I'm a PC AHHH! - That’s it, I’m switching! To Linux

It’s funny how I just discovered a great feature in Windows 7 by reading up on how to install Ubuntu alongside it. I didn’t know Windows 7 could  shrink partitions without the need for 3rd party tools. Well it can and I did. To make room for Ubuntu. I plan to move away from Windows for anything but design work. I’ll need Photoshop for that and there isn’t a viable Linux alternative for Flash either. But other than that I can’t wait to switch to Linux full time.

Step one: Dual boot

Setting up a dual boot situation with Windows 7 and Ubuntu is quite easy. This tutorial  guides you through the process. This is similar to using Boot-camp (the page for which currently seems to be missing from Apple’s website) on a Mac, and allows you to either use Windows or Linux at any time by choosing which OS to boot at start-up. This keep your Vista install intact, but it’s far from ideal. I’d have to reboot my PC every time I need to use Windows-only software, even if only for five minutes.

 Step two: Virtualizing Windows 7 under Ubuntu

This is what I’m really after. I’d really like to run Windows 7 inside Linux, and the reason I’m setting up a dual boot scenario is to test whether this works. I’ve seen XP run quite smoothly on a coworker’s Macbook Pro using Parallels a couple of years ago, and the speed was great. If the same is true for Windows 7 on my somewhat faster machine, I’ll be getting rid of my current Windows 7 install and have my PC boot straight into Ubuntu every morning. That would be great.

Step three

There’s only one reason for me to not ditch Windows 7 completely right now: Adobe software. If they’d release Linux versions of their applications there wouldn’t be any reason for me to keep using Windows. Unfortunately, there’s no indication that Adobe is working on such a move. Even though Linux phenomenal stability would make it ideal for use on graphics workstations, the only Adobe software available for Linux seems to be Flash Player and AIR. Too bad.

PC user you need to try Ubuntu, Mint 8 over time you will like and hardly use Microsoft with all it's issue that just makes you MAD. You don't get those issue with Linux, you will safe like a Mac user. Ha Ha!

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Microsoft Under Attack

Microsoft says malware causing blue screen crashes

Summary
Not by angry customers suing for damages after security breaches, or by governments breaking up monopolies, but by open source developers and security professionals accusing them of being obsessed by security.

A hard-to-detect rootkit may be causing Windows XP systems to crash following Microsoft's latest security updates. Windows users began flooding Windows support forums this week, saying that their computers had been rendered unusable with a blue-screen-of-death (BSOD) error after installing Microsoft's February security updates, released Tuesday. On Thursday, Microsoft stopped shipping the MS10-015 update, which had been linked to the issue, and said it was investigating.

On Friday, Microsoft offered a preliminary conclusion, saying that malicious software may be to blame. "Malware on the system can cause the behavior," wrote Microsoft spokesman Jerry Bryant on a company blog. "We are not yet ruling out other potential causes at this time and are still investigating."

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A Public Announcement

You are also invited to a SPECIAL Bible Talk entitled 'Real Peace and Security - When?

Time: 10:00 am Sunday, April 18th
Place: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Where: 8805 Tireman Ave.
City: Dearborn, MI 48126

ATTENTION: Memorial Celebration has been observed in Dearborn Michigan

Jesus Christ told his followers that he came to earth, "not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his soul a ransom in exchange for many." (Matthew 20:28) He Willingly gave up his perfect life for the benefit of others. How did Jesus, by his death, provide a ransom? Why was this necessary? For whom did Jesus lay down his life? And what can his death mean for you? Each year, Jehovah's Witnesses commemorate Jesus' death on its anniversary. This year, the anniversary was observed on Tuesday, March 30, after sundown.

Jehovah's Witnesses warmly invited many to examine the significance of Jesus' death. Scriptural answers to the above questions was discussed.

This special event was held between 7:30 and 9:30 pm 

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

8805 Tireman Ave.

Dearborn, MI 48126

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The Network Map - Access Your Network Computers in a Fun Way by Ciprian

One of the less known features of Windows 7 is the network map. This features does what it's name implies: it shows you a complete map of all the computers connected to your network at a specific point in time. It was first introduced in Windows Vista and it was kept pretty much unchanged in Windows 7. In this guide I will show you how to view a network map, explain what information it shows, how to use it and what to do in case of issues.

Read more: http://www.7tutorials.com/network-map-access-your-network-computers-fun-way#ixzz0hAmxSK0E

Off the beaten path to ponder about - What Are “the Last Days”? From 2 Timothy 3: 1-5

The Last Days—Of What?

A SIGN in a store window proclaims: “Last Days.” Its message is fairly obvious. It can mean that a sale will be ending soon or that the store will be closing. But what if someone says, “We are living in the last days”? What does that mean?

I've learned that the terms “the last days” and “the time of the end” have been in use for a long time. Bible reference here at (2 Timothy 3:1; Daniel 12:4) Over 2,500 years ago, the prophet Daniel was given visions of world powers and of the conflicts that would take place between them up until “the time of the end.” He was told that the meaning of these visions would be made clear at that time. Bible reference here at (Daniel 8:17, 19; 11:35, 40; 12:9) Daniel also recorded: “In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite.”—Daniel 2:44.

Jesus Christ referred to “the end” when answering a question about “the sign of [his] presence and of the conclusion of the system of things.” (Matthew 24:3-42) Evidently, both Daniel and Jesus were referring to a finality—a dramatic change that would affect the people who live and have lived on our globe. Daniel wrote of the end of all earthly governments. Jesus spoke of “the conclusion of the system of things.”

Should you be concerned? Of course. All mankind should be, as all are involved. Still, many take this matter lightly. The Bible foretold: “In the last days there will come ridiculers with their ridicule, proceeding according to their own desires and saying: ‘Where is this promised presence of his? Why, from the day our forefathers fell asleep in death, all things are continuing exactly as from creation’s beginning.’” (2 Peter 3:3, 4) Yes, some today feel that history just keeps repeating itself and that life as we know it will go on this way endlessly. Is that how you feel?

As A tech I am still alive!

After all most two years as an unemployed tech, keeping busy learning, experiencing and finding things to do. I am back baby! Since August 2008, I've landed a very nice career and a FTS (field technical support) tech. One of the very best opportunities I have ever experienced in an I. T. world.

CVS/Pharmacy is an amazing company to be a part of headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. CVS/Pharmacy has some 7000 store across the US and I have niche of 48 store to which I cover.
Being a FTS tech is like a dream come true for me, why do I say that? Well, back in 1983, I worked for a company call Economics Laboratory in Pennsylvania. This was my first super real job managing a territory about a 100 mile radius selling and serving restaurants, laundry faculties and training personnel workings on new equipment and products wearing a cool white lab coat. Back then, companies like Economics Laboratory gave you a company car, expense card, paid for gas, expense your home office, supplies and more. Great right! Yeah, it was, that was a great job to have as a young feller.

Here at CVS/Pharmacy is like that of Economics Laboratory, great place to work, all the tools and provisions to get the job done. My favorite is providing customer service to all my stores in my circle of trust. I love being professional and going beyond the call of duty as a FTS tech.

therefore, as a tech I am grateful to be working, specially living in the mid west (Michigan), where jobs are few and far between.

Praise Jah you people!