Adding Flash, DVD Playback, MP3 to Ubuntu Hardy Heron in One Command

April has came and went, leaving us with the latest Ubuntu Linux release - Hardy Heron, available here. Ubuntu is heralded for it’s user-friendly and polished approach to desktop Linux. The overriding goal of each release is to win over converts from other operating systems, though mainly Windows, through a somewhat familiar desktop and suite [...]

CNET’s Top 10 downloads of the past 10 years

Current Song: Pearl Jam - Crazy Mary

I’d just like to say that CNET has released their version of the top 10 downloads of the past 10 years.

#1 ICQ. ICQ was the first instant messenger program if I recall correctly. At the time of its release, I was a heavy IRC user. As such, I just did not see the fascination with ICQ and the IM wave. Interesting, because today, I can’t remember the last time I have been on IRC, and can’t imagine not using IM in my day to day activities. Not ICQ mind you, but I probably have a 5 digit userid if anyone is interested?