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Solve Samba/Windows conflicts with these tips

January 11, 2002 8:00am PST

Samba can be an invaluable tool for organizations running a mixed Linux/Windows network, which is exactly why IT pros need to know how to keep Samba and Windows talking. Here's a one-two punch for...

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Tips for speeding up your hard drive and choosing the best Linux distribution

December 14, 2001 8:00am PST

If you support Linux, here are two must-have tips. Find out which distribution is best for Linux beginners and then learn how to speed up your hard drive.

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Linux directory navigation tips and tricks

September 21, 2001 7:00am PDT

Learn the basics of moving around in different directories from the Linux command line.

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What's up with wireless networking technologies?

June 25, 2001 7:00am PDT

Are you still waiting for wireless technology to free you from cables and desks? Frustrated that they've not? Read on as Bryan Pfaffenberger brings to light some reasons why wireless is not ready...

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Go-anywhere Internet access with digital cellular services: Is it for real?

May 10, 2001 7:00am PDT

Is wireless Internet connectivity in your future? Is it in your present? Is it really? See what Bryan Pfaffenberger has to say about the state of go-anywhere access.

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Explaining that mysterious DNS

April 25, 2001 7:00am PDT

Sometimes it's best to go back to the basics and examine how things work. In this Daily Feature, Bryan Pfaffenberger explains what the domain name service does.

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Creating an Outlook Express killer the StarOffice way, part 4

January 17, 2001 8:00am PST

In this Daily Drill Down, Bryan Pfaffenberger brings to light the little known, but feature-rich StarServer application. From installing StarServer to sharing calendars, here you'll find one of...

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Creating an Outlook Express killer the StarOffice way, part 3

January 5, 2001 8:00am PST

The topic of e-mail filtering has become a hot issue. In this Daily Drill Down, Bryan Pfaffenberger explains just how you can achieve effective filtering with StarOffice.

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Creating an Outlook Express killer the StarOffice way, part 2

December 22, 2000 8:00am PST

Bryan Pfaffenberger explores more of StarMail's hidden potential, focusing on the nonobvious capabilities of the quirky Address Book.

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Creating an Outlook Express killer the StarOffice way, part 1

December 15, 2000 8:00am PST

Bryan Pfaffenberger thinks StarMail could be an Outlook Express killer, but some functions need to be more convenient. He has tips and tricks for StarMail users in this Daily Drill Down.

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The Mac Connection: Networking Linux and Macintosh systems with Netatalk

December 13, 2000 8:00am PST

Ever want to configure a Linux system so that it emulates the functions of an AppleTalk server? In this Daily Drill Down, Bryan Pfaffenberger shows you how to network Linux and Macintosh systems...

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Is GNOME ready for the corporate desktop?

December 8, 2000 8:00am PST

Can GNOME develop into something that could bump Microsoft Windows off corporate desktops? Read this Daily Drill Down to find out what Bryan Pfaffenberger thinks.

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Making Linux accessible to people with disabilities

November 3, 2000 8:00am PST

Making computers accessible to people with physical limitations is a growing concern in today's job market. Read Bryan Pfaffenberger's Daily Drill Down to find out about some Linux utilities and...

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Gnutella: Does it have any legal, practical uses?

October 18, 2000 7:00am PDT

You may have heard a lot about Gnutella lately. But does it have any practical (not to mention legal) uses? Or is it just another weapon in MP3's war against the record companies? Bryan...

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Think KDE is ahead of GNOME? Try Helix Code, and think again

October 13, 2000 7:00am PDT

Helix Code's GNOME release finally lives up to GNOME's promise. In this Daily Feature, Bryan Pfaffenberger explains that you may very well be looking at the future of computing.

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Network troubleshooting in a nutshell

September 29, 2000 7:00am PDT

Troubleshooting requires a Zen-like frame of mind, plus some systematic examination of your network. Bryan Pfaffenberger lays it all out for you in this Daily Drill Down.

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Cross-platform printer sharing in a nutshell, part 2: Making network printers available to Windows users

September 5, 2000 7:00am PDT

See how you can make a Linux network printer available to Windows clients by using Samba.

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Get Samba running, part 2: Configuring Samba and mounting Samba filesystems

August 18, 2000 7:00am PDT

In part 2 of this two-part series of Daily Drill Downs, Bryan Pfaffenberger shows you how to install Samba and how to modify or create the Samba configuration file.

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Get Samba running, part 1: Preparing Linux and Windows for Samba

August 16, 2000 7:00am PDT

In this Daily Drill Down, Bryan Pfaffenberger offers a step-by-step introduction to Samba that includes all the information you need to get a basic, no-frills Samba system working properly.

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