So ... how's OS X on that old hardware you were complaining about? Significantly better than Linux?

Follow up: Why don't you have a Nexus-style hardware program (promoted on the front page of Ubuntu.com) where hardware partners produce Ubuntu desktops / laptops that are certified to receive working updates for 3 years?

No, Chromebooks are Linux on the desktop. Android is Linux in your hand.

Best way to stay 3 versions behind on Skype? Run it on Linux! ;)

Because he zoomed out.

Wow. You need to work on your reading comprehension.

50ml is actually a pretty common limit for unlicensed combustion-powered bikes. Electrics appear to be around 300-500W, but higher and lower limits exist.

Yes, I was thinking that he should host an eGroupware instance and use the sync options available there. Mail, calendar, contacts, docs storage: I think it has just about all of what he wanted.

Disclaimer: I haven't used eGroupware for about five years. It's still actively maintained, though.

I'm surprised people still come here. I'm at work on a Sunday. That's my only reason for being on Slashdot anymore.

Yes. In fact, it dedups at the bit level.

Who has cable or OTA TV anymore? Why would anyone want that? ;)

Well, aren't you the hipster?

Obvious (as I understand it) means that I would have solved the same problem in the same way, no matter how much work it took

The Cortex A8 and A9 are in the ARMv7 family. That's probably where the confusion arises.

Don't confuse lack of familiarity with bad design.