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10 things I miss about old school Linux
Feb 2011
The evolution of Linux has led to many improvements -- but a few great things have been lost along the way. Jack Wallen revisits the aspects of Linux he wouldn't mind bringing back. This download...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 terms and concepts related to open source
Feb 2011
Despite the proliferation of open source projects, some people are still fuzzy on the terminology and basic open source concepts. Susan Harkins put together this list to help clear up some of the...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10 industries that would benefit from using open source
Mar 2011
Open source solutions are gaining popularity across a wide spectrum of businesses -- but its adoption is slow in some sectors. Jack Wallen lists the industries he thinks should be using (or using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Book chapters
Troubleshoot storage performance problems in your Linux system
Nov 2006
SANs are growing in popularity because they assist with storage consolidation and simplification. And the main discussion point within the computing industry with regards to storage consolidation...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Explore U-Boot and the critical role of bootloaders in an embedded Linux system
Dec 2006
The bootloader's role in an embedded Linux system cannot be overstated: it is the first piece of software that takes control upon applying power, a critical component that provides the foundation...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Customize Linux with these 10 boot prompt options
Apr 2007
One of the reasons Linux-based systems are so popular is their configurability -- almost every aspect of the operating system's behavior can be customized. Ten of the most useful Linux prompt...
Provided by Melonfire
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Book chapters
Use Metasploit Framework to develop functional exploits faster and with less effort
Jun 2007
The security tool Metasploit Framework (MSF) was the first open-source and freely available exploit development framework, and since 2003, it has grown to be one of the security community's most...
Provided by Syngress
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A couple of MySQL stored procedures myths get busted
Jun 2007
Two often repeated myths about MySQL stored procedures include (1) MySQL does not support stored procedures and (2) MySQL stored procedures are too difficult to work with under typical...
Provided by Edmond Woychowsky
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Book chapters
Beef up your Ubuntu Linux system admin toolkit with these essential system monitoring tools
Aug 2007
To keep systems in optimum shape, administrators need to be able to monitor them closely. Fortunately, Ubuntu provides a wealth of utilities designed to give you as much or as little feedback as...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Create professional-quality photographic and text effects for free with the GIMP
Aug 2007
The GIMP, an image editor whose power and ease of use rivals that of Adobe Photoshop, is one of the world's most popular free software applications. In this chapter download from The Artist's...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Secure your network for free with Snort
Aug 2007
In this chapter download from How to Cheat at Configuring Open Source Security Tools, gain a practical understanding of the open-source IDS known as Snort and how it can help you with your network...
Provided by Syngress
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Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software
Aug 2007
TechRepublic's Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software in the Enterprise takes a look at some of the most popular open source options available from a Windows administrator...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Create e-mail templates and signatures in Thunderbird?
Sep 2007
Users can create e-mail templates in Mozilla's Thunderbird that will allow them to add any formatting they want when composing an e-mail. Thunderbird can also be set to automatically enter...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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Book chapters
Manage storage in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Sep 2007
Gain an understanding of the many storage configuration schemes (some of which can be combined) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux in this chapter download from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Administration....
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort
Oct 2007
System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (IDS) are two important weapons...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Use network sniffers to defend your network against intrusion
Oct 2007
Even properly secured and hardened systems that have been tested for security vulnerabilities will eventually come under attack or experience other security issues. Fortunately, tools are...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Investigate attacks against your network with these open-source forensic tools
Oct 2007
Even if you do everything right to secure your network, including implement security measures properly and maintain them vigilantly, no network is 100% secure. So, what do you do if, in spite of...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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How do I... Install VMware Server 1.04 onto an Ubuntu Linux system?
Oct 2007
It is indeed possible to run VMware Server on a personal computer running the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Steven Warren outlines the steps you need to take to make this configuration a reality...
