Tags: linux, operating system

Asus M50Vm

The M50Vm is a great mid-weight laptop, with a few years of longevity in it as well. And at AU$1,999, it's definitely worth a look.

All Asus reviews

Asus EeePC 901

The Eee is now faster, looks nicer, and has better battery life. It's also heavier and the keyboard is still too small, but we like it. A lot.

Compare Prices | All Asus reviews

Netgear RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router WNDR3300

The WNDR3300 looks the part of a shiny, fast 802.11n router. Looks are deceptive; this is a sluggish unit in what should be its best operating mode.

All NETGEAR reviews

Acer Aspire One

The Acer Aspire One is better than most netbooks. It's fantastic for anyone who wants a small, cheap machine on which to type and surf the Web. However, its battery life lets it down slightly.

All Acer reviews

Asus Eee Box

We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

All ASUS reviews

HP considers own Linux-based OS

Hewlett Packard is reportedly considering building an alternative operating system to Microsoft Windows, based on Linux.

Mobile next battleground for Linux

The co-founder of one of the most popular mobile Linux platforms has predicted a "revolution" in the use of open-source software on phones and handheld devices.

Palm's Linux OS delayed until 2008

Palm admitted recently a Linux-based version of its operating system won't be available until 2008.

Mobile phone companies join forces on Linux

Four mobile handset makers are teaming up with two cellular operators to develop a new Linux software platform for mobile devices.

Google confirms its mobile Linux plans

Google has announced its long-anticipated cellular play: a mobile-phone software stack called Android.

DIY: Letting in Linux

We'll step you through the process of installing Linux alongside Windows XP so that you can boot either OS.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Apple Spaces: Separate work and play

There's a nifty feature inside OS X Leopard called Spaces to keep your horseplay and work time separate.

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Should I get a smart phone?

Smart phones offer the functions of a mobile phone and a PDA in one device, but they are not for everyone. Here's what you need to know before buying one.

Will my PC work with the iPhone?

So you're interested in an iPhone — but will it work with your PC?

Microsoft's two major new software betas: Windows Vista and IE 7

Check out our First Takes of the beta software for Microsoft's upcoming operating system and browser.

Free Adobe CS3 alternatives

We take a look at some freeware alternatives for the applications of Adobe Creative Suite 3.

Dream Tech: DreaMP3 player

Surrounded by neat new technology, CNETers every once in while sit back and daydream about the perfect gadget. Here's the MP3 player that we dreamed up.

Download Now

Recover Data for Linux

Retrieve and restore damaged or deleted files from Linux.

Download Now

Ultimate Windows To Linux transformation Pack .2 B

Turn your Windows XP landscape into Linux-like look.

Download Now

R-Linux Free Recovery 3.0

Recover files from existing logical disks when file records are lost.

Download Now

Nucleus Kernel Linux 4.02

Recover data from deleted, formatted, damaged, or corrupted partitions.

Download Now

Quick Recovery For Linux 10.12.04

Search partitions and folders and recover your Ext2 and Ext3 data.