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Windows vs. Linux

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Today, I present an essay focused towards people who are not familiar with Linux, explaining from an unbiased view (as unbiased as I could get) the differences and similarities between Windows and Linux. Brief: “What are Distributions?” I would like … Continue reading →

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Celestia: Explore Space! (Windows, Linux, and Mac Software)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Celestia is a free program that allows you to explore space! Celestia allows you to view more than just the night sky, but to virtually travel through it and see distant galaxy up close and pinpoint their locations in the … Continue reading →

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Explore the Sky: Stellarium (Windows, Mac, and Linux)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jesse Zylstra

Stellarium is a free program available for Windows, Mac, and Linux that will allow you to explore the night sky. Enter your GPS coordinates for where you are now or want to be, and see what the night sky will … Continue reading →

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Podcast Clients for Windows

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Wanting to get into podcasts, but just don’t have the podcast client to download them with? Hate Apple? Don’t want to get into iTunes? Good for you! There are other clients available for both Linux, Windows, and Mac. Both GPodder … Continue reading →

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Linux and its' capabilities as a gaming system

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Linux has always been considered the “want-to-be” of Windows. The bad reputation it has with program support, driver support, and graphics quality has been the biggest offset of Linux. As more and more programmers begin to look at supporting their … Continue reading →

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Pidgin: A Multi-Protocol Instant Messenger Program

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Pidgin is a multi-protocol, multi-platform, open source instant messenger program available for Windows and Linux. (Mac Users are recommended to try Adium) From their website: Pidgin is an easy to use and free chat client used by millions. Connect to … Continue reading →

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VLC Media Player / VideoLAN

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

Did you finally run across a video that Windows Media Player wasn’t able to play? Either due to codecs missing, or a really weird sub encoding of an encoding of an encoding that just doesn’t work as planned, Windows Media … Continue reading →

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GTA: San Andreas on Linux

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

How can I play Grant Theft Auto: San n on Linux? Some people have reported that the installer works just fine under Linux without any additional packages, however I suggest using PlayOnLinux to install this game. PlayOnLinux (PoL) can typically … Continue reading →

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Wubi for Installing Linux

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Jesse Zylstra

How well does Wubi work for installing Linux? Wubi is increasingly becoming the most popular way of installing Linux under Windows due to its’ simplicity. With a few clicks, a fully functional Linux installation can be installed to your hard … Continue reading →

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Decisions: Windows or Linux on a Netbook

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Jesse Zylstra

Should I use Windows or Linux on my Netbook? Largely, the the idea of using Linux or Windows on a Netbook is just a matter of personal opinion. Windows XP, the most common operating system found on Netbooks, is the … Continue reading →

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