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How do I... Run Linux/UNIX clients on Windows with XWin32 Live?
September 16, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Encrypt files with GPG4Win?
September 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
File encryption has been a key component to safe business practices for a long time. Whether it is keeping the prying eyes of competitors out of your critical product information or keeping the...
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10 must-have Linux office applications
October 1, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Extend laptop battery life in Windows Vista?
October 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Parallel to the importance of having a laptop is having a laptop with a battery that will last you long enough to get your work done. If you have Microsoft Windows Vista running your machine you...
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10 reasons for switching to a different Linux distribution
October 20, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Block IP addresses with Peer Guardian 2?
October 22, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Use secure copy for file encryption in Windows?
October 27, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The secure copy command allows the user to securely copy files from a local machine to a remote machine with encryption. One of the easiest methods of achieving this feat is with WinSCP. Jack...
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How do I... Create virtual multiple desktops in Windows?
November 4, 2008, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows does not have the inherent ability to take advantage of multiple desktops. But, thanks to Sysinternals and the utility Desktops, Vista can enjoy a Linux-like multiple desktop...
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10 Linux desktops you shouldn't overlook
November 5, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Configure OpenDNS in Windows Vista?
November 11, 2008, 12:00am PST
DNS entries are often the primary suspect on a slow network connection. From routers to individual machines, DNS entries are typically received via DHCP and, if you're mobile with your laptop, you...
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10 Linux replacements for iTunes
November 24, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Enable a 360 degree Windows desktop?
November 25, 2008, 12:00am PST
The standard default desktop layout that ships with Microsoft Windows Vista is not the end of the story. With 360desktop you can customize Vista with a panoramic desktop configured just the way...
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10 ways to minimize removable media headaches in Linux
December 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
If you've shied away from Linux because of the hassle of working with removable media, you may want to take another look. Thanks to automation -- and with the help of these tips -- you may find...
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10 things Linux does better than OS X
December 8, 2008, 12:00am PST
OS X is heralded for its friendliness, but according to Jack Wallen, it falls short in many other respects. Find out why he says Linux is superior in everything from flexibility to portability to...
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How do I... Install KDE applications on Windows?
December 9, 2008, 12:00am PST
Thanks to a group of KDE developers, it is possible to run some KDE-specific applications up and running on Microsoft Windows. Jack Wallen explains how to install KDE applications and have them...
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How do I... Tweak Vista indexing options for better performance?
December 15, 2008, 12:00am PST
Microsoft Windows Vista indexes files on your PC, which is great for searching but can lead to a decrease in system performance if not properly managed. The more files your machine has to index,...
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How do I... Map my network with Nessus 3 in Windows?
December 17, 2008, 12:00am PST
Nessus is a powerful, cross platform network scanner that does many things. By using Nessus to scan your network you can save the results, giving you an outstanding map of your current network....
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Top Linux resources: Best of Jack Wallen
December 22, 2008, 12:00am PST
Linux guru Jack Wallen has been a key contributor to our 10 Things blog over the past year, focusing on real-world Linux concerns ranging from security, network administration, and applications to...
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10 predictions for Linux and open source in 2009
January 7, 2009, 12:00am PST
Jack Wallen believes that the new year holds a great deal of promise for the Linux OS and open source software -- from an explosion in the mobile arena to large-enterprise scalability to...
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10 things you should do to secure Apache
January 14, 2009, 12:00am PST
If you think Apache and Linux will deflect all threats without extra security precautions, think again. As Jack Wallen explains, you need to take a number of steps to make sure Apache is a secure...
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How do I... Resize a Vista partition without damaging data?
January 16, 2009, 12:00am PST
There are many reasons why you might want or need to resize a partition, but generally speaking partitions can not be resized without damaging data. That is, until Microsoft Windows Vista. With...
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How do I... Tweak performance with Vista Service Optimizer?
January 26, 2009, 12:00am PST
The Vista Service Optimizer is a tool that can diagnose your machine and offer up suggestions for eking out more performance. Whether you want to handle the task manually or have the Service...
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10 ways to help users transition to Linux
January 27, 2009, 12:00am PST
There's no reason why switching to Linux should be traumatic for your users (or stressful for you). As Jack Wallen explains, you can set them up to succeed if you approach things the right...
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How do I... Use ReNamer to batch rename files?
February 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
Batch file renaming is not a task anyone should have to undertake manually. It is time consuming and a mistake can be costly (especially when dealing with production files). Jack Wallen shows you...
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How do I... Use ArsClip to enhance the Windows clipboard?