Provided by Steven Warren
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35+ keyboard shortcuts that save you time in Mozilla Thunderbird
Oct 2007
Keyboard and mouse shortcuts for your Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client can cut down on writing time and increase productivity. But in order for shortcuts to make your job easier, you'll need to...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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Book chapters
Explore the Ubuntu Linux desktop
Oct 2007
GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other operating systems, Ubuntu...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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SolutionSeries: Linux on the desktop (Shattering Microsoft's hold on your PCs)
Nov 2007
Where do you turn if you want to break free from running Microsoft Windows, want a viable alternative OS, and don't want to be locked into a particular hardware vendor? For many, the solution has...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Use add-ons and extensions in Mozilla Thunderbird?
Dec 2007
Add-ons and extensions can greatly enhance the already feature-rich Mozilla Thunderbird. Whether you need to do business in a foreign language or just want to customize a color scheme, there is...
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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How do I... Create desktop icons in KDE and GNOME?
Jan 2008
Most Linux installs include thousands of applications, but not all those applications get an icon on either the KDE or GNOME desktop. If you want to launch one of those applications from the...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Install plugins for Firefox in Linux?
Feb 2008
For many, one of the biggest obstacles in Linux is installing applications. Because the computing world has grown so accustomed to click and install, the idea of having to manually install...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Connect a Mac OS X machine to a Samba share?
Feb 2008
Working (or living) within a Linux-based network is become more and more commonplace. And with the popularity of Mac OS X rising, Apple-based computers have to play well inside a Linux network....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Create a 3D logo in GIMP?
Mar 2008
One thing the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) does very simply is create 3D logos. The application does this with the help of what is called "Script-Fu," which is GIMP's scripting extension....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
Apr 2008
Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. So...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 ways to sell corporate on Linux
Apr 2008
Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migrate over to the Linux...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 2008
For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professional looking print media. And...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Log Linux services with runit
May 2008
Vincent Danen explains how to configure logging for supervised services with the runit program.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Finding weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys
May 2008
Vincent Danen reports on a recent vulnerability that affects Debian-based systems, including Ubuntu. This vulnerability caused OpenSSL to generate weak keys for anything relying on OpenSSL,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Dig for more data in the /proc directory
May 2008
Vincent Danen introduces you to the /proc filesystem, which you can mine for a lot of helpful information about your system and running processes on your system.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Connect an Apple iPod to an Ubuntu Linux PC?
Jun 2008
It is indeed possible to connect an Apple iPod MP3 player to a personal computer running Ubuntu Linux. Jack Wallen shows you what open source software application you need and how to set it up....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Realize the flexibility of OpenSSH
Jun 2008
Vincent Danen explains the flexibility and power of OpenSSH. With it, you can access systems remotely and securely; transfer files securely (using scp, sftp, or even rsync over ssh); execute...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Boost security by stopping these 10 Linux services on your server
Jun 2008
So you have that smokin' Linux LAMP server up and running, and you want it to be as secure as possible. But what services should you stop (permanently) to increase security -- and how do you go...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Set up a printer using the Common UNIX Printing System?
Jun 2008
Users often have trouble setting up hardware in Linux because they simply aren't used to the way things are done in Linux. Setting up hardware is relatively simple (once you know where the tools...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get Up To Speed: Linux
Jun 2008
If you are asked what an operating system is, you may not know the answer. If you are asked what Windows is (in reference to your computer) you probably have an idea. But what about Linux?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Use Fuse to mount remote ssh directories
Jun 2008
The FUSE project has made editing remote files convenient by allowing local-filesystem-like access to remote files. With plugins like sshfs, which transparently makes an SFTP connection to a...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Top 10 financial applications for Linux
Jun 2008
Many people don't realize the wealth of applications available for Linux -- and that includes financial software. Jack Wallen introduces 10 Linux apps that will meet your financial needs, whether...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get Up To Speed: GNOME
Jun 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. Of those...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 Linux replacements for iTunes
Nov 2008
Linux offers a variety of options for those who want an alternative to iTunes. Jack Wallen looks at the available choices and the features included in each one.This download is also available as...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Use Dovecot for POP3 / IMAP services
Nov 2008
Traditionally, if you wanted to set up POP3 or IMAP services on your Linux system, you would use Courier-IMAP, uw-imap, or cyrus-imapd. Vincent Danen introduces a lesser-known but increasingly...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Tips and tricks for working on the command line in Linux
Nov 2008
Vincent Danen believes in the power of the command line as being faster and more powerful than a GUI, once you get the hang of it. Here are some of his favorite tips and shortcuts for working from...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 Linux desktops you shouldn't overlook
Nov 2008
Even if you're happy with the Linux desktop you currently use, you might want to check out some alternatives to see what you could be missing. Jack Wallen highlights 10 of the best desktops and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Using dnsmasq for DNS and DHCP services
Nov 2008
Vincent Danen introduces an open source solution called dnsmasq, which provides both DNS forwarding and DHCP services for a small network or home office.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Use DropBox to seamlessly sync files
Oct 2008
Vincent Danen introduces open source DropBox, a file synchronization service that works for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows clients. DropBox can be used to share documents, configuration files,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Block IP addresses with Peer Guardian 2?
