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List open ports and listening services
April 15, 2008 8:47pm PDT
You should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Different systems will have different services running by default,...
2 Latest comment by jackhard
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10 reasons why Canonical and Ubuntu will connect the masses with Linux
May 7, 2013 8:54am PDT
Could Canonical and Ubuntu give Linux a chance to gain widespread acceptance? Here are 10 reasons why it might play out that way.
120 Latest comment by SmartAceW0LF
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Seven great features of OpenOffice and Libre Office that you probably ignore
May 21, 2013 6:00am PDT
Free office suite tools like OpenOffice and Libre Office have more advanced features than you might expect. Here are seven that go beyond the common tasks.
30 Latest comment by r.foersom@...
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Five Integrated Development Environment applications
May 10, 2013 11:05am PDT
When it comes to building applications, the right tool for the job can really make all the difference.
9 Latest comment by mattohare@...
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Five top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook
November 14, 2011 5:49am PST
If you're looking for an email client to replace Outlook, you're in luck: Many solid alternatives are available. Jack Wallen lists five top contenders.
195 Latest comment by ag691234
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How the Chromebook succeeds beyond all other Linux distributions
May 13, 2013 1:00pm PDT
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.
37 Latest comment by emenau
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10 Linux rescue tools for recovering Linux, Windows, or Mac machines
April 14, 2010 8:39am PDT
When you're dealing with a system that won't boot, you need a robust and dependable recovery tool. Here are a few Linux tools that might save the day.
63 Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Five tools for getting rid of duplicate files
January 16, 2012 8:35am PST
If your system has gotten gunked up with duplicate files, clean up the mess with one of the handy tools on this list.
26 Latest comment by pczyky
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Five top apps for managing inventory
August 15, 2012 9:53am PDT
A good inventory control tool will help your business be more efficient and profitable. These five apps are either free or open source, and one of them might be just what you need.
10 Latest comment by cloudskus
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Blog Post
Android Studio can fix Android development
May 16, 2013 7:29pm PDT
Google has finally decided to get rid of the Eclipse albatross from Android's neck.
4 Latest comment by jannie.nel
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How Linux found its home in the enterprise
May 6, 2013 8:52am PDT
Linux is uniquely suited to meet the demands of large-scale, enterprise computing. Jack Wallen traces its evolution and impact on enterprise systems.
16 Latest comment by Sagax-
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Five small footprint productivity tools that pack a powerful punch
May 7, 2013 12:40pm PDT
With the right app you can get high performance without taking up a large amount of resources.
2 Latest comment by earlehartshorn@...
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Repair your corrupted Windows registry file the easy way
May 11, 2009 1:42pm PDT
Any long time Windows user knows that a single corrupt registry entry can kill an entire Windows installation. Jack Wallen takes a look at the features of the open source application Little...
40 Latest comment by docrox
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Aaron Swartz legacy lives on with New Yorker's Strongbox: How it works
May 20, 2013 7:17am PDT
Strongbox was Aaron Swartz's final project. Michael P. Kassner explains why The New Yorker requested a way to keep sources and their information secret.
8 Latest comment by tylerpitchford
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10 fundamental differences between Linux and Windows
August 26, 2008 8:39am PDT
Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Jack Wallen has distilled the key differences into one list.
227 Latest comment by williamwt
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Linux on a tablet: Hurry up and wait?
March 5, 2013 1:27pm PST
Patrick Gray takes a look at the upcoming Ubuntu tablet and explains why he'll wait for their second generation device.
11 Latest comment by Rexxrally
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Articles
Linux 101: Use ifconfig in Linux to configure your network
February 17, 2006 6:18pm PST
The ifconfig command line utility is used to get information about a Linux network interface configuration and to make changes to it.
9 Latest comment by com2saidas
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Arch-based Manjaro Linux touts user-friendliness
May 15, 2013 1:21pm PDT
Looking for a new Linux flavor to try? The Manjaro team targets newcomers and pros alike, promising ease-of-use and performance.
5 Latest comment by cvarin
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10 differences between Linux and BSD
August 4, 2010 11:13am PDT
Despite a common tendency to gloss over the differences, Linux and BSD have a number of characteristics that set them apart from one another. Jack Wallen points out several important distinctions.
48 Latest comment by wizard57m-cnet
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Create your own yum repository
May 11, 2009 1:30pm PDT
Vincent Danen explains how to create your own yum repository with the createrepo tool. One thing it allows you to do is to distribute specialized packages within an organization.
8 Latest comment by gigi.mathew-1@...
