boot times

It could be easily said that Windows 8 isn't really "Windows" at all. And performance? If boot times are any indication of Microsoft's performance targets, we think speed freaks and performance enthusiasts might be in for a nice surprise as well.

Linux User and Developer: "With Ubuntu Light Canonical is offering swift boot times, access to media in Windows partitions and the fastest route to the internet possible on small form factor computers.

Russell Barnes investigates to see if it's ready for prime time"

Network World: "Running Windows servers in the Amazon cloud may have just gotten a lot easier, but a project by the management vendor RightScale to improve Windows support shows that people who use the Microsoft operating system in cloud networks face difficulties not seen in the Linux world."

Yahoo News: "Crashing machines, slow boot times, and agony dealing with technical support have Digital Age people suffering from Computer Stress Syndrome, a study available online Tuesday found."

InternetNews: "Faster boot times, cloud services, more software and fewer 'paper cuts' get packed into the latest Linux release."

Phoronix: "While Moblin 2.0 final is not yet released, there is now more to get excited over than just amazing boot times.

Moblin 2.0 will introduce a Clutter-based user interface and from our initial encounters with this release, it is very impressive!

In this article we have more information on this new UI along with screenshots and videos."