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Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Linux Distro: Your Best Choice? - Datamation - 0 views

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    " To choose the best Linux distro for your needs, first determine which type of Linux user you are."
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    " To choose the best Linux distro for your needs, first determine which type of Linux user you are."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Xfce: Seven Reasons It's Popular - Datamation - 1 views

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    "Xfce has a long history of being the third most popular Linux desktop. For over a decade, it trailed behind GNOME and KDE. Then, a few years ago, during the revolts against GNOME and Unity, it became a major contender, "
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Fun Open Source Games and Apps: 112 Top Picks - Datamation - 1 views

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    "Open source downloads galore: arcade, board, puzzle, shooter, adventure, simulator and role-playing games -- something for everyone."
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    "Open source downloads galore: arcade, board, puzzle, shooter, adventure, simulator and role-playing games -- something for everyone."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Linux Concerns: Convenience vs. Security - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Ask why you should use Linux, and inevitably someone will claim that it is more secure than Windows, and doesn't need anti-virus protection, either."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Windows 10 From a Linux User's Perspective - Datamation - 1 views

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    "If you're a serious Linux user, how will the Windows 10 OS work for you?"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Free Software, Free as in Beer - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Being available at no cost may not define free software, but it is responsible for many of its ups and downs over the years. Free software, Richard Stallman famously wrote, is "free as in free speach, not free as in beer." The phrase has always sounded clumsy to me -- after all, how often do you find free beer?"
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    "Being available at no cost may not define free software, but it is responsible for many of its ups and downs over the years. Free software, Richard Stallman famously wrote, is "free as in free speach, not free as in beer." The phrase has always sounded clumsy to me -- after all, how often do you find free beer?"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Secret to Desktop Linux Adoption - Datamation - 1 views

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    "If Linux is to see greater desktop adoption, one group of tech savvy individuals needs to take the lead."
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    "If Linux is to see greater desktop adoption, one group of tech savvy individuals needs to take the lead."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Switch to Each Leading Linux Desktop - Datamation [# ! + ... - 0 views

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      # ! the 'weirdness' of comparatives... [... Xfce lacks the ability to drag and drop icons..????? ]
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    [The perfect desktop is undoubtedly the one you would design yourself. However, lacking the necessary time and expertise, many users hop instead from desktop to desktop desktop with the same enthusiasm as others hop between distros, hoping to find the ideal distribution. ...]
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Linux Remote Desktop Roundup - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Over the years I've found that a significant hurdle to getting family and friends to switch to Linux comes from its lack of familiarity. This is especially true when it comes to troubleshooting any issues. Obviously, when a malfunction occurs it's not always possible to be there in person."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

VMware Sued over Alleged Open Source License Violation in Linux - Datamation - 0 views

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    "VMware denies the allegations, which involve its ESXi virtualization hypervisor."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

State of VoIP in Linux - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Like most people, I find myself using the same VoIP options everyone else is using. Thankfully, these days there are far more options available than what we might think. Today, I'll look at these options and also explore up-and-coming alternatives as well."
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    "Like most people, I find myself using the same VoIP options everyone else is using. Thankfully, these days there are far more options available than what we might think. Today, I'll look at these options and also explore up-and-coming alternatives as well."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Open Source Replacements for Audio/Video Apps - Datamation - 1 views

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    "The best open source apps for audio and video, whether you're creating or consuming multimedia content."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

The Decline of Linux Diversity - Datamation - 1 views

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    "But is the decline reason for alarm? That is harder to decide until you start looking at other evidence. Diversity vs. Sufficiency"
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Top Android Phone Troubleshooting Tips - Datamation [# ! Alternative ;) Note] - 0 views

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      # ! ...until You decide to migrate to a Real Open Source Free Software Mobile OS... as the (GNU/Linux Based, too) Tizen... [https://www.tizen.org/]
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    "Essential techniques to improve the performance of your Android phone, including avoiding Android slowdown and data overages."
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    "Essential techniques to improve the performance of your Android phone, including avoiding Android slowdown and data overages." [# ! While you migrate to a real open source Tizen powered phone...]
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

7 Truths that Open Source Struggles With - Datamation - 0 views

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    Open source development has consistently proved many ideas that were once considered impossible. For instance, thanks to open source, we now know that people can be motivated by more than money, and that co-operation can be more effective in some aspects of development than competition.
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

The Linux Foundation and the Uneasy Alliance - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Is the Linux community under-represented in the Linux Foundation? Last week, this question raised controversies when Free Software Foundation director Matthew Garrett observed that the Linux Foundation had eliminated voting rights for individual members and changed its bylaws to make at-large board members optional."
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    "Is the Linux community under-represented in the Linux Foundation? Last week, this question raised controversies when Free Software Foundation director Matthew Garrett observed that the Linux Foundation had eliminated voting rights for individual members and changed its bylaws to make at-large board members optional."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Long Term Support vs Rolling Linux Release - Datamation - 0 views

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    "There are pros and cons to an LTS distro release yet they remain a solid option for a variety of reasons."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Is Linux Too Dumbed Down? - Datamation - 1 views

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    "Some people claim that Linux is finally ready for the masses. Whether that's true is open to debate."
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    "Some people claim that Linux is finally ready for the masses. Whether that's true is open to debate."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Top Open Source Creativity Apps - Datamation - 1 views

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    "There is a common belief among non-Linux users that there aren't any good creative applications from the open source camp. In truth, this is absolutely false. The key is knowing which applications are needed to complete a specific task. In this article, I'll share my recommendations for the top open source creativity apps."
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    "There is a common belief among non-Linux users that there aren't any good creative applications from the open source camp. In truth, this is absolutely false. The key is knowing which applications are needed to complete a specific task. In this article, I'll share my recommendations for the top open source creativity apps."
Gonzalo San Gil, PhD.

Build Your Own Linux Cloud Alternative - Datamation - 0 views

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    "Linux users, even those with limited connectivity, can easily use the cloud for backup and other purposes."
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