Linux and Open Source

Archive: 10-2011

• Tips to help you move faster using shell history commands

  Marco Fioretti points out the many time-saving uses of the shell history to help you work more efficiently.

  Posted by Marco Fioretti | October 31, 2011, 2:38 PM PDT

• Best Linux distributions for hardware detection and older hardware

  Jack Wallen responds to a question from a long-time Linux fan about small distributions and hardware support. Here is Jack’s advice on lightweight distributions.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | October 31, 2011, 6:51 AM PDT

• Who doesn't want a new Puppy? New releases from Puppy Linux

  The Puppy Linux Project has been busy with several new versions: “Wary,” Lucid, and Slacko. Check out some of the new features for each.

  Posted by Selena Frye | October 25, 2011, 10:09 AM PDT

• File system migrations using tar and dump

  Scott Reeves answers a reader’s question about migrating an existing ext4 file system to LVM. Here are some tips about how to copy the old files to a new file system using dump and tar.

  Posted by Scott Reeves | October 24, 2011, 11:08 AM PDT

• Getting Bodhi Linux up to speed

  Jack Wallen has a new favorite Linux distribution. But that distribution can use some help getting up to speed after installation. Here, Jack shows you what to add for more features in Bodhi Linux.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | October 24, 2011, 7:57 AM PDT

• Ubuntu 11.10 brings Ubuntu Unity closer to fine

  With the release of Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu Unity makes some progress on the desktop front. Is it enough? Jack Wallen offers his take on the state of the desktop from Canonical.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | October 17, 2011, 7:57 AM PDT

• My number one reason to use Mutt: Managing multiple profiles

  Marco Fioretti shares his favorite tricks for creating and managing email profiles in Mutt.

  Posted by Marco Fioretti | October 12, 2011, 6:00 AM PDT

• Steve Jobs' effect on open source

  Although not a fan of Apple products, Jack Wallen does see how Steve Jobs did actually do some good for open source — in ways some may not have considered. Read on and see if you agree.

  Posted by Jack Wallen | October 10, 2011, 6:47 AM PDT

• How to remove weird characters from file and directory names automatically

  Marco Fioretti wrote a simple script to solve a pesky problem automatically. He shares his method of cleaning up bad folder and file names.

  Posted by Marco Fioretti | October 10, 2011, 5:30 AM PDT

• The current (and poor) state of Firefox

  Jack Wallen pulls no punches with his thoughts on the current release of Firefox. Will bugs and bloat bring the flagship open source browser to a screaming halt?

  Posted by Jack Wallen | October 4, 2011, 6:35 AM PDT