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09 Januari 2012

10 Reasons to Switch to Linux in 2012

The past year was a tempestuous one in the world of desktop operating systems, it seems fair to say, with big changes occurring in just about all of the major contenders.

Most notably, we saw a raft of mobile-inspired features being brought onto the desktop, sometimes to a chilly reception among users. If you're wondering--or perhaps even fearing--what other changes 2012 will bring to your desktop, this may be a good time to take matters into your own hands and choose a system that puts you in control.

The system I'm referring to, of course, is Linux. It's probably already on your phone. Here are just a few reasons you should give the free operating system a try on your desktop as well.

1.It's Diverse
Detractors like to refer to Linux's diversity as a “fragmentation problem,” but in fact it's one of its greatest strengths. Users have countless Linux distributions to choose from, whether it's one like Mint or Ubuntu that puts usability at the forefront, or one like Fedora with numerous enterprise-focused features and extra security. There are even flavors focused on specific industries and niches. There's something for everyone in the world of Linux, and it's increasingly cross-platform as well.

2.It's Customizable
Not only can you choose the particular Linux distribution you use, but one of the hallmarks of Linux is that it's also highly customizable. Don't like Ubuntu's new Unity desktop or Mint's GNOME 3? No problem--there are many others to choose from, and your pick can be easily installed. There's no vendor lock-in here to dictate how you must use your computer.

3.It's Open Source
A big part of Linux's flexibility, of course, derives from the fact that it's open source software. That means that no other entity controls the code--any developer or user can see and modify the code as they see fit. A world of custom tweaks and apps is before you, in other words.

4.It's Free
Linux doesn't cost anything, it's true, unless you choose a commercial option with paid support. But it's also free from patents and other restrictions that determine how it can be used. Free and open source is a really good combination, because it means you're in control. The free price is really just icing on the proverbial cake.

5.It's Reliable
There's a reason Linux has such a stronghold in the server world--many, actually, but one of the biggest is its reliability. When you're on Linux, you won't even remember all those hours of productivity lost to crashes and downtime.

6.It's Fast
Linux tends to require much less in the way of hardware resources than other operating systems do, and there are even distributions designed with a small footprint as a primary goal. The result is that it's generally really fast--even on older hardware. Will you miss the hardware-upgrade treadmill? Didn't think so.

7.It's Secure
Windows is the most targeted operating system for viruses and other malware, thanks primarily to the fact that it's still the one that's most widely used. No operating system is perfectly secure, of course, but in the Linux world malware is a rarity for many reasons, and there are extra-secure distributions available as well if that's a priority for you.

8.It's Well-Supported
Besides all the many paid support options for Linux users today, there are also countless ways to get help for free through the active community of users and developers that surrounds most distributions. Ask and ye shall receive, as the saying goes.

9.It's Always Improving
Along similar lines, the communities that tend to surround Linux distributions also tend to keep improving them continuously, both with new features and by zapping any vulnerabilities quickly. No more waiting months for patches to come your way.

10.It's Compatible
Not only does Linux tend to be compatible with users' needs, but it tends to offer much better interoperability than proprietary operating systems do. If you ever collaborate with people in other companies or parts of the world, your best bet is an operating system committed to supporting international standards rather than proprietary ones.

The Linux world has seen its own share of upheaval over the past year, primarily due to the new desktop environments that have been introduced. What people sometimes forget, however, is how easy it is to bypass those changes and simply install what you want.

No operating system is perfect, of course, but when it comes to giving users control of their computing environments, Linux takes the proverbial cake.

By Katherine Noyes, PCWorld

03 Januari 2012

Jangan Buru-buru Instal Ulang

(Infokomputer.com) Komputer error bisa dialami siapa saja dan kapan saja. Permasalahan yang bisa bersumber dari segala komponen memang membuat Anda yang agak awam menjadi bingung mencari solusinya.

