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Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10 - why neither will lose

Introduction
There are plenty of articles around the internet stating that Windows 7 is going to kill Ubuntu or vice versa. These articles are irrationally designed to be Microsoft vs Linux debates, though that is hardly the case: Ubuntu only represents a fraction of the linux distro world, albeit the major one on desktop computers, and [...]

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Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex closing in…

Due to be released on October 30, 2008, Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex is just over a week away from final release.
One of the most hotly awaited Linux distros around, I took a round on their beta testing site to see the newest features:

A new Gnome update with plenty of fixes and tab support for Nautilus
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Ubuntu 8.04.1 Review - Desktop Emphasis

After my very recent review of Kubuntu KDE 4 (Hardy, Community Remix), I received much comment recommending Ubuntu.
Previous Experience
I had previously used Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy), and while not exactly bad, it was not what I would recommend. I had problems with wireless detection, and graphics configuration with Compiz was a real problem.
I have also seen, [...]

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