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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,...

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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.

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Five SSH-ready clients for Windows and UNIX

October 22, 2012 11:52am PDT

Jack Wallen lists what he considers to be five of the best SSH-ready clients for Windows and UNIX.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How do I run a remote Linux desktop in Windows?

February 24, 2010 7:35am PST

The ability to connect from Windows to Linux is all you need to make administrating from a central location much easier. Jack Wallen explains.

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Master the Linux bash command line with these 10 shortcuts

August 10, 2005 8:47pm PDT

The unassuming Linux shell program bash hides some powerful tools and shortcuts, 10 of which are outlined in this document.

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Extending partitions on Linux VMware virtual machines

July 2, 2012 5:21am PDT

Lauren Malhoit explains how she extended her Linux partitions.

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How do I quickly share Linux directories with a Windows network?

September 7, 2010 12:20pm PDT

Jack Wallen walks you through the process of setting up a share on your Linux desktop so that all the machines on your network can access it.

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Is tmux the GNU Screen killer?

October 25, 2010 6:00am PDT

Many sysadmins swear by the usefulness of GNU Screen, but a competing terminal multiplexer called tmux looks like it may be the superior option.

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10 things Linux does better than Windows

September 17, 2008 10:02am PDT

If you tallied up the strengths and weaknesses of Linux and Windows, which OS would come out ahead? According to Jack Wallen, superiority in security, flexibility, interoperability, community, and...

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DIY: Best Linux distros based on type of user

March 2, 2012 9:49am PST

Jack Wallen gives a high-level overview of which major Linux distribution is best for specific types of users.

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Control printers in Linux from the command line

July 16, 2003 7:00am PDT

Use this in-depth tutorial to master the troubleshooting and administration of Linux printers.

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The easiest way to set up Samba for file-sharing

September 27, 2010 12:00pm PDT

Samba is directly compatible with Windows and allows for a lot of configuration, but if you just want a stand-alone Samba server on your network, it's an easy setup. Vincent Danen shows you how.

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Understand the setuid and setgid permissions to improve security

December 15, 2009 6:58am PST

Understanding how the setuid and setgid permissions work on a Unix-like system is important, in part to know why they are used sometimes, but more importantly, to avoid misusing them.

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The 10 most useful Linux commands

July 10, 2009 12:00am PDT

Maybe the command line isn't your favorite place to hang out, but to be an effective Linux admin, you need to be able to wield a few essential commands. Jack Wallen says these 10 are guaranteed to...

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