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75Ubuntu hardware compatibility
When you buy a computer from a retailer, you expect everything to be working, all the hardware to be installed properly with all the necessary drivers. It works. Wonderful. But then you buy a printer, or a web cam, or a scanner, and you expect...
2 comments78Running Windows Software on Ubuntu
Moving from Windows to Ubuntu, you can continue accessing all of your files and run Windows applications as well. Using Wine, or Mono, or CrossOver, you can retain your investment in software without losing compatibility.
2 comments74What is a hardware device driver?
Whenever we buy a device to use with our computer it comes with a disk containing drivers but just what are they, and why are they so important?When a computer is sold, it usually contains a suite of programs...
0 comments69Future Computer Developments
Until now, the structure of the PC has been almost completely dominated by the design of the silicon chip. Since the beginnings of the PC in the early 80s memory capacity has vastly improved as has processor speed and now it is common for...
1 comment80Leaving Microsoft - moving to Ubuntu
When we buy a laptop or a PC, it is almost certain to have a Microsoft Operating System installed, Vista, or now Windows 7. We don't get a choice, and the licence cost is part of the purchase price. But that...
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