Oct 2008
Network security doesn't end with the installation of a firewall or any automated security package. There are times when you'll need to block certain ranges of IP addresses (or known hosts) based...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 reasons for switching to a different Linux distribution
Oct 2008
Sooner or later, you're going to get the urge to switch distributions -- maybe for a change of pace or maybe out of more practical considerations. Here's a look at some of the most common reasons...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux
Oct 2008
If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 must-have Linux office applications
Oct 2008
Does Linux have what it takes to meet the needs of the corporate desktop? Jack Wallen thinks so. Here's his list of office apps that can handle everything from word processing to project...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Consider these Linux file management alternatives
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen introduces Linux file management alternatives, Gentoo, Krusader, and Midnight Commander. Here are the basics about each if you want to try something different.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 things Linux does better than Windows
Sep 2008
If you tallied up the strengths and weaknesses of Linux and Windows, which OS would come out ahead? According to Jack Wallen, superiority in security, flexibility, interoperability, community, and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Run Linux/UNIX clients on Windows with XWin32 Live?
Sep 2008
Jack Wallen wrote previously about how you can open (and use) Linux applications in Windows using a combination of PuTTY and XWin32. He is happy to report that XWin32 Live reduces previous...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Try command-line looping for added efficiency
Sep 2008
Creating complex commands is one of the strengths of the command line, even though it takes an investment of time to learn this skill. Using loops, you can take often-used commands that would...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I ... Enable Spambayes filtering in Thunderbird for Windows?
Sep 2008
The Thunderbird e-mail client is an outstanding piece of cross-platform, open source software. But one area where Thunderbird can use a little improvement is its Spam protection. Spambayes is a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Debrief And Defend: Choosing Linux instead of Windows Vista
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Debrief And Defend: Standardizing on Windows Vista instead of Linux
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Expanding text with Snippits in Linux
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen admires the Mac text-expanding tools like Typinator or TextExpander and has been looking for a similar tool in Linux. The best counterpart he found is a program called Snippits. Here...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Send messages and alerts from the command line
Aug 2008
Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 fundamental differences between Linux and Windows
Aug 2008
Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Jack Wallen has distilled the key differences into one...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Run Linux applications in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why an administrator would want to be able to run Linux GUI applications from a Windows machine. Say, for example, you have a GUI-enabled Linux server that you run headless....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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One-time scheduling of tasks with At
Aug 2008
Scheduling services with cron and similar tools is great for repetitive tasks but inconvenient for one-time tasks. Vincent Danen introduces the flexible At command for tasks that only need to be...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Schedule periodic tasks with cron
Aug 2008
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.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
Aug 2008
Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get a complete security toolkit with BackTrack 3
Aug 2008
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...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 ways to make apt-get easier to use
Aug 2008
The apt-get package management system can trip you up, even though it's supposed to simplify your work. Jack Wallen offers some practical pointers to help you get around various apt-get...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Install extra packages on the ASUS Eee PC
Aug 2008
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.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Customize the Joe text editor
Aug 2008
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...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Install and use PktFilter to secure Windows?
