http://www.windowsitpro.com/authors/author/author/5737602/rsscomment/5737602en-USSun, 27 May 2012 07:08:29 GMTSun, 27 May 2012 07:08:29 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorWed, 28 Sep 2011 19:18:09 GMT
Nice review. We did a pilot of Office 365 (beta), Google and IBM and ended up choosing IBM LotusLive for collaboration. I'd encourage a comparison of IBM's solution as well since it has collaboration capabilities the other two did not (to be fair, I think evaluating the beta of Office 365 led to it being eliminated from our list early). Google has a nice package, but it really doesn't seem like a mature enterprise offering yet. We do a lot of work with outside agencies, and it wasn't easy to set up collaborative places to work together like we could with IBM's offering and their Guest model. I guess I am surprised we don't hear more about it. I think Salesforce might become a real competitor in this space too. My point is I would encourage people to look beyond Microsoft and Google. ]]>harris50Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:18:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorWed, 28 Sep 2011 01:20:33 GMT
Personally I would have thought a fairer comparison from an individual's perspective is between Google's free Google Docs and Microsoft's free SkyDrive. I'd be interested to see such a review.]]>duncWed, 28 Sep 2011 01:20:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorMon, 26 Sep 2011 18:19:31 GMT
Great overview of the basics. We have been primarily using Google Apps in our organization and beta tested Office 365 for a few months. The one thing I would like to add is Google Apps has a "read-only" viewer for powerpoint files as well. This works nicely on iPhone when connection is too slow to download the entire presentation. I think what you were doing is converting first which admittedly does not work so well. Google's presentations have been the one sour point of Google Apps for me, but SlideRocket is an excellent replacement for presentations.]]>Ian RayMon, 26 Sep 2011 18:19:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/cloud-computing2/office-365-google-docs-enduser-perspective-140011#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorThu, 23 Jun 2011 20:44:26 GMT
Has JoeMonco weighed in on this at all? I can't form an opinion without help from JoeMonco.]]>Ken HamThu, 23 Jun 2011 20:44:26 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/citrix-xendesktop-best-of-teched-interview-136792#commentsAnchorFri, 27 May 2011 08:33:31 GMT
getting the ipad with its sexy gloss into mainstream corporate use is a challenge but perhaps this gives us a way forward - this is my initial foray into this virtualisation topic and I have much to learn.]]>robert rankinFri, 27 May 2011 08:33:31 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/citrix-xendesktop-best-of-teched-interview-136792#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorMon, 16 May 2011 20:00:51 GMT
I find this story incomprehensible.
Windows IT Pro has a presumed technically savy audience and authors. Yet despite professions of skill and technical information Mr. Wiggy is blundering around whimsically. If his netbook was running (or even could) run some permutation of windows, would he be making systems choices this carelessly ?

As best as I can tell the author seems to wish Ubuntu was more like some other Linux distro. In the end he picked another distro. I do not wish the Statue of Liberty was the Mona Lisa, and I am not sure why Mr. Wiggy thinks that is a good idea. There is a plethora of Linux Distributions because one size does not fit all. Cannonical does endeavor to overshadow many of those. More power to them if they can succeed at that. Regardless, their success in other areas is indisputable. And an editorial ranting about the authors self inflicted wounds is unlikely to change that.

There is a place in the world for OS X, Windows, and Linux. Within the Linux community there is a place for Ubuntu. I welcome any and all efforts be each of these to expand their market - I benefit.
I choose to run Ubuntu despite significant unhappiness about many Cannoical decisions. I still choose Ubuntu - because it is still an excellent Linux Distro, and since it is Linux, I can change asset my preferences over those of Cannonical when the issue is important enough.

I will also point out that the Author was able to replace the factory installed Linux with Ubuntu and then later replace it with something else.
Even my 10 year old can manage an Ubuntu install. I am an MSCE and I often have a great deal of trouble getting Windows installed (or re-installed) on a machine if it did not come pre-installed. ]]>dhliiMon, 16 May 2011 20:00:51 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorMon, 16 May 2011 13:25:05 GMT
I was in fact able to install and boot Windows 2000 on a 200 MHz Pentium with 64 MB RAM and 1,5 GB hard disk space, but this is barely enough to run notepad or pinball.

