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[TechRepublic] Windows 8; Nook 2011 cracking open analysis; The Linux desktop circus

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TROL In the hottest discussion thread of the week, find out what the TechRepublic community thought of Jason Hiner's first take on Windows 8. You'll also learn what other topics and members were the most active on the boards.
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Question of the Week I have 2 monitors. In the Display Properties Settings Tab I drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of the monitors - when I drag the window up it displays on monitor 2. However, the position of the monitors randomly changes back to side by side. How do I make the multiple monitor physical arrangement stay the way I set them? -- dcdfntech@...
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Nook 2011 cracking open analysis: Battery replaceable, same processor as Nook Color

Bill Detwiler cracks open the 2011 Nook and discovers that the reader has an easily-replaceable battery and the same processor as the Nook Color.
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Is failure ever the best option for consultants?

Chip Camden: Would giving a client a little taste of disaster before your IT service saves the day make the client more appreciative of your work?
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The Linux desktop circus

Jack Wallen has grown concerned with the state of the Linux desktop. Could there be trouble on the horizon, or is this just a period of growth? Read on and chime in.
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Dropbox: Convenient? Absolutely, but is it secure?

Michael Kassner: A potential security lapse and possibly misleading statements are plaguing Dropbox, a hugely popular file-syncing app. What are the issues and is concern justified?
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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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