Jul 2008
PktFilter is an open source (distributed under the BSD license), command-line security tool designed to allow the user to configure the IPv4 filtering driver for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 ways to make Linux boot faster
Jul 2008
On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. Jack Wallen shares a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC
Jul 2008
The Xandros distribution that comes with the ASUS Eee PC 900 is a great experience for those new to Linux, but for more advanced users, it may feel quite limited. Out of the many distributions...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
Jul 2008
Recovering data from a hard drive with corrupted partition table created by the Linux operating system is not something you do every day. However, DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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GUI scripting with Zenity
Jul 2008
Zenity is a tool that allows you to create GUI prompts for shell scripts. Similar to the dialog tool, which creates nice "graphical" text interfaces for the CLI, Zenity creates GUI widgets and...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience
Jul 2008
A few simple keyboard shortcuts can make your work in Linux far more efficient. Jack Wallen runs through 10 of his favorites, for both desktop environments and window managers.This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Send mail with eSMTP for a simple, single-user system
Jul 2008
Programs like Sendmail or Postfix work great for multi-user systems or servers, but this setup may be more complex than you need for a single-user desktop system. Vincent Danen introduces you to...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Replace my Apple iPod firmware with Rockbox?
Jun 2008
While the firmware that Apple supplied with your iPod is adequate, it has a certain limitations. By replacing the standard iPod firmware with software from Rockbox, you can add flexibility to your...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Chroot users with OpenSSH: An easier way to confine users to their home directories
Jun 2008
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....
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get Up To Speed: Alternative Linux Desktops
Jul 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. One of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Get Up To Speed: KDE
Jun 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. Of those...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Get Up To Speed: GNOME
Jun 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. Of those...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Using the openssl command-line program
Apr 2008
OpenSSL can be used to create, request, sign, and revoke certificates and can also be used to perform other cryptographic operations such as creating hashes for files, testing SSL connections, and...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Use runit to supervise Linux services
May 2008
Gerrit Pape's runit is similar to djb's daemontools and allows you to run supervised services, like daemontools, and also allows you to replace SysV init completely if you so desire. Vincent Danen...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 2008
For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professional looking print media. And...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Log Linux services with runit
May 2008
Vincent Danen explains how to configure logging for supervised services with the runit program.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Cut down on Linux command-line typing with these 10 handy bash aliases
May 2008
The Linux desktop may have come a long way, but there are still times when you'll need to use the command line. Luckily, you don't have to type the same commands over and over. Jack Wallen shares...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Finding weak OpenSSL/OpenSSH keys
May 2008
Vincent Danen reports on a recent vulnerability that affects Debian-based systems, including Ubuntu. This vulnerability caused OpenSSL to generate weak keys for anything relying on OpenSSL,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Dig for more data in the /proc directory
May 2008
Vincent Danen introduces you to the /proc filesystem, which you can mine for a lot of helpful information about your system and running processes on your system.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 ways to secure your Linux desktop
May 2008
Out of the box, a Linux desktop is highly secure -- but this level of security doesn't necessarily involve specialized software or techniques. Sometimes, the easiest means to security are those...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Delegate privileges to users with sudo
Jun 2008
Vincent Danen offers a quick primer about the popular sudo program and shows you how to use it to delegate different privileges to users.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How do I... Connect an Apple iPod to an Ubuntu Linux PC?
Jun 2008
It is indeed possible to connect an Apple iPod MP3 player to a personal computer running Ubuntu Linux. Jack Wallen shows you what open source software application you need and how to set it up....
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Realize the flexibility of OpenSSH
Jun 2008
Vincent Danen explains the flexibility and power of OpenSSH. With it, you can access systems remotely and securely; transfer files securely (using scp, sftp, or even rsync over ssh); execute...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Boost security by stopping these 10 Linux services on your server
Jun 2008
So you have that smokin' Linux LAMP server up and running, and you want it to be as secure as possible. But what services should you stop (permanently) to increase security -- and how do you go...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
How do I... Set up a printer using the Common UNIX Printing System?