February 17, 2009, 12:00am PST
ArsClip monitors the Windows (98, Me, 2000, XP, and Vista) clipboard and keeps track of the last 15 levels (the default amount) of copied text entries. Jack Wallen shows you how to use ArsClip to...
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10 ways to go green with Linux
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
From reduced packaging to energy savings to extended equipment lifecycles, Linux can help you green up your tech environment. Jack Wallen looks at some of the eco-friendly benefits of running...
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10 reasons why GNOME is better than KDE
March 9, 2009, 12:00am PDT
A new battle is playing out in the Linux desktop arena. See why Jack Wallen believes that today's GNOME has pulled ahead of today's KDE in terms of design, stability, and usability.This download...
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10 ways Microsoft could help Linux
March 27, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Stop the presses: Jack Wallen supports an alliance between Microsoft and Linux. Find out why he believes both camps could work together for the benefit of all concerned.This download is also...
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How do I... Benchmark USB drives with CheckFlash?
March 31, 2009, 12:00am PDT
CheckFlash is an easy to use USB flash drive benchmarking tool that can handle a few important tasks for those administrators who have a need to know their devices are up to the task. In this...
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How do I... Take control of my Windows Desktop with WinSplit Revolution?
April 15, 2009, 12:00am PDT
If you are using a monitor capable of high resolutions, and you frequently work with many open windows, you know getting those windows just in the right position can be a time-consuming job. That...
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How do I... Use Tag2Find for better Windows searches?
April 21, 2009, 12:00am PDT
You know how difficult it can be some times to locate that one specific file on your Microsoft Windows PC. An application like Tag2Find enables you to tag files with a system similar to the...
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How do I... Scan, cure, and optimize Windows with RegCure?
April 24, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Windows users know how critical it is to keep the registry clear of obsolete, missing, and/or corrupt entries. Most users (and/or administrators) do not have the time or the skills to search...
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10 reasons you'll want to install Ubuntu 9.04
April 28, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Ubuntu's most recent release offers numerous improvements over an already solid OS. In fact, Jack Wallen says it could be the best overall release of a Linux distribution he's ever seen.This...
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Backup e-mail clients and Web browsers with new tool
May 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
MailBrowserBackup is an elegant, simple, and reliable open source application designed specifically to meet your mail client and Web browser back up needs. This download is also available as an...
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10 solid Linux distributions for your netbook
May 14, 2009, 12:00am PDT
You don't have to settle for an OS that's a bad fit for your netbook -- there are numerous alternatives, some of which can provide a near-laptop experience. Jack Wallen runs through the pros and...
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How do I... Block access to Web sites with ProCon Latte?
May 18, 2009, 12:00am PDT
There are times when you need to be able to block access to certain Web sites. There are plenty of applications out there that will allow you to control browsing via white lists. But none of them...
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Increase productivity with these 10 helpful OpenOffice extensions
May 22, 2009, 12:00am PDT
OpenOffice offers a host of essential features, but as with most software, it would be nice to have it do just a little bit more. Jack Wallen has sorted through the scores of available OpenOffice...
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How do I... Monitor Web sites and their changes with Wysigot?
May 27, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Wysigot is an application that will capture the content (including scripts, flash, and cookies) of the sites you follow and alert you when something changes. Jack Wallen explains how it works....
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10 Linux and open source developer tools you should not overlook
March 16, 2009, 12:00am PDT
To take advantage of the excellent Linux development environment, you need to have the right tools. Here's a rundown of some of the best ones out there and the features they have to offer.This...
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Top 10 financial applications for Linux
June 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10 ways to make apt-get easier to use
August 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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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How do I... Install and use PktFilter to secure Windows?
July 29, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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....
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10 ways to make Linux boot faster
July 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Recover Linux data files with a Windows tool?
July 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience
July 2, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Replace my Apple iPod firmware with Rockbox?
June 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Top 10 financial applications for Linux
June 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Set up a printer using the Common UNIX Printing System?
June 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Boost security by stopping these 10 Linux services on your server
June 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Connect an Apple iPod to an Ubuntu Linux PC?
June 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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....
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10 ways to secure your Linux desktop
May 28, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Cut down on Linux command-line typing with these 10 handy bash aliases
May 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 6, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10 ways to sell corporate on Linux
April 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software
April 14, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical installation problems he's...
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10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
April 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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...
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Make your Windows desktop more efficient with Aston
April 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
You can perk up that stale Windows desktop with a interface shell replacement while, at the same time, making your desktop more useful. It's not as difficult as it might seem. Aston is a...
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How do I... Create a 3D logo in GIMP?
March 18, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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....
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How do I... Connect a Mac OS X machine to a Samba share?
