IT Toolbox

JANUARY 18, 2017

What many people don’t realise is that Linux has a long pedigree. Longer than Windows, longer than DOS and longer than Apple (although the MacOS does have the same pedigree as Linux). Linux is based on the Unix operating system which started Longer than any other operating system in common use today.

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IT Toolbox

APRIL 29, 2017

In this series about whether Linux is hard to use or not I previously discussed the method needed to install programs in the windows operating system. To be truthful I do find installing and removing programs in the Apple ecosystem to be simpler than with the windows operating system. This time I will discuss the macos.

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Tech Republic Cloud

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Jack Wallen has a bone to pick with cloud services run by Google, Microsoft and Apple.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 31, 2017

In my Linux migration initial progress report , I provided an early assessment of the Linux distribution that I thought I would use moving forward. Since that time, though, I’ve pivoted a bit and selected a different Linux distribution as the operating system (OS) for my primary laptop moving forward.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon Web Services will provide software developers with access to macOS on-demand in the cloud for the first time, promising to speed up the process and reduce the cost of making software for Apple’s computers and devices. “Many of our customers had to manage their own fleet of Macs for their build processes.”

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The Verge

JUNE 22, 2020

Apple is officially moving to its own silicon chips for some of its Mac hardware. Calling it a “historic day for the Mac,” Apple CEO Tim Cook detailed the transitions to PowerPC, OS X 10, and a move to Intel chips before unveiling its plans to use Apple’s own ARM-powered silicon in Macs in the future.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 15, 2016

About 4 years ago, I discussed some changes in the Apple ecosystem that might lead me to move away from OS X. As a result, I’ve stepped up my work on a Linux migration, and I’m happy to report that I’ve made some progress. Linux Distribution. I’ve looked at a fair number of Linux distributions.

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Scott Lowe

APRIL 11, 2017

In December 2016, I kicked off a migration to Linux (from OS X) as my primary laptop OS. Let me start by saying that I am actively using a Linux-powered laptop as my primary laptop right now, and I have been doing so since early February. Linux Distribution. I’m using Enpass on my OS X, Linux, and iOS devices.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 9, 2017

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing various users’ stories about their own personal migration to Linux. If you’ve not read them already, I encourage you to check out part 1 and part 2 of this multi-part series to get a feel for why folks are deciding to switch to Linux, the challenges they faced, and the benefits they’ve seen (so far).

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 20, 2017

One major aspect of my migration to Linux as my primary desktop OS is how well it integrates with corporate communication and collaboration systems. In fact, a number of folks have indicated that this is the only thing keeping them from migrating to Linux. I did not spend any significant time with any other Linux e-mail clients.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Baikal-M chip isn't going to threaten Apple's similarly named M1 SoC. As reported by The Register, iRU's PCs come with ARM SoCs from Russian fabless semiconductor company Baikal. It features eight Arm Cortex-A57 cores running at up to 1.5GHz, an eight-core Mali-T628 GPU, 35W TDP, dual-channel DDR3/4 support, 4MB.

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TechSpot

MAY 22, 2021

Sublime Text 4 offers numerous UI and tab improvements to enhance workflow, Apple Silicon and Linux ARM64 support, a rewritten auto complete engine, and much more.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

APRIL 11, 2023

As enterprise spending pivots from hardware purchases into service subscriptions , the fast-growing , ever-busy Apple enterprise space now has a new name to play with: Fleet. The company today introduced its own open-source take on mobile device management (MDM) with a cross-platform solution for macOS, Windows, Linux, and ChromeOS.

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TechSpot

MARCH 13, 2023

It is compatible with most operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Apple Arm-powered systems. NovaBench includes tests for CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. Read Entire Article

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 21, 2017

This post is part of a series of posts sharing other users’ stories about their migration to Linux as their primary desktop OS. As I mentioned in part 1 of the series , there seemed to be quite a bit of pent-up interest in using Linux as your primary desktop OS. Q: Why did you switch to Linux? is awesome).

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Computer Weekly

JANUARY 3, 2018

AMD shares rise on news that the performance of millions of Windows PCs, Linux servers and Apple Macs is to be impacted by critical updates for a recently discovered security flaw in Intel chips manufactured in the past 10 years

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 16, 2017

I’m now roughly six months into using Linux as my primary laptop OS, and it’s been a few months since my last progress report. ODrive , while not fully integrated into the Linux desktop environment, has worked well for access to files stored in OneDrive for Business (OD4B).

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The Verge

AUGUST 15, 2020

Apple’s cloud ban and Fortnite feud have made it gaming’s latest villain Apple has always had a complicated relationship with the game industry, but this month that relationship slid into a bitter and very public legal and regulatory war that could shape the future of iPhone apps. Join the fight to stop 2020 from becoming ‘1984.’”.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JULY 15, 2021

Microsoft has put Windows online with Windows 365, which means any Mac, iPad, iPhone, or even Linux user can run a a virtualized PC in the cloud. Can, and should, Apple do something similar? What is Windows 365? Windows 365 will let you run Windows as a service in the cloud on your choice of device.

