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Linux Mint Is In
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Linux Mint is a derivative of the Ubuntu Linux operating system and has long been the number four home operating system behind Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS and Canonical's Ubuntu. With Ubuntu 11.10 Canonical pushed out the Gnome interface seeming to favor a mobile phone and tablet computer friendly interaction (called Unity) instead of the traditional desktop that most computer users are familiar with. For over six months Linux Mint has surpassed Ubuntu in downloads at Distro Watch as Linux users are moving away from Ubuntu because of this interface change.
"reloaded for free if you get a virus during the warranty period!"
After careful consideration Panther Computers now offers Linux Mint 12 as an alternative to Windows instead of Ubuntu.
Hard Drive Shortages - Price Increases
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Update: It is still projected to be summer time before production and supply chains recover from the impact of the flooding. Prices are still high, but we have adjusted our Panther PC prices to reflect the current market conditions.
Due to the extensive flooding in Thailand, hard drive manufacturers are unable to produce sufficient quantities to meet market demands. All manufacturers are impacted and expected to be so until the first quarter of 2012. Panther Computers is securing lines of supplies, but many sources are rationing to prevent hoarding.
As in normal supply and demand economics, with the supply limited and demand increasing, prices are skyrocketing. Our cost on hard drives have jumped 300%, therefore our hard drive prices and all Panther Computer systems will have price increases to offset our increased costs.
If hard drive prices get close to the cost for a similar sized solid state hard drive, we will begin substituting the SSD technology to give our clients better value. We do have limited supplies of refurbished and used drives for repairs or resale. As prices fluctuate, this article will be updated.
PCWorld Article (http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/242913/thai_floods_hit_q4_hard_drive_production_says_research_firm.html)
Fake Microsoft Calls
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We are bumping this article back to the top as there has been a recent increase of these calls in the NW Florida area. We have one computer in the shop now that has been completely locked and is in danger of having had tax documents tampered with or "stolen. We've had a second customer relate that they have had no less than five phone calls trying to coerce them into letting the Indian sounding caller take control of their computer. Watch videos and more on our Facebook page on this an other computer scams.
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO REMOTE CONTROL YOUR COMPUTER unless you have called them for help. As shown by the Microsoft link below, legitimate companies do not operate this way. There are links at the bottom of this article to file complaints to the appropriate agencies. If you have already fallen victim to this fraud, you will want to pursue action, change your passwords to everything, and closely watch your accounts and credit report.
From Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
Dinners being interrupted by sales calls and political candidates is bad enough but now there's a renewal of a scam that is out for your money and your computer. Calls are being made impersonating Microsoft and possibly other well known companies in an attempt to gain remote access to your computer. The scenario unfolds as follows.
ACS-West
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ACS-West was my first endeavor started while still in the Air Force and continued for four years. I recently found an old business card and thought some might find the blast from the past interesting:
Six Years Old And Growing
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It\'s been a blink of an eye and April 2010 marked the end of our sixth year in business as Panther Computers in the store here in Downtown Historic Milton. Enduring Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis and the roller coaster of economic turmoil and the oil spill of BP we have survived and grown. In no short part due to the acceptance of our community and the blessings of God. I\'m taking this opportunity to say thank you for your patronage and support and we look forward to many more years of being the number one choice for all your computing needs.
