Hardware:
Hardware, as it pertains to open source
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Fixing A Backwards Tursion Android Tablet That Reversed Itself
My six year old son's Tursion Android tablet went wonky on us all of a sudden. When holding it in portrtait mode, every thing was backwards, as in reversed. Using a mirror, it'd be fine to read. Holding it in landscape mode made everything reversed and backwards both horizontally AND vertically. I got it fixed, though I'm not sure of the theory behind what worked for me. Here's what I did…
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Running an OkiData MB471 in Ubuntu Linux
Despite being told by someone at Okidata that the MB471 multifunction would work great in Linux, it's not so awesome out of the box. I did get it to work though…
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What Is The Best Laptop For Linux

The short answer is: I’ve had good luck with Acers from Staples, but read on if you want my whole story. I’m sure there are other laptops suited to the task, but an Acer is the best laptop for Linux based on the ones I’ve dealt with.
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Open Source Computer Server For Small Business

It might be getting time for you to install a small business computer server. But before you go throwing obscene amounts of cash at Microsoft Small Business Server, know that there are other options. Figure out what you NEED such a server to do, then set to making it happen. If you want an inexpensive and robust option, then an open source computer server for small business is ideal alternative.
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Small Business Technology: Even the Odds on a Budget

For many a small business, technology can be used to compete with bigger businesses in the same markets. Be one of those small business technology innovaters and leave your larger rivals in the dust.
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Find The Best Small Business Web Hosting Package

Someone once said to me “I do good work. I do fast work. I do cheap work. You only get to pick two though.” The best small business web hosting packages are going to run along the same lines. Here’s a rundown of things to look for.
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Small Business Server Computer: Four Reasons To Have One

There are many ways to configure a small business server computer. Knowing what you need and want before you set one up will keep you from wasting time and money. Here are some things you might want to do with a server computer at your small business.
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Open Source Gateway Server

An open source gateway server is easy to build these days. Grab a computer, an extra ethernet card, and a Linux cd. You’ll be off and running in no time
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Ubuntu to Lubuntu, An Old Laptop Gets A New Lease On Life

I have this old Dell Inspiron 1000. It ran Ubuntu once upon a time, then Xubuntu. Now it’s going to Lubuntu, and to my mom. Here’s the story…
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Set Up a Linux Server for Small Business

I use Linux for a desktop box, but forget that it’s also a server. Many of the apps I use personally are also handy for my co-workers to access remotely. Here are some of the things you might want to be running when you set up a Linux server for small business.