You should compare the latest Ubuntu to a hardware configuration that will run Windows 7 and Office 2010, even though it is perfectly possible to run Linux on hardware that is leaner than the specs above, think of embedded systems like MontaVista Linux. ]]>Joe ShmoeMon, 16 May 2011 13:25:05 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorMon, 16 May 2011 12:47:12 GMT
Sorry, but this article is so badly slanted, all of the common sense fell out.

Yes, OS requirements do increase over time. On an old system with a tiny SSD, you tried installing the very latest version of Ubuntu, which requires 1GHz / 1GB / 8GB. That would properly be compared to the latest version of Windows, which requires 1GHz / 1GB / 16GB. Yup, that’s right, twice the hard drive space required by Ubuntu 11.04.

"What is still the world’s most popular version of Windows" is not relevant to much of anything, especially as you do not have any info on the "most popular" version of Ubuntu. Instead, you could use the criteria of continued update support, since Windows XP updates continue to 4/2014. To compare to that, you could still be running Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (long-term support) which will have updates through 4/2013.

In short, reasonable folks do not expect OS requirements to stay the same forever, nor do they make wild comparisons between apples and oranges. Next time, please think through your premise.]]>Grant RootMon, 16 May 2011 12:47:12 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorMon, 16 May 2011 10:47:50 GMT
I’m not a big Ubuntu fan, but comparing the install of the latest version of an OS onto a netbook that "was already a low-end netbook when I reviewed it two years ago" to requirements for a version of Windows released in 2001 seems a bit ridiculous.]]>BenMon, 16 May 2011 10:47:50 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorSun, 15 May 2011 18:25:00 GMT
For @ubuntu the author said that he switched to another distro of Linux-- not back to Windows. His only mention of Windows was to point out that Windows XP (note that it’s NOT SP3) would fit on the netbook. I say not SP3, because if you install XP, and upgrade to SP3 on that netbook (I’ve tried on one with the same SSD in it), it doesn’t have enough space either.

@the author. If you did like what ubuntu offered, you should have tried Linux Mint instead. It’s a scaled-down version of ubuntu. As for your comment about "having to purchase a Windows license with the computer, so you may as well use it", Canonical and ubuntu are trying to change this. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate, that you could choose what operating system will be on that computer--rather than have to wipe and install your own?

Finally, you didn’t have to upgrade. You could have stuck with 8.04 or 9.04 or even 10.04 or 10.10. It was your choice to upgrade. Most users won’t upgrade. And rather than say "I can’t recommend ubuntu to anyone" you would be doing more good by saying "If your laptop is of similar specs, I wouldn’t recommend anything above 10.04 or 10.10 for anyone. You’re not FORCED to upgrade."

Have a great day:)
Patrick.]]>alwayssmilingguySun, 15 May 2011 18:25:00 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorSat, 14 May 2011 13:52:59 GMT
This is buu....uuulshit! I have never read bigger shit than this, Did you try ubuntuforums.com or #ubuntu on irc.freenode.net, probably not coz you aint one of us, we are a community you are a bunch of users who have chosen to be enslaved by some Company that has detected your computer into meaningless tools on production but meaningful for their income generation. Anyways you are back where you belong and no one has a problem with that, as yourself does the word "Windows community" ring a bell in you mind as much as the word "Linux community"? of course no, reason being that the community you tried to upgrade to started long before you chose to become a prisoner to what has been running on your machines. Our drive is totally different, we do it for love, we code for love , yea just for the love of it and companies like Google and Facebook can remind you that doesnt stop the dollar from coming our way, as for you "users", you are enslaved by money oriented programming, thats why viruses can still survive in your machinnes when their are technologies, file system implementations and other process management measures that would completely breath some security to those machines you run that have never know security without an anti virus or an anti malware. Yet why aren’t this technologies implemented, simply because that would mean a loss to the companies behind anti-virus and anti-malware software that you implicitly sign a contract with, of course blind-folded, when you purchase that license that limits you to play by their rules, if you are wise like many are, you might have foregone that dollar-licence transition and walked a way with a pirated version to face the same risks listed above. Nice time man, have plenty of good time where you are, coz thats where you belong. If you’ve cared to read the news, we are growing as a community, enriching our minds with new ideas. If you care to listen, you are behind and dropping in technology,lacking in new ideas but of course enriching some individuals, you know them. ]]>ubuntuSat, 14 May 2011 13:52:59 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/how-ubuntu-ditched-me-and-why-i-ditched-ubuntu-136820#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorThu, 12 May 2011 11:35:10 GMT
Feb - May... 3 months and still no buyer’s guide? Is this thing ever going to show up?]]>scrapper9Thu, 12 May 2011 11:35:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/microsoft-says-windows-7-vdi-costs-a-little-more-136774#commentsAnchorMon, 28 Mar 2011 09:12:10 GMT
The costs and complexity of implementing VDI are reasons why VDI should not be viewed as an “all or nothing” approach, but as part of a wider, more comprehensive virtualization strategy that includes other technologies such as Terminal Server. The fact is that Terminal Server has advantages over VDI, while VDI also has advantages over Terminal Server. That’s why most organizations are best served by adopting a hybrid approach, with an optimal mix of Terminal Server (for task-oriented users), VDI (for power users), and Blade PCs (stock traders, graphic designers, etc.) which delivers the most benefit and platform flexibility to the organization.

