Nokia N900: Internet Tablet with Maemo Linux
Aug 28, 2009Nokia has introduced the N900 as the newest in its line of Linux-based Internet tablets.
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Aug 24, 2009Linux users can now get a 64-bit version of Google Chrome.
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more »Dell Linux vs. Windows Netbook Return Rate "Non-Issue"
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more »Windows 7: Microsoft Takes Netbook OEMs on Short Leash
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