Ubuntu is Hot - New Computer Operating System - It's FREE !

Ubuntu is a community developed (open source) operating system that is great for laptops, desktops and even servers - and best of all dear readers, it is FREE. Regardless as to where you might use your computer - at home, college or at your work place, Ubuntu has most all of the apps that you'll ever need. It offers email, word processing, web server software and all the typical programming tools that might be needed.

There are absolutely no licensing fees and no strings attached. It can be easily downloaded and shared with business associates, friends, and neighbors for the user-friendly fee of ZERO.

The folks at Ubuntu will be issuing a new desktop and server release about every six months. This means that you the consumer will always have the most up-to-date and greatest applications that the open source world has to offer.

The Ubuntu team of I.T. specialists designed the system with security in mind. Free security updates will be available for at least 18 months on the desktop and server. With their Long Term Support version, comes three years worth of security updates, and five years on the server. There is no extra fee for the LTS version, and upgrades to newer versions of Ubuntu will always be free of charge. Now fellow consumers - how can you beat a deal like this !

Oh, by the way - what the heck does Ubuntu mean ?

Ubuntu is an African word meaning 'Humanity to others', or 'I am what I am because of who we all are'. The Ubuntu distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to the software world.

You can check out all of the nuts and bolts of the Ubuntu Operating System here.

HP's New G42t Notebook Takes on Apple's iPad

Hewlett Packard's G42t Notebook Computer

You can now get practically "all of what you need" and a "whole lot of what you don't want," with Hewlett Packard's new and very affordable G42t notebook. It comes with a 14" diagonal High-Def1 super bright LED display, is compact enough to take to your favorite cafe, but yet it's powerful enough for work and entertainment.
It has a trendy modern look that features a cool industrial design with lots of extra goodies.
What you get is:

* A matte surface that minimizes fingerprints so it stays cleaner.
* A 14" diagonal high-definition1 LED Brightview panel for a clear picture while using less energy.
* A 16:9 display aspect ratio optimized for viewing HD content.
* A streamlined full-size keyboard and touch pad for comfortable typing.
* One- touch launch keys on left side of keyboard for the quickest access to e-mail, your Power DVD, the Web2, the printer, and the calculator.

HP's G42t is perfect for either work or play - it has:

* The latest Intel dual core processors, upgradeable to Intel Core i5‡
* Built in Wi-Fi (draft Wireless-N3) for quickly going online and staying in touch
* Built-in Altec Lansing speakers for great sound
* An integrated digital microphone
* Optional upgrade to an integrated webcam
* Three USB 2.0 ports for more connectivity to other devices
* A 6-cell battery (as compared with a 4-cell) for longer work and play
* ENERGY STAR® qualification
* Color choice of biscotti, silver, or white

Now, my dear consumer, the next question you might ask: Do I go for the Apple iPad or HP's G42t ? On this subject you'll have to do your own research (with due diligence,) but keep in mind - with the HP Notebook you get all of the benefits of a full-blown laptop for only about $50 bucks more than the Apple iPad.