How Bad is Forced Software, Really?

It all boils down to one simple question. If you were a developer in Apple’s position and you had one very popular product and another product you know people would love, but they just haven’t given it a try yet, would you do the same thing?

Tri-Boot Build Part V: FAQs

Why a triple boot?
I like to try new things and I need to be able to check out software on all three operating systems. In the future, I may just virtualize some Linux distro instead of giving it its own disk or partition.
Is it worth the time to build a Hackintosh?
Someone eventually asks this question […]

Tri-Boot Build Part IV: The Bootloader

Technically, if you’re happy pressing F8 whenever you restart your computer, you’re done. But a boot loader works so much better.
Boot into Vista. Load the Kalyway Leopard DVD and browse for the chain0 file. Copy that file into your C: drive. The path should look like this: C:/chain0.
Now head to NeoSmart Technologies and download a […]

Tri-Boot Build Part III: The Installation

Alright, so you’ve got your computer built, and I assume is starts up as it should. You may want to consider running Memtest to make sure your RAM is working properly before you proceed–or you can just jump right in to tweaking the BIOS settings.
Even if you just bought your parts, you need to upgrade […]

Tri-Boot Build Part II: The Build

OK, so you’ve got your parts all ready, now it’s time to really get hands on with the project. If you’re nervous, don’t be. Building your own computer is surprisingly easy and by the time you’ve finished, you’ll feel like a professional.
Here are a couple of tips to keep in mind before you begin your […]

Tri-Boot Build Part I: The Parts

The basis of this guide started with a computer that I built in October 2006. If you already have a complete (and working) computer, you can skip this section.
My parts:

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Asus P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard
Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400 2GB RAM
XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition
Fortron FSP FX600-GLN Power Supply
DVD Burner
4 Hard Drives of various […]

Tri-Boot Hackintosh, Vista, Linux Box: A Comprehensive Guide

So you’ve probably seen several of these guides to help you install OS X 10.5.2 on your computer. However, the goal of this guide is different. Far too many “how-tos” start with an already assembled computer–but not this one. I want to help you get your computer up and running, starting with just a pile […]

Linux and OS X More Buggy Than Windows?

According to a new study by Secunia, the amount of security related bugs in Red Hat Linux (not including Fedora) and Firefox outnumbered the amount in comparable Microsoft products. But does that really make Microsoft’s products more secure?

KDE 4.0 Shows That Free Doesn’t Mean Unattractive

Just because something is free doesn’t mean that it can’t at least look as though the designers gave it their all. That’s always been my gripe about KDE. It always looked like something you obviously got for free. I think that’s one of the reasons why I zipped over to Ubuntu’s GNOME desktop environment. There seemed to be more style there in its streamlined, minimalist approach.

10 Reasons Why You Need to Download Ubuntu Right Now

If you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should spend the time and effort to install a Linux operating system on your computer, I’ve compiled a list of the ten most compelling reasons why you should go out there and download that Ubuntu (or Kubuntu, or Xubuntu, or one of the other ‘buntus) Live CD right away.