We crunch the Steam and Ubuntu Software Center numbers and we have to ask: Are Linux users cheap? Or is the answer more complex than that?

Plus how we think Microsoft buying Nokia might impact Ubuntu Touch, Firefox OS, and other open mobile startups, replacing Dropbox, and more!

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JB Extension Follow up Notes:

• At least Chrome requires you re-authorize it now. So it\’s disabled until that is done.
• Added support for woot.com
• Does not override a tag if you click a link that has one, etc.
• Improvements with Firefox integration.

PAX Follow up

• Meant to mention that Chase\’s network geekgamer.tv will have more PAX coverage.

Replace Dropbox:

• https://raymii.org/s/articles/Set_up_your_own_truly_secure_encrypted_shared_storage_aka_Dropbox_clone.html

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mrpdaemon.android.encdroid

Follow Up:

• Turns out, just Chris\’ Gnome that does not search documents. SOB!
• K4DirStat for you KDE users

Are Linux Users Cheap?

• I put together some charts that display the operating system stats from the Steam surveys

Microsoft buying Nokia bad for Ubuntu Touch and Firefox OS?

• Microsoft buying Nokia\’s phone business in a $7.2 billion bid for its mobile future

Jupiter Colony Forum…

What should come next? Let us know your thoughts.

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• Mail Server and Podcasts

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• Star Trek Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Emissary (Pilot), Part 1

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