Ericom Software’s PowerTerm WebConnect facilitates this hybrid approach by managing access to Terminal Server, VDI and Blade PCs with one management tool.

For more info on the hybrid approach visit:
http://www.ericom.com/vdi_wts.asp?URL_ID=708

Adam]]>AG4ITMon, 28 Mar 2011 09:12:10 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/virtualization-blog-13/virtualization2/microsoft-says-windows-7-vdi-costs-a-little-more-136774#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorWed, 02 Mar 2011 19:08:37 GMT
So this article was posted almost a month ago, not to mention listed in a print publication also, and the corresponding guide is still not available?]]>RichWed, 02 Mar 2011 19:08:37 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorThu, 17 Feb 2011 06:46:20 GMT
+1 Jonathan’s comment.]]>smtmailThu, 17 Feb 2011 06:46:20 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorTue, 08 Feb 2011 08:49:22 GMT
"The accompanying buyer’s guide table will be available soon." - Any idea how soon? Thanks. Jonathan]]>RaperTue, 08 Feb 2011 08:49:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/systems-management/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-systems-management-129339#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/diskeeper-2009-professional-review#commentsAnchorMon, 30 Aug 2010 17:42:22 GMT
William, there are pills for that. You;re comment makes no sense. Diskeeper is relevant and works. 2010 is even better. I am not affiliated with Diskeeper, not do I work for them.

"Did you research the company itself? I does not matter if this organization produces the finest disk defragmentation software in the history of computing, the ends to not justify the means.

