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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How to insert spreadsheets in a WordPress blog, part 2
Learn how to embed simple spreadsheets in your WordPress blogs with iframe and jQuery.sheet.
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Hand of Thief malware could be dangerous (if you install it)
Jack Wallen takes a look at the Hand of Thief trojan and what it means for the Linux community.
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How to insert spreadsheets in a WordPress blog, part 1
Learn how to embed simple spreadsheets in your WordPress blogs with Gelsheet.
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How to install a fully portable desktop on a USB for on-the-go access
Jack Wallen shows you the steps to install Porteus, a fully-encapsulated desktop that you can take with you on a USB.
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Ubuntu Edge: A case of mistaken identity
Jack Wallen has doubts about the wisdom of Canonical forging ahead with the Ubuntu Edge.
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Four ways to generate or process Inkscape vector graphics automatically
Marco Fioretti shows you how to use the open source program Inkscape to automatically generate or modify vector graphics.
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Get a Chromebook-like platform on your Ubuntu desktop with Jolicloud
You can bring the simplicity of Chromebooks to your Ubuntu desktop by installing Jolicloud. Jack Wallen tells you why it's good for multi-user environments and how to get it.
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What if there were only one Linux distribution?
The hallmark of Linux is choice, but if there were only one distro would you still want to use it over the proprietary alternatives?
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Android and open source once again pushing boundaries of technology
Jack Wallen considers the next step in the evolution of desktop-to-mobile design with the advent of the new HP Slate 21 tablet and how it could change the market.
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Installing and testing Ubuntu's Mir server
It was recently announced that Mir would be the default display server for Ubuntu 13.10. Jack Wallen decided it was time to see how Mir was coming along. He was quite surprised at the results.
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Three great ways to use variables in LibreOffice and OpenOffice
Learn how to get the most out of the variables feature in both OpenOffice and LibreOffice.
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Two things Canonical can do to heal the rift in the open source community
Jack Wallen has been giving the rift between the open source community and Canonical a lot of thought. Here are two things Canonical needs to change.
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Phatch, the team-friendly photo processor
Phatch is an easy-to-use photo processor that allows batch processing and an array of actions that can be automated. Marco Fioretti shows you how it works.
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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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Lightworks video editor: Another missing piece for Linux
Lightworks has ported its video editing product to the Linux platform, and although it's still in beta, it shows some serious polish and potential.
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Create your own yum repository
Vincent Danen explains how to create your own yum repository with the createrepo tool. One thing it allows you to do is to distribute specialized packages within an organization.
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How to join Ubuntu to a Windows Workgroup
Do you need to join your Linux workstation to a Windows Workgroup? Believe it or not, it isn't a challenging task. In this Open Source blog, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps so that your Linux machine can play nice on that Windows Workgroup.
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Two simple filters for wireshark to analyze TCP and UDP traffic
Scott Reeves shares the wireshark filters that helps you isolate TCP and UDP traffic.
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How to set up a Linux OpenVPN client
Vincent Danen follows up his tip on setting up OpenVPN server with these steps to set up a Linux client on OpenVPN.
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How to compare the content of two or more directories automatically
Marco Fioretti suggests some ways in Linux to automatically compare the contents of multiple directories in order to find missing, duplicate, or unwanted files.
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How to set up an OpenVPN server
Vincent Danen shows you how to set up OpenVPN and takes you through some of the tricky configuration steps to get you up and running quickly.
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Use Wireshark to inspect packets on your network
Scott Reeves illustrates how you can use Wireshark to inspect packets, looking specifically at various points in the OSI layer, to troubleshoot network issues.
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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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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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Using jperf to check network performance
Scott Reeves explains how to use the GUI version of iperf for network monitoring and testing.
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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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iperf: a simple but powerful tool for troubleshooting networks
Scott Reeves demonstrates the use of iperf, which provides basic information on throughput, packet loss, and jitter to help you troubleshoot UDP and TCP issues.
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Using the flow graph feature on Wireshark
Scott Reeves demonstrates the flow graph feature of the Wireshark tool, which can help you check connections between client server, finding timeouts, re-transmitted frames, or dropped connections.