Instal ulang sistem operasi memang merupakan cara termudah, namun sangat merepotkan. Sebelum melakukan hal tersebut ada baiknya mencari dahulu solusinya. Selama permasalahan sebatas aplikasi atau sistem operasi semata, hal ini bisa dengan mudah dituntaskan dengan bantuan aplikasi system repair.

Berikut adalah beberapa contoh permasalahan yang kerap dijumpai pada sistem komputer beserta penyebabnya:

1. Tampilan layar biru (Blue Screen of Death)
Tampilan BSoD merupakan hal paling menyebalkan saat terjadi pada komputer Anda. Mau tidak mau Anda mesti melakukan booting ulang, parahnya hal ini bisa terjadi saat Anda belum menyimpan hasil kerjaan yang telah dibuat sebelumnya. Pesan ini memiliki maksud untuk memberitahukan adanya kesalahan yang terjadi dengan menampilkan kode-kode tertentu. Kebanyakan hal ini disebabkan oleh hardware yang mulai menunjukkan gejala tidak sehat atau adanya permasalahan dengan driver.

2. File DLL yang hilang
File Dynamic Link Library (DLL) merupakan pusat informasi dari sistem operasi yang berfungsi untuk menjalankan berbagai fungsi. File DLL yang hilang bisa disebabkan oleh proses kesalahan pada instalasi atau rusaknya file tersebut akibat virus dan hal lain.

3. Aplikasi yang tidak mau diinstal
Jika ada aplikasi yang tidak mau terinstal atau selalu mengalami kegagalan, bisa jadi karena komputer Anda tidak memiliki ruang harddisk yang cukup. Pada kasus ini, Anda perlu membebaskan ruang pada harddisk dengan menghapus file atau folder yang tidak penting atau telah memiliki backup.

4. Aplikasi berjalan lambat
Ada beberapa sebab kenapa bisa terjadinya hal ini. Namun kebanyakan hal ini bersumber dari sistem operasi atau aplikasi yang terpasang. Banyaknya aplikasi terselubung yang berjalan berbarengan atau tidak teraturnya penempatan file dan folder bisa menjadi penyebabnya.

5. Perilaku aplikasi yang tidak normal
Saat menjalankan aplikasi, tiba-tiba beberapa fungsi tidak bisa bekerja dengan baik. Misalnya, Microsoft Word yang mengalami hang saat mengaktifkan suatu fungsi. Hal ini bisa
disebabkan adanya kerusakan file tertentu atau bentrok dengan file lain. Biasanya Anda mesti melakukan update atau lakukan instal ulang pada aplikasi tersebut.

Hampir sebagian besar aplikasi system repair menangani permasalahan diatas dengan cara yang mudah dan cepat. Bahkan beberapa aplikasi tersebut memiliki feature tambahan guna meningkatkan kinerja sistem secara keseluruhan.

Berikut kami tunjukkan aplikasi system repair yang bisa dijadikan acuan dalam menangani masalah-masalah tersebut yang kami rangkum dari berbagai sumber dan bisa Anda pilih sesuai kebutuhan masing-masing:

1. System Mechanic Professional - http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/pro/ (berbayar)
2. Norton Utilities - http://us.norton.com/norton-utilities/ (berbayar)
3. Avanquest SystemSuite - http://www.avanquest.com/ (berbayar)
4. Ashampoo WinOptimizer - http://www.ashampoo.com/ (berbayar)
5. TuneUp Utilities - http://www.tune-up.com/ (berbayar)
6 360Amigo System Speedup - http://www.360amigo.com/ (gratis)
7. SlimCleaner - http://slimcleaner.com/ (gratis)
8. WinUtilities Free Edition - http://www.ylcomputing.com/ (gratis)
9. TweakNow PowerPack 2011 - http://tweaknow.com/ (gratis)
10. Wise Registry Cleaner Free - http://www.wisecleaner.com/ (gratis)
 
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