Tagged: Open Source

Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart

 

Mac OS X on a Thinkpad!
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Mac OS X Netbook Compatibility Chart. This is a nice overview of differing computer laptops that support Mac OS X natively. It is amazing how many support them. I wonder if that is a conscious decision on the part of the manufacture.

What is the origin of AppleTalk?


Cambridge Ring – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I just learned this tonight. Isn’t it funny how proprietary Apple used to be and how it contributed to its lack of success? Now that they embrace HTML5, mysql, and unix, they seem to be doing better than ever.

Dell Axim – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Dell Axim x5
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Dell Axim – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I had someone search for “Dell Axum” so I found this article about it. It was a pocket PC that only lasted 5 years for Dell’s sale cycle. Remarkable how often other vendors make a device and can’t make it successful.

Richard Stallman’s dissenting view on Steve Jobs – latimes.com

Richard Stallman conference on free software t...
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Richard Stallman’s dissenting view on Steve Jobs – latimes.com. I think a plurality of voices is a helpful thing. I worry sometimes when we have groupthink before we intelligently discuss the issue.

Apple A5 – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Apple A5 – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Question what does package on package mean? I guess that is the next thing I will read tonight.

 

Castaway depot – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Castaway depot – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This is really thoughtful. This idea and action saved many lives. I wonder how much it cost to do this?

Looking for free educational software for young children?

GCompris – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This is targeted for kids 2-10 but is a great resource to help children learn. What a great purpose and use Open Source has been used for!

Semmelweis reflex – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cover of "Listen"
Cover of Listen

Semmelweis reflex – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I wonder how many lives would have been saved if people who are dedicated to science listen? It is surprising how even the most educated can’t see their biases. Isn’t one of the points of education to consider other points of view?