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Configure your WAMP server with ApacheConf Pro
See if ApacheConf PRO is software that would be useful to add to your web admin toolkit.
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Ubuntu 13.10: It just works
Find out why Jack Wallen thinks that Ubuntu 13.10 is a solid, reliable platform that just works. Do you agree?
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Steam Box will bring Linux to the masses
Find out why Jack Wallen believes that Valve's Steam Box will help get Linux into the living rooms of the world. Do you agree?
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Set up a basic website with Apache
Here are instructions on getting your small business website up and running with Apache on Linux or Windows.
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Create a photo slide show presentation in LibreOffice 4.1
If you need to create a presentation based on a collection of images and you're short on time, there's no easier way to do it than with LibreOffice 4.1 Presentation software.
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Install the high performance Nginx web server on Ubuntu
Jack Wallen begins a series of articles on Nginx, an open source web server. Find out how to install Nginx and how to start and stop the server.
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Linux advocate contemplates the purchase of a Mac
Linux is, always has been, and always will be Jack Wallen's platform of choice, but an iMac may very well be his next purchase. Find out why.
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Easily install Google Web fonts in Ubuntu with TypeCatcher
Jack Wallen explains how to install and use TypeCatcher, which is one of the easiest ways to get Google Web Fonts onto your Linux desktop.
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10 underdog open source apps you need to try
These open source applications continue to fly under the radar but they are strong candidates to replace more popular software choices.
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A bump in the high road: Intel drops support for XMir in Xorg driver
Jack Wallen discusses Intel's decision to remove XMir support in the Xorg driver and what this could mean for the Linux community.
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Carry the free winPenPack toolset on your USB drive
The open source and free winPenPack comes with a complete set of useful tools for anyone who wants to carry IT applications with them.
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Fact sheet: LibreOffice 4.1
Here is a quick fact sheet about the changes and improvements you can see in LibreOffice 4.1.
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Help migrate users from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice 4.1
If your small business is looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office, a good choice may be LibreOffice 4.1. Read these migration tips.
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Secure your email server with Scrollout
See how easy it is to protect your email servers with the help of Scrollout. The email gateway is a snap to set up and configure.
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Give the new LibreOffice Sidebar a try
This quick tip covers how to get and enable the LibreOffice Sidebar design feature.
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How to install a fully portable desktop on a USB for on-the-go access
Jack Wallen shows you the steps to install Porteus, a fully-encapsulated desktop that you can take with you on a USB.
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Ubuntu Unity empowers small businesses with powerful searching and easy configuration
If your small business is worrying about transitioning from Windows 7 to Windows 8, Jack Wallen proposes going with a completely different option: Ubuntu Unity.
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Get a Chromebook-like platform on your Ubuntu desktop with Jolicloud
You can bring the simplicity of Chromebooks to your Ubuntu desktop by installing Jolicloud. Jack Wallen tells you why it's good for multi-user environments and how to get it.
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Four open source SMB-centric human resource management systems
We help reduce the stress of the human resource management solution selection process by narrowing your choices down to these four open source small business-friendly options.
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What if there were only one Linux distribution?
The hallmark of Linux is choice, but if there were only one distro would you still want to use it over the proprietary alternatives?
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Android and open source once again pushing boundaries of technology
Jack Wallen considers the next step in the evolution of desktop-to-mobile design with the advent of the new HP Slate 21 tablet and how it could change the market.
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Installing and testing Ubuntu's Mir server
It was recently announced that Mir would be the default display server for Ubuntu 13.10. Jack Wallen decided it was time to see how Mir was coming along. He was quite surprised at ...
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Two things Canonical can do to heal the rift in the open source community
Jack Wallen has been giving the rift between the open source community and Canonical a lot of thought. Here are two things Canonical needs to change.
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Tweak Ubuntu Unity: Get a dock-style launcher and Unity Dash
One of the biggest criticisms of Ubuntu Unity is the inability to move the Launcher. After having an epiphany, Jack Wallen illustrates one way you can have the best of both worlds.
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Lightworks video editor: Another missing piece for Linux
Lightworks has ported its video editing product to the Linux platform, and although it's still in beta, it shows some serious polish and potential.
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A house divided: Linux factions threaten success
Linux is at a major tipping point, yet it faces being undermined from within. Jack Wallen calls for the Linux community to end the fighting between the Linux camps.
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Best Linux distributions for enterprise computing needs
There are a lot of Linux distributions out there. Out of those hundreds of variations, which are best suited for enterprise-level servers and desktops?
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Best open source HRM and ERP solutions
There's a reason why enterprise companies "get" Linux and open source. It's not just because of the security and reliability -- it's for the software. Check out this list of best i...
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How the Chromebook succeeds beyond all other Linux distributions
The Chromebook has taken off. It's a Linux-based device that has one key thing in its favor. Jack Wallen explains what he thinks it is.
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How Linux found its home in the enterprise
Linux is uniquely suited to meet the demands of large-scale, enterprise computing. Jack Wallen traces its evolution and impact on enterprise systems.