Posts Tagged ‘Windows 7’

Top 5 Netbook Linux Distros: 2010 Edition (with Gallery)

Who could have, just a year ago, predicted the dramatic changes in the netbook operating system world? The release of Windows 7 and cheaper hardware launched an exciting race for users between Linux and Windows, forcing both to take it up a notch, especially in the aesthetics department. This year might be the year of [...]

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ReactOS 0.3.9 Review and Screenshot Tour

As the new version of Microsoft Windows 7 is nearing completion, many users are gearing up for the big upgrade. Since it is the most popular operating system, many people who use an alternative OS miss out on some good software made for Windows, such as Photoshop, many new games et cetera. Even though we [...]

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Linux’ 2009 Market Share Leeches

Image via CrunchBase One of the most interesting aspects of this year, as far as Linux is concerned, is the lack of the usual ‘Year of the Linux Desktop’ news items. And yes, the massive success of netbooks introduced Linux to the masses. However, we still have huge problems which will continue to hinder adoption [...]

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Windows 7, the KDE 3.5 Wannabe?

Image via CrunchBase During my daily feed-skimming I noticed that the people at ZDNet got their hands on the first (and apparently only) beta of the new Vista savior, Windows 7. The review features screenshots and I must say, even though it has not convinced me, Windows 7 is a step forward from Vista, at [...]

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