Jun 2008
Users often have trouble setting up hardware in Linux because they simply aren't used to the way things are done in Linux. Setting up hardware is relatively simple (once you know where the tools...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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TechRepublic Live 2011: The state of the Linux ecosystem
Oct 2011
A video recording of a presentation by Jack Wallen given at TechRepublic Live 2011 in Louisville, KY, on September 30th, 2011.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Get Up To Speed: Linux
Jun 2008
If you are asked what an operating system is, you may not know the answer. If you are asked what Windows is (in reference to your computer) you probably have an idea. But what about Linux?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Use Fuse to mount remote ssh directories
Jun 2008
The FUSE project has made editing remote files convenient by allowing local-filesystem-like access to remote files. With plugins like sshfs, which transparently makes an SFTP connection to a...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Top 10 financial applications for Linux
Jun 2008
Many people don't realize the wealth of applications available for Linux -- and that includes financial software. Jack Wallen introduces 10 Linux apps that will meet your financial needs, whether...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Get Up To Speed: GNOME
Jun 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. Of those...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Get Up To Speed: KDE
Jun 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. Of those...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Get Up To Speed: Alternative Linux Desktops
Jul 2008
If you have any interest in using the Linux operating system you will most likely want to get to know one of a handful of desktops available: GNOME, KDE, Enlightenment, XFCE, Compiz, etc. One of...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Chroot users with OpenSSH: An easier way to confine users to their home directories
Jun 2008
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....
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
How do I... Replace my Apple iPod firmware with Rockbox?
Jun 2008
While the firmware that Apple supplied with your iPod is adequate, it has a certain limitations. By replacing the standard iPod firmware with software from Rockbox, you can add flexibility to your...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Send mail with eSMTP for a simple, single-user system
Jul 2008
Programs like Sendmail or Postfix work great for multi-user systems or servers, but this setup may be more complex than you need for a single-user desktop system. Vincent Danen introduces you to...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience
Jul 2008
A few simple keyboard shortcuts can make your work in Linux far more efficient. Jack Wallen runs through 10 of his favorites, for both desktop environments and window managers.This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
GUI scripting with Zenity
Jul 2008
Zenity is a tool that allows you to create GUI prompts for shell scripts. Similar to the dialog tool, which creates nice "graphical" text interfaces for the CLI, Zenity creates GUI widgets and...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
Jul 2008
Recovering data from a hard drive with corrupted partition table created by the Linux operating system is not something you do every day. However, DiskInternals makes a tool called Linux Reader...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC
Jul 2008
The Xandros distribution that comes with the ASUS Eee PC 900 is a great experience for those new to Linux, but for more advanced users, it may feel quite limited. Out of the many distributions...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
10 ways to make Linux boot faster
Jul 2008
On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. Jack Wallen shares a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
How do I... Install and use PktFilter to secure Windows?
Jul 2008
PktFilter is an open source (distributed under the BSD license), command-line security tool designed to allow the user to configure the IPv4 filtering driver for Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003....
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Customize the Joe text editor
Aug 2008
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...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Install extra packages on the ASUS Eee PC
Aug 2008
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.
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10 ways to make apt-get easier to use
Aug 2008
The apt-get package management system can trip you up, even though it's supposed to simplify your work. Jack Wallen offers some practical pointers to help you get around various apt-get...
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Get a complete security toolkit with BackTrack 3
Aug 2008
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...
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10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
Aug 2008
Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort.This...
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Schedule periodic tasks with cron
Aug 2008
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.
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One-time scheduling of tasks with At
Aug 2008
Scheduling services with cron and similar tools is great for repetitive tasks but inconvenient for one-time tasks. Vincent Danen introduces the flexible At command for tasks that only need to be...
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How do I... Run Linux applications in Windows XP?
Aug 2008
There are many reasons why an administrator would want to be able to run Linux GUI applications from a Windows machine. Say, for example, you have a GUI-enabled Linux server that you run headless....
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Send messages and alerts from the command line
Aug 2008
Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.
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Expanding text with Snippits in Linux
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen admires the Mac text-expanding tools like Typinator or TextExpander and has been looking for a similar tool in Linux. The best counterpart he found is a program called Snippits. Here...
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Debrief And Defend: Standardizing on Windows Vista instead of Linux
Sep 2008
Microsoft advocates Windows Vista as the operating system of choice for desktops. But there are plenty of adherents to the Linux operating system who say that it's a better choice. Is it really?...
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