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About Jack Wallen
Jack Wallen is an award-winning writer for Techrepublic and Linux.com. As an avid promoter/user of the Linux OS, Jack tries to convert as many users to open source as possible. His current favorite flavor of Linux is Bodhi Linux (a melding of Ubuntu and Enlightenment).
When Jack isn't writing about Linux he is hard at work on his other writing career -- writing about zombies, various killers, super heroes, and just about everything else he can manipulate between the folds of reality. You can find Jack's books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.
Outnumbered in his house one male to two females and three humans to six felines, Jack maintains his sanity by riding his mountain bike and working on his next books. For more news about Jack Wallen, visit his website Get Jack'd.
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All the wonders of procmail, part 2: Lockfiles and nondelivering recipes
February 4, 2001 8:00am PST
The procmail system of delivering e-mail is a powerful and oftentimes confusing one. From the use of lockfiles to the complex nondelivering recipes, Jack Wallen, Jr. clears the air for this...
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You're not just a number: Customizing your bash prompt
February 2, 2001 8:00am PST
Customizing your bash prompt is an art that has been taken to many heights. What has come out of this expression is that, as an administrator, you can use prompt customization to your advantage....
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Ramen noodles: Not just a cheap snack
January 31, 2001 8:00am PST
Well, it's finally happened: Someone has propagated a Linux worm. In this article, Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for determining whether you need to upgrade to protect yourself from this...
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Presenting the Pogo Linux Mini-Pro 1U server: More bang for your buck than a free Porsche!
January 26, 2001 8:00am PST
Looking for an inexpensive yet powerful solution to your enterprise server needs? Look no further than Pogo Linux's Mini-Pro 1U server. Here, Jack Wallen, Jr. takes a look at this beast with an...
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All the wonders of procmail, part 1
January 26, 2001 8:00am PST
The procmail mail processing agent is very powerful but often confusing. Visit this powerful application with Jack Wallen, Jr. as he helps you understand procmail's sometimes archaic language.
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Linux and Palm Pilots
January 17, 2001 8:00am PST
Did you know that Palm Pilots play well with Linux? Jack Wallen, author of "Setting up your Palm Pilot with Linux via GNOME," answers questions about how you can use Linux to get the...
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Linux Professional Report—February 2001
January 1, 2001 8:00am PST
The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.com
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Create passkeys and certificates for secure Web servers in Linux
December 25, 2000 8:00am PST
Learn how to create a self-signed security certificate on a Linux server in order to get SSL running.
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Compiling (or recompiling) your Linux kernel
December 11, 2000 8:00am PST
Compiling a Linux kernel doesn't have to be a painful process. Come and see how Jack Wallen, Jr. does it: simply and without the aid of pain reliever.
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Making Applixware more efficient
December 6, 2000 8:00am PST
Tired of repeating certain tasks in Applixware? Jack Wallen, Jr. explains how to use macros, customizable toolbars, and hot keys to create a seamless way of handling repetitious tasks within this...
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Can UDMA work with Linux? Why, of course it can
December 4, 2000 8:00am PST
Want to install a newer UDMA drive on your Linux box? Afraid it won't work? Never fear! Jack Wallen, Jr. will guide you through installing and using UDMA in Linux.
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Linux Professional Report—January 2001
December 1, 2000 8:00am PST
The monthly guide to Linux environments on www.techproguild.com
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Example from Transparent theme
December 1, 2000 8:00am PST
In this Daily Drill Down, Jack Wallen, Jr. delves into customizing the look and feel of the AfterStep window manager.
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Use smbmount and smbclient to access Windows resources from Linux
November 29, 2000 8:00am PST
Get the command options and syntax you need to make smbmount and smbclient access a Windows system from a Linux workstation.
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Adding a second drive in Linux
November 27, 2000 8:00am PST
Adding a second drive in Linux is much easier than you would imagine. In this quick how-to, Jack Wallen, Jr. outlines a quick and painless method that will get you up and running in no time.
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PogoLinux: Taking tight budgets to the limits
November 8, 2000 8:00am PST
PogoLinux is offering a new configuration for its Altura spec that allows users on a tight budget to enjoy amazingly high speeds, large-capacity hard drives, and dual-booting, among other...
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Linux: Where is it in the 3D curve?
November 1, 2000 8:00am PST
Jack Wallen takes a look at the reasons that developers within the Linux community have been all but shut out of the 3D market and why that situation is now changing.
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Pilot to bombardier: Using command-line Pilot tools in Linux
October 27, 2000 7:00am PDT
Syncing a Palm Pilot with Linux can be as easy as syncing with Windows. In this Daily Drill Down, Jack Wallen introduces you to a new playground for your Pilot console, and he explains how to set...
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Cheap and dirty reminders with at and mail
October 6, 2000 7:00am PDT
Need a reminder? In this Daily Feature, Jack Wallen, Jr. explains how Linux gives you more options than you can imagine.
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Balsa: An e-mail client for the rest of us
October 2, 2000 7:00am PDT
In this Daily Feature, Jack Wallen, Jr. introduces you to the Balsa e-mail client and says that you might just start enjoying e-mail on Linux again.
