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Documents
All
these documents are by Michael C. Barnes, President of Norhtec. These
documents talk about Open Source, GNU/Linux, system integration and how
certain organizations / users can get the best solution at a limited
budget. These documents are intended for all audiences and are not
technical in nature.
- When two devices are better than one -
After the cruel death of his ipaq 6365, Mike decides to buy a new
PDA and a cellphone instead of a multifunction device. Read on to know
why. [HTML,
opens in new window]
- Remotely control your PC - Would
you like to control your computer from a remote location? Want to do it
through a PDA or a cell phone? In this short guide, Michael tells you
how. [HTML,
opens in new window]
- Linux TLE 5.5 Live CD - This
article is about Linux TLE 5.5 Live CD, a Thai Linux distribution. It
was first published in the newspaper Bangkok Post on 12 May 2004. [HTML, opens in new window]
- You don't need Linux for going open source
- This article talks about the benefits of using OSS software with
Windows. It was first published in the newspaper Bangkok Post on 28
April 2004. [HTML,
opens in new window]
- My Linux Desktop
Odyssey, 2004 - Michael C. Barnes updates his in-depth review
of Linux desktop operating systems. In this exclusive article at DesktopLinux.com,
Barnes examines how far the Linux distributions have come over the past
year, updating his popular first series of articles and evaluating the
current versions of leading Desktop Linux options. [different site,
opens in new window]
- Sypware
- Spywares are relatively unknown, however they can be used for illegal
activities like theft of credit card information and passwords. Helpful
advice on how to deal with them. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Alternative Graphics Applications
- Michael talks about a few Open Source graphics applications that can
be cost effective alternatives to their commercial counterparts. [HTML,
opens in new window]
- Alternatives for Creating PDF Files
- PDF (Portable Document Format) is a widely used format to distribute
documents over the Internet. Learn how to create PDFs for a little or
no money. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Using a PDA for Business -
Contrary to popular opinion, PDAs are not "GameBoys" for grown ups -
they can be a serious business tool capable of replacing the laptop.
Read about Michael's own experience in this matter. [HTML, opens in new
window]
- Retro Games - Remember Pacman?
Donkey Kong? Learn how to play those games in your modern computer, or
your handheld device. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Free Mail to Fax - Find out how
you can send fax to many places in the world free of charge through
your web browser or email client. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Integrating Linux and
Windows - Many organizations would like to start integrating
Linux into their organizations but do not know how to begin. This
article is designed for organizations looking to reduce their license
costs or organizations that simply want to explore other options so
that they have more leverage in selecting solutions for their
organization. [PDF file, opens in new window]
- Computers and the Energy Crisis -
The IT industry struggled hard to cope with the recent power outage in
the North America. This incident has caused many organizations to
seriously monitor the energy usage of their computing facilities.
Michael comments on the situation. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Message from the
president [June, 2003] - NorhTec's president Michael C.
Barnes talks about himself, the inspiration behind creating NorhTec,
and the product strategy in general. [PDF file, opens in new window]
- My Desktop Odyssey
[part 2, part 3, conclusion]- This paper has been
published in Desktop Linux. It is basically a review of different Linux
distributions, in comparison to Microsoft Products as well. [different
site, opens in new window]
- Alternative Computing
Solutions for the Home - A white paper on using GNU/Linux in
home computers as a cost effective solution. Published in Desktop
Linux. [different site, opens in new window]
- Alternative Computing
in Education - A discussion on using MS Office, OpenOffice
and other software packages in schools. Published in Desktop Linux.
[different site, opens in new window]
- Small Office Computing - This
document talks about our upcoming product which helps organizations to
securely store and backup their data. [HTML, opens in new window]
- Enterprise Computing
for the office - This document also talks about our Digital
Filing Cabinet and concept of secure and redundant central data storage
systems. Published in Desktop Linux. [different site, opens in new
window]
- Enterprise Computing
for the office - Using Thin Clients - A continuation of the
above article, focused more on explaining what a thin client is and
what can they do for you. Published in Desktop Linux. [different site,
opens in new window]
- Using the GP as a firewall - A
short paper on using the Microserver GP as a Residential Gateway,
Firewall, or
Virtual Private Network Gateway. If size and power consumption is not
an issue, the information here applies to all of our products - not
just the GP. [PDF file, opens in new window]
- IOMojo and GP+ - IOMojo is a
Linux based video server that can be used for a variety of
applications. This paper talks about IOMojo with the MicroServer GP+.
[PDF file, opens in new window]
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