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Government of Extremadura: 40,000 PCs to Linux, saving 30 million per year

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synthesize more in the headline: the Government of Extremadura plan to migrate some 40,000 computers to GNU / Linux , which is estimated will be a saving 30 million euros a year . Great news that reaches us late and rebound via Omnicromo.

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As we say, this is great news, and it’s the last we heard of Extremadura in this regard is that left LinEx and decanted for Debian., but now it seems the protagonist of the story is another, LinGobex , the successor project.

Migration, which began with a software audit in the first half of 2012 and has been running since early this year as a pilot program in several government departments Extremadura, is expected to finish finished this 2013, early 2014 .

You have more data in the press release published on Gobex, the official website of Government of Extremadura. Among other things it says and installation management system, information related to the health area, which is also included in this migration. But beyond that, no doubt that this is an ambitious project that we hope to qualify for success in a few short years.

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Raspberry Pi reaches one million units sold

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our fellow MuyComputer point, the $ 35 minicomputer and ARM based Linux operating system, Raspberry Pi, and has sold a million units , the two distributors who market this development.

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A success for a project that once solved its problems of production and distribution is surpassing all expectations Information .

course for plate costs only $ 35 , offering in its latest ARM chip at 700 MHz, 512 MB RAM, SD slot, microUSB connector, Ethernet, and outputs RCA and HDMI video.

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Store, the app store is available either through a downloadable client or through the web and found both applications and games free and paid, is another incentive for purchase.

also encouraged by the successful sale of the Raspberry Pi, different manufacturers are resurrecting these Mini-PCs as the model number, in this case for x86 platform.

LinkedIn surpassed 200 million users

When we talk about social networks generally we focus on three of the most recognized worldwide-Facebook, Twitter, Google+ – but not forgotten one of the oldest in the sector: LinkedIn . The network for professionals is not the scope of the previously mentioned nor points to the same users, but that has not stopped him achieve success in his field.

Hours ago announced his arrival to the 200 million users , a phenomenal number that confirms your good time. Registered accounts are for Internet service from 200 countries, although the United States remains the most widely adopted country with 74 million users. They follow India with 18 million, Brazil and the UK with 11 million each and Canada with 7,000,000.

According to official statistics from January 2011 to December 2012, the countries that grew faster LinkedIn were Turkey, Colombia and Indonesia. Besides the social network access from mobile devices increased significantly in China, Brazil and Portugal, among other countries.

What is striking is that your LinkedIn public outreach has increased dramatically since March 2011, when it reached 100 million users. Until then, the platform has been available for almost 8 years without achieving the desired traction by their managers.

Do you use LinkedIn? What do you think?

Track | LinkedIn.

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Samsung expects to sell 350 million smartphones worldwide in 2013

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Samsung expects to sell 350 million smartphones worldwide in 2013

According to industry sources, Samsung is expected to sell 500 million phones worldwide in 2013, with 350 million of which will be smartphones. Sources say that this information comes from Samsung’s internal estimates. The total global smartphone shipments for next year are expected to be in the range of 860 million to 900 million, this would leave the Korean manufacturer, with a market share of 40% smartphone market worldwide in 2013 .

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anonymous industry sources have pointed out how Samsung’s strategy of promoting its two flagship models, the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung GALAXY Note II , to bolster its line of models midrange that has worked for the company. Unlike growing list of Samsung devices, some producers have been cutting smartphones not to dilute their high end models. In this category are HTC, LG, Motorola and RIM.

Other manufacturers are continuing with the policy of launching a wide range of devices , including Sony Mobile, ZTE, and Lenovo Huwai. Industry sources say that Sony and Lenovo have yet to deploy, their flagship phone, which can help “extend the life” of some of the other models in the lineup of one manufacturer in particular.

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Google Motorola Home sold for $ 2,350 million

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Home, a company known for the manufacture of decoders for cable TV companies, and not part of the catalog of Google. The firm was sold to Arris Group by 2,350 million dollars in a transaction involving cash and shares.

Google’s decision to sell Motorola Home was striking. This business was always more profitable than the mobile devices division of Motorola Mobility, which has suffered huge losses for several quarters. Clearly priorities Mountain View giant is not going to change easily.

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Arris Group

Motorola Home not only bought but also obtained licenses to various patents of Motorola Mobility. Therefore disbursed 2,050 million dollars in cash and $ 300 million in common stock to Google. Thanks to the transaction Californians became masters of almost 16 percent of Arris.

According to the official statement, Arris and Motorola Home will have a global presence with more than 500 million customers in 70 countries. The transaction will be completed during the second quarter of 2013, and that the parties involved will have to wait for the approval of regulators.

The feeling remains that Google could make maximum use Motorola Home , especially when taking into account its efforts to enhance the scope of Google TV.

Track | Arris.

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Twitter surpassed 200 million active users per month

As regards social networks, Twitter is one of the most relevant is worldwide. While the microblogging service has a different number of users of Facebook, has become one of the sources chosen by companies, media executives, celebrities and artists to get in touch with the public.

platform growth remains constant, reaching 200 million active users per month . This information was communicated from the official Twitter account, but without giving too much importance. Managers chose thank service users using the traditional 140 characters.

“There are more than 200 million monthly active users of Twitter. You are the pulse of the planet. We appreciate the continued support! “, published.

There are now more than 200M monthly active @ twitter users. You are the pulse of the planet. Ongoing’re grateful for your support!

– Twitter (@ twitter) December 18, 2012

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is a very important brand, the number of active accounts remains less than half of all registered users . In April this year, Twitter reached 500 million profiles created worldwide, and the current figure should be higher.

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continues to be a remarkable growth, and in 2010 the microblogging service had 175 million users in total. How Twitter can grow? We invite you to comment in the comment section.

Asus Nexus 7 about 1 million units sold monthly

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Nexus 7 about 1 million units sold per month

The economical yet strong Google Nexus tablet 7 seems to be doing very well. Digitimes reports that monthly sales are expected to reach the mark of one million unit in December.

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Google was sold between 800,000 and 900,000 units in November, down from 500,000 to 600,000 a month a few months ago. The numbers are good, but Apple’s iPad still far ahead in terms of units sold. It is believed that Foxconn and Pegatron iPad minis sent two million in December, not to mention a few million 9.7-inch iPads have been sold or are in the process of it.

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expected this month between three and four million Kindle Fire tablets are sold in the market, it certainly has very good players. There are no figures on sales of Nexus 10, but it is safe to assume that the Nexus 7 is a clear advantage to position this new high-end tablet.

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Government of Extremadura: 40,000 PCs to Linux, saving 30 million per year

Raspberry Pi reaches one million units sold

LinkedIn surpassed 200 million users

Samsung expects to sell 350 million smartphones worldwide in 2013

Google Motorola Home sold for $ 2,350 million

Twitter surpassed 200 million active users per month

Asus Nexus 7 about 1 million units sold monthly

Nokia sold its headquarters for 170 million euros

Munich will save 11 million euros thanks to Open Source

Outlook.com exceeded 25 million active users

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