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Track network connections with LSOF on Linux

September 10, 2002 7:00am PDT

Use the LiSt Open Files (LSOF) utility to track data flow related to ports, users, and applications.

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What's the best laptop for running Ubuntu Linux?

February 17, 2010 10:52am PST

I want to find the best laptop to run Ubuntu Linux in a business setting. Check out my requirements and then post your best recommendation.

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10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience

July 2, 2008 1:10pm 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.

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Moving to Arch Linux from Fedora

August 7, 2012 4:29pm PDT

Chris Duckett details his move from Fedora to Arch Linux and learns that testing in a virtual machine is one thing, actually committing to change is another.

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Use Zebra to set up a Linux BGP/OSPF router

March 19, 2002 8:00am PST

See how to install, set up, and use Zebra to build a Linux system that can serve as an OSPF and BGP router.

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Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a PC

December 5, 2005 9:08pm PST

Installing Linux on a personal computer may not be as difficult as you think. This document explains how to install Linux on a PC, starting at the beginning: choosing a distribution

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Send messages and alerts from the command line

September 2, 2008 6:00am PDT

Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.

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10 reasons why you should give Slackware Linux a chance

May 11, 2011 11:37am PDT

A lot of Linux users steer clear of Slackware because it's a challenge to administer and use. But Jack Wallen says the benefits of this distribution more than outweigh the difficulties.

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Quick tip: Navigate AWS EC2 with file, cat, and sudo yum update

May 16, 2013 6:00am PDT

To take advantage of Amazon's best pricing on EC2 machines, you must learn the basics of the Linux command line. Here are a few more commands and tips to help you on your way.

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How to create photo slideshows with as little software as possible

July 4, 2012 9:00am PDT

Marco Fioretti found an easy way to automate to automate complex, portable slideshows by creating them only once and then running them any time you want.

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Hack the D-Link DNS-323 to get an array of Linux server options

April 19, 2011 6:00am PDT

Vincent Danen tells you how the D-Link DNS-323 NAS box can be hacked with a set of scripts to become a full-fledged Linux server. See the options that are available for you to customize on this...

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Virus scanning with ClamAV

May 27, 2005 7:00am PDT

If you're looking for an open source virus scanner, check out ClamAV, which ships with most Linux distributions. ClamAV scans for viruses as e-mail arrives.

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Best Linux distributions for hardware detection and older hardware

October 31, 2011 6:51am PDT

Jack Wallen responds to a question from a long-time Linux fan about small distributions and hardware support. Here is Jack's advice on lightweight distributions.

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Set up Ethernet aliases in Linux

March 2, 2005 8:00am PST

Learn to map multiple IP addresses to a single NIC by using IP aliasing.

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10 things Linux does better than OS X

December 8, 2008 1:17pm 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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Review: The best Linux book available

April 28, 2011 9:00am PDT

A thick, heavy book with the equally weighty title A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming may be the single most important Linux book you ever buy.

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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server

May 18, 2010 5:00am PDT

Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.

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Recover data the right way using Photorec

January 20, 2012 8:13am PST

Data recovery is just a fact of life, but you can be ready for any disaster with a little planning and a lot of foresight.

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10 mistakes new Linux administrators make

June 29, 2009 12:00am PDT

If you're new to Linux, a few common mistakes are likely to get you into trouble. Learn about them up front so you can avoid major problems as you become increasingly Linux-savvy.

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Microsoft Office to Linux: Outlook doubtful

February 11, 2013 6:49am PST

The rumors are rampant -- Microsoft is considering a port of MS Office to Linux. Jack Wallen tackles this topic and comes to a conclusion that might surprise you.

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