February 26, 2008, 12:00am PST
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....
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How do I... Install plugins for Firefox in Linux?
February 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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How do I... Create desktop icons in KDE and GNOME?
January 17, 2008, 12:00am PST
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...
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Linux: Set it and forget it
June 4, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Microsoft Windows may rule the network on most small and medium businesses, but it's not your only choice. Once an OS for hobbyists, Linux has become a significant threat to Windows' dominance....
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SolutionBase: Get a handle on GNOME settings with Gconf-edit
May 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Managing and making desktop settings in a large organization consistent can be difficult. Jack Wallen shows you how you can use Gconf to tweak settings in GNOME that allow you to enforce rules and...
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SolutionBase: Deploy Dynamic DNS with ease using Webmin
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
As if deploying a DNS server isn't complicated enough, deploying DDNS can be an even bigger chore. Having to deal with manually editing configuration files makes it worse. Jack Wallen shows how to...
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SolutionBase: Configure a firewall in Linux using SuSe's YaST
May 15, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Configuring a firewall in Linux used to mean making many changes to text files on the command line. The chore was tedious and time consuming. In this article, Jack Wallen shows how to configure a...
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SolutionBase: Set up a Linux proxy server with ease using Webmin
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
You want to control where your users can go on the Internet, but you don't want to buy an expensive proprietary solution. Nor do you want to fiddle with complex .conf files or Linux commands. What...
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SolutionBase: Setting up a POP server with SuSE Linux and Webmin
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you want to deploy an e-mail solution in your organization, you don't need to buy an expensive proprietary solution. You also don't have to wrestle with command line tools if you choose to use...
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SolutionBase: Configure a Samba server in Linux with SuSE's YaST
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Even if Windows rules the desktop in your organization, you can still use Linux as a file server in the background. All it takes is installing Samba. Rather than fighting with samba.conf text...
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SolutionBase: Configuring a DNS server with SuSE's YaST
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Linux can be intimidating for a Windows administrator because a lot of configuration for network services must be done from the command line. Jack Wallen shows how to configure a DNS server using...
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SolutionBase: Configuring a DHCP server with SuSE's YaST
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
DHCP is a vital service in today's network environment. Windows adminstrators may be too intimidated by Linux's command line tools to create a DHCP server. Here's how you can do so from a GUI.
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SolutionBase: Setting up Apache as a Web server under Linux via GUI
May 14, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Doing things in Linux can present a large learning curve to a Windows-savvy network administrator. Jack Wallen shows the easy way to setup an Apache Web server under Linux.
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SolutionBase: Puppy Linux teaches an old dog new tricks
May 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
There are many different Linux distributions available. If you want a distribution small enough to run from an USB drive but with all the power of a full distribution, this article will show why...
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SolutionBase: GUI replacements for Linux command line tools
May 1, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Just as with Windows, there are many things you can do from the command line in Linux, but most people prefer to use a GUI. Here are some of the common GUI tools you'll find working with Linux and...
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SolutionBase: Linux wireless networking made possible with ndiswrapper
April 27, 2007, 12:00am PDT
In most modern Linux distributions, wireless networking is relatively easy to set up. There are some chipsets and distributions that take a little bit of extra work. That's where ndiswrapper comes...
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SolutionBase: Demystifying SELinux
April 25, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Properly securing systems is one of the biggest challenges a network administrator faces. Just because you choose to run Linux doesn't mean that security is any less of a concern. Jack Wallen...
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SolutionBase: Build a quick and inexpensive content management system with phpWebSite
April 19, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Managing content on a web site can be complicated and expensive. Fortunately, you can solve both of these problems using the open source tool called phpWebSite. Jack Wallen shows how it works.
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SolutionBase: Demystifying LVM in Linux
April 18, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Shuffling data around hard drives and repartitioning can be confusing in the land of Linux. In this article, Jack Wallen shows you how to manage disks with Logical Volume Management.
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SolutionBase: Using fwbuilder to create a Linux firewall
April 18, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Trying to build a Linux firewall using iptables can be pretty confusing. Jack Wallen shows quickly how to construct firewall scripts for Linux using Firewall Builder.
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SolutionBase: Backup Linux reliably with rsync and tar
April 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
If you want to have a successful disaster recovery plan in place, you've got to start with backups. There are several utilities you can use to back up Linux servers, but one of the most basic ways...
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SolutionBase: Working with Scribus for Linux desktop publishing
April 16, 2007, 12:00am PDT
Desktop publishing has long been the territory of Mac OS X workstations and, to a lesser extent, Windows machines. Jack Wallen shows you how to work with Scribus to turn your Linux workstation...
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