Even if you are a Scientologist and think L. Ron Hubbard is the greatest human being to walk on earth it is wrong to support Diskeeper. Business and religion should be separate. If Scientology ignores this simple ethical rule, it reduces the legitimacy of both Diskeeper and Scientology."]]>BrownMon, 30 Aug 2010 17:42:22 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/diskeeper-2009-professional-review#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/commas-for-everyone-the-android-22-froyo-features-no-ones-talking-about-136798#commentsAnchorThu, 15 Jul 2010 09:49:55 GMT
Hey, that sounds great! I, too, look forward to easier correct punctuation. Unfortunately, here it is almost two weeks later, and I’m still waiting for Froyo on my Motorola Droid. Grrrrr.]]>bkwinThu, 15 Jul 2010 09:49:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/blog/windows-os-and-deployment-blog-14/windows-server/commas-for-everyone-the-android-22-froyo-features-no-ones-talking-about-136798#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/diskeeper-2009-professional-review#commentsAnchorSun, 30 Aug 2009 23:54:55 GMT
Did you research the company itself? I does not matter if this organization produces the finest disk defragmentation software in the history of computing, the ends to not justify the means. Even if you are a Scientologist and think L. Ron Hubbard is the greatest human being to walk on earth it is wrong to support Diskeeper. Business and religion should be separate. If Scientology ignores this simple ethical rule, it reduces the legitimacy of both Diskeeper and Scientology.]]>WilliamSun, 30 Aug 2009 23:54:55 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/performance/diskeeper-2009-professional-review#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/bluetrack-vs-laser-unusual-surfaces#commentsAnchorWed, 19 Aug 2009 22:20:07 GMT
I also tested the BlueTrack mouse and had a mostly positive experience. As Zac mentioned, the USB transceiver is quite small and unobtrusive. I can leave it in my laptop and don’t have to worry about keeping track of it. The mouse itself is a nice size for me (women’s large hands). The mouse is very practical for everyday use and business trips. However, I have not had a chance to try it on those glass-topped desks you often find in hotel rooms. I’ve used it on granite counters and fabric-covered furniture with no glitches. (My teenager got a kick out of testing the mouse on walls and picture frames, and found it performed well. I’m kind of surprised he didn’t try it on our cats like Zac did!) One criticism I have involves the scroll wheel, which I find too loose. If I rest my hand on the mouse when I’m on a web page, I often find myself unintentionally scrolling back up the page, just from the weight of my fingers. All things considered, I would recommend the BlueTrack mouse. I know I’ll keep using it with my laptop for the foreseeable future. Amy Eisenberg Executive Editor, Windows IT Pro]]>AmyWed, 19 Aug 2009 22:20:07 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/product-review/bluetrack-vs-laser-unusual-surfaces#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/wifi-protected-access-wpa/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-wireless-routers#commentsAnchorThu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:04 GMT
Very informative Article. I will refer others to read it.]]>JohnThu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:04 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/wifi-protected-access-wpa/buyer-s-guide-enterprise-wireless-routers#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/citrix-upgrades-the-virtual-desktop-with-xendesktop-3-and-hdx#commentsAnchorWed, 27 May 2009 11:01:30 GMT
World’s best remote 3D over the WAN Check out this short video of remote 3D graphics performance over long latency, low bandwidth links - including live network demo from New York to London. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEhGzoo0lQ]]>StuartWed, 27 May 2009 11:01:30 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/deployment/citrix-upgrades-the-virtual-desktop-with-xendesktop-3-and-hdx#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/interoperability/asus-eee-pc-900a-netbook#commentsAnchorTue, 26 May 2009 21:17:27 GMT
I purchased the 1000HE. Roughly what "docmeyer" said in spec with wireless B/G/N and bluetooth. Came out to maybe $400 with XP SP3. Unlike the HA, the HE does have a longer battery life. Rated at 9.5 hours under minimal usage, I’m hitting around 7 hours. 6 cell battery. As for the performance, I like it. SCreen is a bit weird at 1024*600 though.]]>EdTue, 26 May 2009 21:17:27 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/interoperability/asus-eee-pc-900a-netbook#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/interoperability/asus-eee-pc-900a-netbook#commentsAnchorTue, 26 May 2009 19:53:42 GMT
Thanks for the article. I purchased a 1000HA (10") screen, 160GB HDD, XP upgraded to 2GB RAM total with shipping $375. Dual boot with Ubuntu. Having used 15.4 laptops in the similar price range amazingly I prefer my eeepc as it does all I need it to do , basically surf the net. Not getting the 7 hours on battery, never expected to, but getting a good 4.5+]]>docmeyerTue, 26 May 2009 19:53:42 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/interoperability/asus-eee-pc-900a-netbook#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/virtualization/the-tech-behind-cisco-s-unified-computing#commentsAnchorThu, 19 Mar 2009 19:31:16 GMT
is EMC selling Vmware already? i don’t get where Cisco would implement it.]]>DanielThu, 19 Mar 2009 19:31:16 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/virtualization/the-tech-behind-cisco-s-unified-computing#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/should-it-pros-install-the-windows-7-beta-#commentsAnchorFri, 09 Jan 2009 11:11:09 GMT
first reason not to try maybe fixed :) nice topic]]>AbdullahFri, 09 Jan 2009 11:11:09 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/should-it-pros-install-the-windows-7-beta-#commentsAnchorhttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/should-it-pros-install-the-windows-7-beta-#commentsAnchorThu, 08 Jan 2009 15:26:33 GMT
Helpful and concise.]]>KevinThu, 08 Jan 2009 15:26:33 GMThttp://www.windowsitpro.com/article/news2/should-it-pros-install-the-windows-7-beta-#commentsAnchor