A critical review of the Palm Foleo mobile companion, comparing its specs and limitations to a lightweight laptop.
Analyzes the 2006 Novell-Microsoft patent deal, arguing it's harmful to Linux and GPL compliance due to legal loopholes.
A guide to setting up WiFi connectivity on Ubuntu Dapper, covering open networks, WEP, and WPA configuration.
Discusses the value and challenges of Linux certifications, questioning their real-world effectiveness versus practical knowledge.
A technical guide on successfully enabling AIGLX graphics acceleration on a Dell Latitude D610 laptop running Ubuntu, focusing on the i810 Intel driver.
A developer explores using IEs 4 Linux to run Internet Explorer versions 5-6 on Ubuntu via Wine for web development testing.
A satirical look at the ideological debates within Debian and the FSF over kernel firmware licensing, framed as a Monty Python skit.
A comparison of the Ottawa Linux Symposium (OLS) and Usenix conferences, focusing on paper quality, attendee energy, and relevance to Linux/OSS development.
An analysis of cultural and governance issues within the Debian project, questioning its functionality and suggesting a potential fork.
A developer's critique of Microsoft Windows, comparing its lack of diagnostic tools to the transparency and control offered by Unix/Linux systems.
