Ubuntu Karmic Koala Released

The latest version of Ubuntu, version 9.10 also known as Karmic Koala has been released.  If you are a fan of Ubuntu, get your copy.  If you don't know what Ubuntu is, it's one of the easiest to use Linux distributions out there - for the average person.  Here is an online preview of the features.

The new desktop is built around “Ubuntu One,”a collection of backup, note and contact synchronization and file-sharing services integrated into the operating system, offering 2 Gigabytes of free storage and more by subscription.

Some new Ubuntu features for the deasktop include:

• Ubuntu One - An umbrella name for an exciting suite of online services
• Quickly toolset - Helps developers automate mundane functions and package code
• Ubuntu 9.10 Netbook Remix (UNR) - Improving netbook and small machine experience
• Faster, simplified, better-looking boot experience for most users
• Audio revamp allowing improved sound control across multiple applications
• Firefox 3.5: latest, fastest, most secure web browser yet from Mozilla

I've used Ubuntu on and off and it functions well as a general desktop system.  It's free and it works well right out of the box for most online activities.  Looks like Windows 7 won't be he only OS to keep people busy.

Do you use Ubuntu?  Have you already tried Ubuntu?  Let me know what you think of it.

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Cheaper Than Air!

The MSI X340-023US 13.4-Inch Laptop - Silver is a laptop I recently saw in a magazine for under $800. It was said to be lighter than Air - the Apple MacBook Air. At this price, you can buy two lighter than air laptops for the price of one. It has some very good reviews on Amazon and has a host of features considering the light weight status (2.8 lbs). At this time, it is the world's lightest and slimmest laptop. It is more feature rich than most of the netbooks out now.

The MSI X340-023US 13.4-Inch Laptop includes:

• HDMI audio and video
• Wifi
• Bluetooth
• 1.3 MP Webcam
• 13" display among other features

If I were to need a light weight laptop now, I'd definitely pick this one up. Have you bought a laptop recently? What model did you buy and why? If you have the MSI X340, I'd love to hear your review of this.

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Save Money - Print To PDF

Mac OSX and Ubuntu Linux (other Linux distributions do as well) already come preset with PDF printing capabilities. Once you have this “printer” setup, you can save your company and yourself a lot of money. Not to mention saving trees and the environment in the process.

Once you print to a PDF file, you can always print a paper version, should you need one in the future. Another plus, you know the files are in your computer, which saves you from digging through a filing cabinet – another costly investment, when you go looking for the file.

If your windows PC does not already have a PDF printer already setup, I highly recommend CutePDF.

If you need help installing software or need any computer related help, contact Pixel Perfect Group.

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