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Selena Frye

Selena Frye

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Selena Frye

Selena Frye
Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer, and IT Security blogs.
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    Getting desktop effects working in Compiz/Emerald

    For years Jack Wallen has been a Linux purist -- sticking with Enlightenment, Afterstep, or Fluxbox. But lately he has been itching to get a bit more dimension to his desktop. Jack explains how he...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 7, 2008, 12:37 PM PDT

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    Why did you make the switch to Linux?

    Do you remember what made you take the first leap into Linux? Take the poll and let us know what nudged (or shoved) you toward your first experience with open source living.

    Posted by Selena Frye | September 4, 2008, 1:08 PM PDT | Latest comment by LeonBA

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    Send messages and alerts from the command line

    Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.

    Posted by Vincent Danen | September 2, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by martian@...

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    Open source etiquette

    Over a decade of using Linux and following open source mailing lists, Jack Wallen has seen many trends come and go. But one thing that doesn't change is the necessity of following proper etiquette...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | September 1, 2008, 7:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by jdclyde

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    Linux hit with Phalanx 2: Is there a Linux double-standard when it comes to security?

    Is there a double-standard applied to Linux security vs. Windows security? The Phalanx 2 exploit, which takes advantage of compromised cryptographic keys in Debian-based systems, is on the loose...

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 28, 2008, 1:39 PM PDT | Latest comment by kingttx

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    One-time scheduling of tasks with At

    Scheduling services with cron and similar tools is great for repetitive tasks but inconvenient for one-time tasks. For tasks that only need to be accomplished once, Vincent Danen suggests the at...

    Posted by Vincent Danen | August 26, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by dreamer2222

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    Serving Music with mt-dappd

    In his quest to have the simplest means to share music across a network, Jack Wallen discovers mt-daapd and finds that sharing music with family (and friends) can actually be a fairly painless...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 25, 2008, 6:58 AM PDT

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    IT needs to retool tech workers for Linux growth

    Is there a shortage of Linux techs out there, now that demand for Linux proficiency is growing? Some IT managers are facing the challenge of finding qualified Linux workers -- that they can afford.

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 22, 2008, 2:20 PM PDT | Latest comment by mar_hunzar@...

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    Schedule periodic tasks with cron

    Vincent Danen covers the basics of scheduling basic system and user tasks with cron, such as downloading e-mail at certain intervals and restarting services.

    Posted by Vincent Danen | August 19, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT

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    Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux?

    Recently Jack Wallen wrote an article on the fundamental differences between Linux and Windows. This article begged the question "Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux?" And so in this blog...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 17, 2008, 4:36 PM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_

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    Mandriva One running on VirtualBox

    Following the advice of some Linux aficionados in the TechRepublic audience, I'm continuing my Linux education by trying out Mandriva One on Virtual Box. Now, what do I do with it?

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 15, 2008, 2:03 PM PDT | Latest comment by bratwizard@...

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    Get a complete security toolkit with BackTrack 3

    The BackTrack LiveCD provides over 300 different tools that can be used by security professionals or system administrators. It includes tools for penetration testing, wireless cracking, network...

    Posted by Vincent Danen | August 12, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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    Debian: The OS for the rest of us

    Jack Wallen takes a break from the user-friendliness of the usual Linux distributions and gives the Debian network installation a try. Read on to find out what his general impressions of this...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 11, 2008, 2:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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    What does Linux do that Windows can't?

    The Linux camp usually finds itself in the position of having to prove that there are open source applications and tools that do as good a job as their Windows counterparts. But what does Linux do...

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 8, 2008, 1:47 PM PDT | Latest comment by leszek.kobiernicki@...

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    Mobile takes center stage at LinuxWorld

    If you want a taste of the hot topics at this week's LinuxWorld conference in San Francisco, check out some of the video highlights.

    Posted by Selena Frye | August 7, 2008, 12:46 PM PDT

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    Customize the Joe text editor

    The Linux text editor Joe has easy-to-remember keystrokes and allows you to customize it to suit your needs. Vincent Danen tells you how to tweak the configuration file to create keybindings and...

    Posted by Vincent Danen | August 5, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by soctuvan@...

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    Mandriva Spring 2008: The new "definitive" Linux?

    Has Jack Wallen finally found the pinnacle of Linux distributions?The one distribution that will usurp Ubuntu as his OS of choice? You'll have to read his take on Mandriva Spring 2008 and see just...

    Posted by Jack Wallen | August 3, 2008, 3:57 PM PDT | Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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    Video: 'Your Linux is ready'

    Here's a countdown of Linux hits for the week, plus one Novell-produced video, spoofing the Mac-PC ads. Do you suppose anyone will ever make one of these ads or parodies that doesn't make the...

    Posted by Selena Frye | July 31, 2008, 8:53 AM PDT

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    Install extra packages on the ASUS Eee PC

    Installing extra packages on the Asus Eee PC is possible if you want more software than the average user. Vincent Danen explains how to set up Xandros repositories to make it easier to add packages.

    Posted by Vincent Danen | July 28, 2008, 12:02 PM PDT | Latest comment by ahjosh@...

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    See for yourself what is inside the ASUS Eee901

    Find out just what is inside the ASUS Eee in one of TechRepublic's Cracking Open Photo Galleries: Cracking Open the ASUS Eee 901 20G ultra-portable.

    Posted by Mark Kaelin | July 28, 2008, 11:11 AM PDT

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