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SolutionBase: Linux gets a desktop publishing solution with Scribus
Desktop publishing has long been an area where Linux lacked decent applications. This article describes how to use Scribus to handle desktop publishing tasks in Linux.
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Safely delete Linux files with libtrash
Deleting files in Linux usually pushes you to the point of no return, with no hope of retrieving any files you may have accidentally deleted. But there is a way to get deleted file...
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Build a recovery floppy for your Linux system with tomsrtbt
What do you do when your Linux system won't boot? Panic? Weep? Start sending out resumes? If you have a boot floppy, you can use it to restart your system and figure out what's wro...
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Simplify RPM administration with GRAB
Tracking a Linux RPM install database can be a full-time task. Any package that can simplify this process is golden, and GRAB is just that. In this Daily Drill Down, Jim McIntyre s...
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'Kickstart' your Linux installations
Unattended installations are a must for systems administrators, and Linux has heeded this call for installation automation. Jim McIntyre explains how the Kickstart installation mak...
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SmoothWall removes the pain from implementing a Linux firewall/gateway
If you're looking for a solid and simple firewall, feast your eyes on the SmoothWall Linux distribution. In this Daily Drill Down, Jim McIntyre helps you smooth out your security w...
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Specifying command execution order in Linux
Looking for a way to make command execution more efficient (and safe)? Jim McIntyre introduces you to command execution order and operators that will make your Linux/UNIX admin job...
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Using Cryptographic Filesystem with Linux
Employing cryptography is quickly becoming key in the IT industry. Although transferring large encrypted files can be a difficult task, the Cryptographic Filesystem makes this proc...
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Using the find command
All operating systems have their own methods of searching for files. Linux is no stranger to this concept. In fact, in Linux, the find command comes in quite handy. Read on as Jim ...
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Configuring Linux sound services with ALSA
Getting sound configured in Linux can be a nightmare. Rescue is on the way in the form of Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA). Jim McIntyre is here to walk you through install...