At Long Last...

The soon-to-released Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) can be pre-ordered on disc! Although the entire operating system will be available for download on October 30, I find it useful to have the system disc as well. The discs are free and come with Live CD so you can test drive the OS before installing it.



I've been relying on some flavor of Linux OS for over five years and it just keeps getting easier and easier to use. I now run an entirely Open Source computer and I can do just about anything I want or need. No expensive Microsoft or Mac products on my computer. With most Open Source created with older machines in mind, barring any breakage, my hardware will be good for at least another five years!

Plus, it gives me more money to spend on books!

Low Cost Linux Wal-Mart PC Sells Out

Since I usually trash Wal-Mart, I feel I should point out when they actually do something good.

Roughly one week ago, Wal-Mart introduced Everex's TC2502 gPC, the first mass-market under $200 desktop computer. The low-cost PC features gOS, a custom distribution of Ubuntu Linux. The specs for those that care: 1.5 Ghz VIA C7 CPU embedded in a Mini-ITX motherboard, 512MB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive.

From accounts, the new computer has completely sold out at the 630 Wal-Marts that offered the product. It is still available from the online Linux retailer ZaReason.

The feedback at the Wal-Mart site has been overwhelming positive. And the initial reviews of the Google-centric gOS have been very good.

There is even talk of Everex releasing sub-$300 gOS notebooks next year. Never thought I'd say this but *GULP* "Go Wal-Mart!"