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IT Toolbox

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The biggest difference between Linux and other proprietary operating systems is that there is so much to choose from. If you were to buy an Apple based computer then you will get the Apple developed operating system If you get a Windows based computer then you get Windows.

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IT Toolbox

MAY 29, 2016

Those who know me know that I am a Linux person. I like Linux, I like the flexibility it gives me and I like the general philosophy behind it. I am not keen on either Apple or Microsoft for their philosophy of restriction and secrecy. Not to mention their corporate attitude that everything has to make money.

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IT Toolbox

MAY 4, 2017

Microsoft's Windows is one of the most popular operating systems for computers, alongside the Linux and Apple's Mac OS. It has been downloaded and activated on million devices, including desktop and laptop. This operating system offers a lot of handy features, which help users to do work better, faster and more efficient.

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The Verge

JUNE 24, 2020

Apple will start switching its Macs to its own ARM-based processors later this year, but you won’t be able to run Windows in Boot Camp mode on them. Apple has been working closely with Microsoft to ensure Office is ready for ARM-based Macs later this year, but the company didn’t mention its lack of Boot Camp support at WWDC.

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The Verge

JULY 25, 2020

We’ve seen Windows 95 running on an Xbox One , an Apple Watch , and even as an app you can download and install on macOS, Windows, and Linux. You could even play Minecraft on a PC within Minecraft. Getting Windows 95 and Doom running is the ultimate test for any mod or hack. Can Minecraft run Crysis though? We’re waiting to find out.

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CTOvision

MARCH 11, 2016

FBI vs. Apple: Far Too Important to Be Left to Judges - Newsweek. Steve Ballmer no longer badmouths Linux but makes no apologies for calling it a ‘cancer’. Apple official says feds could force tech giant to spy on users through mic, camera - Fox News. Hunting What’s Next in High Tech.

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GeekWire

DECEMBER 30, 2023

GPT: Microsoft finds itself on the other side of an industry-defining copyright dispute Francesco Marconi in the WSJ: AI and Journalism Need Each Other Listen below, or subscribe to GeekWire in Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you listen, and keep reading for key takeaways.

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Linux Academy

MARCH 25, 2019

We have updates on our Cloud Playground, information over Azure and its rotating door of exams, and a new slew of teasers both for our new Linux Academy for Business platform as well as updates to the Linux Academy platform for all of our students. For our Linux Academy for Business users, we have exciting news.

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The Verge

JULY 21, 2021

You’ll then need to locate that backup, which Apple provides instructions for. Linux users can follow Amnesty’s instructions on how to use the libimobiledevice command line tool to create a backup. As a final note, Amnesty only provides instructions for installing the tool on macOS and Linux systems.

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Linux Academy

JUNE 17, 2019

But y ou can do all of that and more in our free Ansible Quick Start course on Linux Academy , right now. LPI Linux Essentials 1.6. And, for our audiophiles, don’t forget about our weekly podcasts: Choose Linux — Zorin OS 15 + LineageOS : Zorin OS is described as “a powerful desktop you already know how to use.”

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The Verge

APRIL 16, 2021

There’s an Apple event next week , and it’s looking fairly likely that we’ll see updated models of the iPad Pro and perhaps the iPad Mini. Again, this was a weirdo little two-pound plastic laptop that ran a custom Linux distro that was basically a front for various websites. (We We hadn’t invented the phrase “cloud services” yet.).

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Network World

MARCH 7, 2017

Corporations concerned about the release of thousands of CIA documents detailing hacks against Apple iOS and Mac OSX, Google’s Android, Microsoft’s Windows, Linux and Solaris need to conduct a fresh round of risk assessment that takes the new revelations into account.

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The Verge

JUNE 23, 2020

Microsoft is also planning an iOS antivirus app, although it’s clear the company will be far more limited with what it provides on Apple’s operating systems. Apple sandboxes iOS apps by default and prevents most end users from sideloading apps without the App Store in the first place.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq. Michael Kashin shares the journey of containerizing NVIDIA Cumulus Linux. Networking. So useful.).

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The default version of the MX Keys Mini shows both Windows and macOS commands, and it’s also compatible with Chrome OS, Linux, Android, iOS, and iPadOS. If you’re a dedicated Apple user who’d rather not have start and alt buttons, Logitech makes a version that’s just for macOS and other Apple products.

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Vox

APRIL 12, 2024

He — along with a number of other accounts — was apparently part of a campaign to compromise nearly every Linux-running computer in the world. Linux is an open source operating system — as opposed to closed systems from companies like Apple — that runs on tens of millions of devices.)

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Scott Lowe

APRIL 24, 2017

Now that both CentOS Atomic Host and CoreOS Container Linux have both grown and matured, I thought I’d revisit the topic and see how—if at all—things have changed. Stability of the distribution: Because I’m not using OpenStack, the additional testing I’ve done here isn’t quite “apples for apples” compared to the original article.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 29, 2017

As part of my Linux migration (see my initial progress report ), late this past week I started setting up my first non-Apple laptop since 2003. Look, I get it—I used an Apple laptop for 14 years. If you’re considering moving to Linux, the E7370 may be a good platform to consider. 16 GB of RAM. 512 GB NVMe SSD.

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