Link to article explaining how to install Linux on Microsoft Surface Pro hardware without UEFI problems.
Author: John Nash
Mr. Nash is an experienced systems analyst/programmer and business manager who believes in giving back to the community through producing open source software.
2013 Federal Income Tax
IRS Notice 1036 reverse engineered into formulae as a spreadsheet for what-if analysis. Released as Creative Commons Share Alike Attribution license. (C) 2013 American Programmers Independent, LLC.
Windows 8 Review
Redmond Channel Partner mag review of Windows 8. http://rcpmag.com/Articles/2013/01/01/One-OS-to-Bind-Them.aspx My thoughts: The real deal will be how the Microsoft Surface (tablet / desktop) — $900 — performs. This review was using a Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 rather than real Microsoft hardware. There is more to the paradigmatic shift than software. The big deal is having one device that a person…
New Dell Laptops for $299
From http://www.geek.com/articles/chips/geek-deals-sub-300-dell-vostro-2420-laptop-with-ubuntu-linux-2013014/ Yes, you read that right: a new (not refurbished or used!) laptop with an Intel processor and full warranty for just $299. What’s the catch, you ask? This entry-of-the-entry-level laptops comes loaded with Ubuntu instead of Windows 8. And for many geeks, that’s not a catch at all. The cost savings is by eliminating…
Leap Motion Controller
This device eliminates the need for touchscreen to efficiently use touch screen software, for example using a mobile device that works via touch screen in a dock connected to normal LED LCD display and keyboard. Also can eliminate need for mouse, carpel tunnel, etc.