Archive for May, 2008

And Now For Something Completely Different - DaniWeb

And Now For Something Completely Different
DaniWeb, VA - 2 hours ago
It ambitiously supports Windows Vista, XP, and several major Linux distributions including OpenSuSE, gOS, and Ubuntu. The CAD files for the OpenBook are

VIA Open Platform Mini-Notebook Serves up Linux (Slashdot)

Vigile writes “VIA is attempting to outdo the ASUS Eee PC with its new OpenBook platform reference design that not only offers up extra features but also supports many more operating system choices as well. The exterior design is pretty damn sexy and is built around (of course) VIA’s own CPU and chipset products and can be equipped with WiMAX and/or 3G networking like HSDPA or W-CDMA. What is …

VIA Open Platform Mini-Notebook Serves up Linux - Slashdot

VIA Open Platform Mini-Notebook Serves up Linux
Slashdot - 29 minutes ago
What is really impressive is that the device can run versions of Windows Vista or XP, Ubuntu, Suse or gOS." An anonymous reader writes "CNet has recently

Intel preps Atom for launch next month - Australian Personal Computer

Intel preps Atom for launch next month
Australian Personal Computer, Australia - 1 hour ago
gOS, the Packard Bell and Belinea models come with Windows XP, while the French Surcouf sub-note offers customers a choice between Linux and XP.

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 20th Nov 2007 16:50 UTC, submitted by BobH (OS News)

“gOS is made by Everex, a mid-range PC vendor. It’s based on Ubuntu Linux 7.10 and runs the Enlightenment E17 interface instead of KDE or Gnome.

Windows XP SP3 vs. Ubuntu upgrade to 8.04 - TechRepublic

Windows XP SP3 vs. Ubuntu upgrade to 8.04
TechRepublic, KY - 34 minutes ago
I finally had to drop back to 7.10 to get Ubuntu (actually gOS) installed on my machine. Now, granted my machine was built from scratch and it’s 64 bit

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 18th Nov 2007 15:45 UTC (OS News)

Linux.com takes a look at gOS . They conclude: “I really liked gOS. It’s a cute little system with lots of functionality and great looks. It works well and is fast and stable on my laptop. It should work on any computer that any other Linux supports.

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 18th Nov 2007 15:45 UTC (New Mobile Computing)

Linux.com takes a look at gOS . They conclude: “I really liked gOS. It’s a cute little system with lots of functionality and great looks. It works well and is fast and stable on my laptop. It should work on any computer that any other Linux supports.

Recent Original Stories (New Mobile Computing)

“Earlier this week Everex launched the gPC TC2502, which is a sub-USD 200 PC sold at a major US retailer, but what makes this unique is that it runs the gOS. The gOS (GreenOS) is designed to be a conceptual Google Operating System that is based upon Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon.

Recent Original Stories (New Mobile Computing)

“Earlier this week Everex launched the gPC TC2502, which is a sub-USD 200 PC sold at a major US retailer, but what makes this unique is that it runs the gOS. The gOS (GreenOS) is designed to be a conceptual Google Operating System that is based upon Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy Gibbon.