<![CDATA[Ryan Karolak - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:12:51 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[The Unknown Microsoft Windows: Windows FLP, Windows PE, and Starter Editions]]> There are a number of versions of Microsoft Windows that people don't see everyday. Windows FLP is made for legacy PCs. Windows PE is the Preinstall Environment found on Windows Install CDs that can be made into a full operating system.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 28, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-unknown-microsoft-windows-windows-3623089.html <![CDATA[Guide to Buying a Used Laptop]]> Buying a used laptop can save you a lot of money, but it's important to be knowledgeable about what to look for and to try and avoid being ripped off.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 24, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/guide-buying-used-laptop-3534361.html <![CDATA[Apple's Biggest Announcement at WWDC 2009: Price Cuts]]> Apple has always been known as having high quality computers at higher price points but the recent economy has been starting to hurting Apple. To combat a drop in sales Apple has lowered the price of the iPhone, Mac OS X, and Macbooks.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 18, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/apples-biggest-announcement-wwdc-3490155.html <![CDATA[CECT P168+ Review: Software]]> This is the second part of the CECT P168+ "iPhone Clone" Review. This is an overview of the interface, the menus, and the included applications.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 15, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cect-p168-review-software-3453042.html <![CDATA[Choosing a Linux Distro for Old Computers]]> A wonderful thing about Linux is it provides the opportunity to install a new up-to-date operating system on older hardware.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 15, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/choosing-linux-distro-old-computers-3460118.html <![CDATA[CECT P168+ Review: Hardware]]> The CECT P168 is a popular line of Chinese iPhone-clone phones. This is the first part of a review of the CECT P168+ phone.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 11, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/cect-p168-review-hardware-3443912.html <![CDATA[How to Lauch and Autostart Applications and Commands in Window Maker]]> How to start applications and manage their layout on the Window Maker desktop as well as how to set up applications and commands to run when Window Maker is started.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 09, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-lauch-autostart-applications-3432042.html <![CDATA[What Are AMP, LAMP, MAMP, and WAMP Servers and How Do I Set One Up?]]> AMP/LAMP/MAMP/WAMP are software packages that contain common server software for hosting webpages. One can be easily installed and configured.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 05, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/what-amp-lamp-mamp-wamp-servers-3416718.html <![CDATA[Obama's Reversal to Block Prisoner Abuse Pictures May Have Repercussions]]> Obama's reversal-decision to block torture pictures causes controversy and outrage from humanrights advocates. Obama supporters question Obama's policy of transparency.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 04, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/obamas-reversal-block-prisoner-abuse-3322034.html <![CDATA[Dual-Booting Ubuntu Linux 9.04 With Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7]]> Want to run Ubuntu but can't give up Windows? It's easy to dual-boot both operating systems.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/dualbooting-ubuntu-linux-904-windows-3405286.html <![CDATA[How to Switch to the Window Maker Desktop in Ubuntu]]> Window Maker is a light-weight alternative to the GNOME and KDE. Because it is light on resources, it is ideal for older hardware.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: Jun 02, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-switch-window-maker-desktop-3393468.html <![CDATA[Optimizing Ubuntu 9.04 For the Asus Eee PC 701]]> Ubuntu has come a long way with support for the Eee PC. Most of the Eee's hardware is supported, but there are still a few things that can be done to improve performance and usability on the Eee 701.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 27, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/optimizing-ubuntu-904-asus-3372362.html <![CDATA[Linux Myths Debunked]]> There are a number of reasons why many people say that Linux is not a viable operating system, why they'll never use it, or why it is only a "hobbyist" operating system. Here are some of the arguments against Linux any why they are wrong.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 27, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/linux-myths-debunked-3365298.html <![CDATA[How to Install Programs in Ubuntu]]> Installing new programs may be confusing to new Ubuntu users since it's done differently than in Windows or MacOS X. This guide outlines the different ways you can add or remove new software on your Ubuntu machine.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 27, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/how-install-programs-ubuntu-3357584.html <![CDATA[Michigan Squirrels]]> Squirrels are common in Michigan. Here are a few pictures of squirrels that can be found at Central Michigan University.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/photos/michigan-squirrels-3361130.html <![CDATA[Freedom of Religion: An Ongoing Battle for the Spiritual Minority]]> Discrimination against minority religions is a problem which is often going unnoticed and is leading to problems of minority religion's rights to free speech in the United States.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/freedom-religion-ongoing-battle-3352258.html <![CDATA[Detailed Guide to Finding and Buying a New Digital Camera]]> From Point and Shoots to DSLRs, learn about the different types of digital cameras. Also learn what to look for in features when shopping for a new digital camera.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/detailed-guide-finding-buying-3350410.html <![CDATA[Google's Android OS: Assimilating a Device Near You]]> Google's Android OS grows in adoption both from large companies as well as hobbyists. Android not only is making it onto newer phones, but has been adapted to older phones, handhelds, netbooks and more.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/googles-android-os-assimilating-device-3346664.html <![CDATA[Censorship in America: Protection Versus Social Growth]]> Censorship falls under two ideologies, one of which heavy censorship is necessary to maintain conservative ideals, and another which censorship should be restricted to promote social growth.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/censorship-america-protection-versus-3339776.html <![CDATA[Big Changes Come to the Brighton Area School District in Brighton, Michigan]]> Brighton Area Schools of Brighton, MI holds a proud history of excellence but has been facing an increasing deficit in the last few years. The district hopes budget cuts, layoffs, and a new administration can help turn district around.

Contributor: Ryan Karolak
Published: May 20, 2009

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