Linux and Open Source
If you're a Linux administrator or you are integrating Linux into your IT department then you won't want to miss the latest tutorials, news, and updates on various Linux distributions and open source
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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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Handle some common Administration tasks in DokuWiki
Find out how to handle a few DokuWiki management tasks from the Administration interface.
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Why and how to set up your own wiki with Dokuwiki
DokuWiki is a simple but versatile wiki. Find out how to install, configure, and begin using DokuWiki.
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Linux is more secure but not invulnerable
Jack Wallen believes Linux is more secure than other platforms, but it's only as secure as the packages installed.
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Install the high performance Nginx web server on Ubuntu
Jack Wallen begins a series of articles on Nginx, an open source web server. Find out how to install Nginx and how to start and stop the server.
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Linux advocate contemplates the purchase of a Mac
Linux is, always has been, and always will be Jack Wallen's platform of choice, but an iMac may very well be his next purchase. Find out why.
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Easily install Google Web fonts in Ubuntu with TypeCatcher
Jack Wallen explains how to install and use TypeCatcher, which is one of the easiest ways to get Google Web Fonts onto your Linux desktop.
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10 reasons why you should try Krusader
Find out 10 reasons why you should try Krusader, a twin-pane file manager that might be faster than Dolphin on older computers or just a better match for your computing habits.
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A bump in the high road: Intel drops support for XMir in Xorg driver
Jack Wallen discusses Intel's decision to remove XMir support in the Xorg driver and what this could mean for the Linux community.
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Fact sheet: Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander)
Here is a quick fact sheet about what changes you can expect to see in Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander).
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Piggydb: A little, interesting digital assistant
Find out why Marco Fioretti thinks everybody working with lots of interrelated, mostly textual content should try the free Piggydb Java application.
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Fact sheet: LibreOffice 4.1
Here is a quick fact sheet about the changes and improvements you can see in LibreOffice 4.1.
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Do you sudo? Learn the basics
Logging in as root is easier and quicker, so why use sudo? Nick Hardiman explains.
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What Linux really needs is more fun
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Linux needs more fun in order to succeed on the desktop. Do you agree?
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Don't fear the fork: How DVCS aids open source development
Forking is not the danger to a good open source project that people think it is. In fact, forking can -- and should -- be a good thing.
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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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How to get Netflix streaming on Ubuntu 12.10
It's taken quite some time, but Netflix streaming video has finally arrived on the Ubuntu Linux desktop. In this easy, step-by-step, Jack Wallen shows you how.
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Linux 101: Easy VNC server setup
If you need to remote into your Linux server, VNC might be the best option. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of setting up a VNC server on an rpm-based distribution.
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Fact sheet: Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander)
Here is a quick fact sheet about what changes you can expect to see in Ubuntu 13.10 (Saucy Salamander).
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How to install GNOME 3.8 on Ubuntu
If you want to try Ubuntu 13.04, but prefer a different desktop than Unity, Jack Wallen shows you how you can install the latest iteration of GNOME Shell (3.8) and why you should give it a try.
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Tweak Ubuntu Unity: Get a dock-style launcher and Unity Dash
One of the biggest criticisms of Ubuntu Unity is the inability to move the Launcher. After having an epiphany, Jack Wallen illustrates one way you can have the best of both worlds.
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Using smartctl to get SMART status information on your hard drives
Vincent Danen has some tips for using the smartmontools package to obtain important information about the health of your hard drives that could provide early warning signs of problems.
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Chroot users with OpenSSH: An easier way to confine users to their home directories
With the release of OpenSSH 4.9p1, you no longer have to rely on third-party hacks or complicated chroot setups to confine users to their home directories or give them access to SFTP services. Vincent Danen tells you how to take advantage of this new addition to OpenSSH.
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The Canonical conundrum: Why the Ubuntu hate?
Jack Wallen offers his perspective on the Canonical and Ubuntu debate. Do you think Canonical should be thanked or shunned for their decisions? Take the poll.
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Handle some common Administration tasks in DokuWiki
Find out how to handle a few DokuWiki management tasks from the Administration interface.
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Best open source HRM and ERP solutions
There's a reason why enterprise companies "get" Linux and open source. It's not just because of the security and reliability -- it's for the software. Check out this list of best in breed tools for HRM and ERP.
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Better than BackTrack? Kali Linux offers new brand of pen-testing tools
BackTrack Linux no more. The popular open source package of penetration testing tools now has a new platform and a new name.
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Set up easy file sharing with NFS on Linux
Particularly for Windows-less environments where Samba is not needed, NFS is an easy and reliable way to share files between Linux and UNIX systems. Vincent Danen takes you through the setup.