One of the most surprising things about Windows 10 is that there’s an option to load a Linux subsystem that lets you run Ubuntu software using a Bash terminal. The feature is aimed at developers who might want to use Windows, but also need to run command line Linux tools and don’t want to keep […]
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Ubuntu isn’t the only version of Linux that can run on Windows 10
Windows 10 includes support for an Ubuntu Linux subsystem, allowing you to run some Linux-based software natively in Windows without using a virtual machine or a dual-boot setup. But what if you’d prefer to use a Linux distribution other than Ubuntu? SUSE product manager Hannes Kühnemund has posted instructions for replacing the Ubuntu filesystem with either […]
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Hands on with the MSI Wind U135 with Moblin Linux – Video
I stopped by the MSI booth this afternoon and got a chance to check out the new MSI Wind U135 netbook running SUSE Linux with the Moblin user interface. This model will begin shipping in February, and Novell says SUSE has been optimized to boot in as little as 30 seconds. While the Moblin interface […]
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MSI to offer SUSE/Moblin Linux on the Wind U135 netbook
It looks like Windows 7 Starter Edition won’t be the only OS available for the MSI Wind U135 netbook. Computer World reports that MSI will also offer a new version of SUSE Linux based on Moblin 2.1. Moblin offers a framework for a light weight Linux distribution optimized for netbooks with Intel Atom processors. It […]
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Novell joins Moblin Linux development
Novell, the company behind the SUSE Linux distribution, has thrown its hat in the Moblin development game. Moblin is a custom version of Linux optimized for mobile devices. The project was started by Intel, but the company handed the reigns over to the Linux Foundation in April. So what does Novell’s involvement mean? First, the […]
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Novell sets up Linux netbook team in Taiwan
The company behind the SUSE Linux distribution has set up a research and development team to coordinate with Taiwanese netbook vendors. While Ubuntu Linux and Linpus Linux Lite get a lot of attention for their work with netbook makers, SUSE is a popular distribution among enterprise users looking for corporate support for their Linux powered […]
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No plans for an ARM-based port of SUSE Linux
SUSE is one of the more popular Linux distributions for enterprise users. A handful of netbooks including the HP Mini 2140, Lenovo Ideapad S10e and MSI Wind U90 come with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop as an option, and it runs well on mini-laptops with Intel Atom processors. But it’s possible that a growing number of […]
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A closer look at the MSI Wind U90
If you’re in the market for a netbook and looking for a bargain, you might be considering the MSI Wind U90. Like the popular Wind U100, the U90 has a large keyboard, an Intel Atom CPU, and an 80GB hard drive. It also has a smaller 8.9 inch display with a large bezel around the […]
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Unboxing the MSI Wind U90 – Video
The MSI Wind U90 is the U100’s little cousin. Well, it’s not actually smaller. It just has a smaller screen and a larger bezel around the display. So if you want to save a few bucks, you can pick up the U90 instead of the U100, right? Well, not if you live in the US, […]
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That was fast: HP sends Mini-Note recovery disc overnight
I’m moving in about two weeks, so I wasn’t sure if I should bother calling HP support and asking for a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) recovery disc or if I should wait until after I moved. Ultimately I figured if the disc didn’t show up before the big move, I could always just try […]