announced, the initial beta users jumped at the opportunity to invite their friends into the world of the “Wave.” However, they soon discovered that they had no idea how to utilize Google’s latest concoction, and abandoned the online collaboration client as soon as they jumped into it.
FBI Warns Of Potential Haiti Relief Scams – The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests.
10 things to know about Linux and Open Source: Compilation – Here is a round-up of many of the Linux- and Open-Source-related topics in the 10 Things blog from 2009. It includes tools and applications for a number of tasks.
Banking Phisher Facing 5 Years In Prison – Pleads guilty on charges related to scheme used to defraud Citibank, Wells Fargo, eBay customers
Haiti earthquake themed blackhat SEO campaigns serving scareware – The blackhat SEO campaigns are only the tip of the iceberg. Here’s what else to look for, and how to make sure you’re donating money to the right organization.
Buying Guide: Tracking Down the Right GPS - Follow our directions to find an automotive GPS that gets you where you’re going without breaking the bank along the way.
Off Topic:
Understanding ‘Generation Jones’ and other mini-generation gaps – There are many mini-generation gaps that don’t fit neatly into Baby Boomer or Generation Y values.
Microsoft Has No Plans to Quit China – While search rival Google looks to be playing hardball with Chinese authorities over security and censorship, Microsoft’s CEO says his company is staying put.
VeriSign Ties Google Attack to China Government – Security firm cite sources claiming hackers acted on official authority from Chinese government.
The Girl Who Conned The Ivy League – How a high school dropout created the ultimate fake ID, scammed her way into Harvard and Columbia, and became the target of a nationwide manhunt.
Today’s Quote:
“When you appeal to force, there’s one thing you must never do – lose”.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today’s Free Downloads:
Giveaway of the Day: ArtStudio 1.3.3 – ArtStudio is powerful animation software that can bring to life boring static images. ArtStudio has a lot of build-in filters, it has hardware acceleration support, various export possibilites and simple interface – you don’t need to be an artist or designer to use ArtStudio. This software requires video accelerator with “Pixel Shaders 2.0″ support! (The program is available for $35.00, but it will be free for our visitors as a time-limited offer).
Recuva: Undelete, Unerase, File and Disk Recovery – Recuva Accidentally deleted an important file? … Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player. And it’s free!
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