Posted on 11-01-2008
Filed Under (Linux, News, GNU/Open Source) by cesarnoel

Linux has created such a buzz since being created by Linus Torvald. 16 Years after, left read what he has to say of the Linux success and some other issues in the IT world.

Here are the details of the Linus Torvalds interview, a repost from computerworld.com .

“The Finnish creator of Linux says open-source software isn’t really an anti-Microsoft movement; it’s just a better model for getting the job done.”

Linus Torvalds was only 22 in 1991 when he decided to share with friends and colleagues the code of Linux, the new operating system he had created. The University of Helsinki computer science student couldn’t have imagined the revolution his decision was about to ignite.
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Posted on 11-01-2008
Filed Under (gadgets, Apple) by cesarnoel

Here is the next big thing from Apple - iBlade
Apple iBlade

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Posted on 11-01-2008
Filed Under (News, Hardware) by cesarnoel

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There is nothing definite yet but several reports of the Blu-Ray DVD format winning is mostly because of Time Warner’s move to exclusively use Blu-Ray DVD format. There are also reports that retailers may also put pressure on other media companies like Universal and Paramount to back Blu-Ray.

Blu-ray discs can hold more data, while HD DVD discs and players are less expensive to make. Also, several readers who have used both say they prefer the menu system on the current batch of HD DVD players.

For now let’s wait and see who wins the DVD format war because the fight between the systems has hurt studios, electronics makers and consumers.

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