#laptops

Novena is the codename for an open computing platform. It is a work in progress, but nearing a point where we think it could be viable for public release.

We are building an open laptop, with some wacky features in it for hackers like me.

We are building an open laptop, with some wacky features in it for hackers like me.

A few years ago Dell began offering the Ubuntu distribution of Linux on its desktops and laptaps, but quietly dropped the option from its online store in 2010 (though it’s still possible to order certain machines with Ubuntu). Today at the Ubuntu Developers Summit Dell announced that it is dipping its toes into back into the Linux laptop market with Project Sputnik, a developer-centric laptop running Ubuntu 12.04 on Dell’s XPS13 Ultrabook hardware.

A few years ago Dell began offering the Ubuntu distribution of Linux on its desktops and laptaps, but quietly dropped the option from its online store in 2010 (though it’s still possible to order certain machines with Ubuntu). Today at the Ubuntu Developers Summit Dell announced that it is dipping its toes into back into the Linux laptop market with Project Sputnik, a developer-centric laptop running Ubuntu 12.04 on Dell’s XPS13 Ultrabook hardware.

it was as if someone along the way purposefully destroyed all confiscated electronics, a strategic smashing of at least part of the digital record logged by full-on occupiers. “Dude, all the laptops are in a row," he tells us, baffled and raking his shock of brown hair. "They’ve all been smashed with bats.” When asked about the mangled property, LiPani admits that, inevitably, certain items could’ve been damaged in the shuffle: “I’m not surprised,” he says, to hear of damaged laptops. He adds that the DSNY is providing clearance forms to those occupiers concerned their property may’ve been mishandled or misplaced.

"Adeona is the first Open Source system for tracking the location of your lost or stolen laptop that does not rely on a proprietary, central service."

"Suede wrist rest for comfort and also protects the surface"

"Based off an original IIGS motherboard, the one-of-a-kind laptop features a 15-inch color screen, custom acrylic keyboard, a CompactFlash-based hard drive, and -- most importantly -- a glowing blue IIGS logo that flashes yellow during disk access."

"In this issue of monday inspiration series we provide you with some fresh ideas to spice up your environment with laptop skins, engravings, sleeves, cases and stickers."

"If I were to make one general comment about the OLPC XO-1, it’s that its mechanical design is brilliant. It’s a fairly clean-sheet redesign of traditional notebook PC mechanics around the goal of survivability, serviceability, and robustness"

"Microsoft, Apple, Dell and Palm hate Asustek because the company can give us something they can't: A super cheap, flexible, powerful mobile computer."

"With its 10-inch screen and full-size keyboard, the Palm Foleo mobile companion connects wirelessly with your smartphone to help you do more on the go."

Damn, this thing reduces the machine's temperature dramatically. I could feel it cool down under my hand. "smcFanControl lets you control your fans manually to make your macbook(pro) run cooler. "

"This clever Maker swapped out the LCD screen in a 15" Powerbook with a higher resolution (1920 x 1200 display) - it should work in a new Macbook pro, and doesn't require soldering, just assembly."

"The objective of an anti-reflective polarizer is to amplify the light generated by the LCD while minimizing the reflection of external ambient light."

"What is the Difference Between a Traditional Anti-Glare LCD Screen and the New High-Gloss Anti-Reflective LCD Screen?"

'In my classes where a handful of people always have a laptop open, there's a subculture of wired (well, I guess "wireless") students who are busy engaging in their own academic experience.'