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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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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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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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Quick tip: Command line basics for Amazon Web Services users

April 18, 2013 6:00am PDT

If you want to take advantage of the very lowest prices on Amazon EC2, Linux/UNIX users are in luck. If you're not an expert, you'll want to brush up your command line skills.

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Two questions about getting started in IT consulting

April 8, 2013 5:50am PDT

Read advice on where to find the best troubleshooting tools and how-to guides, and how to determine what to charge for IT consulting services.

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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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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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Running 'Linux scripts' on Mac or Windows systems

January 31, 2013 8:40am PST

Marco Fioretti addresses the issue of taking scripts written for a Linux-based system and trying to use them on different systems like OS X and Windows.

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10 predictions for open source in 2013

December 7, 2012 12:19pm PST

The end of 2012 is in sight, and predictions about the new year are starting to run rampant. Jack Wallen weighs in with his open source forecast for 2013.

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Driving forces behind Linux and open source growth

December 3, 2012 8:13am PST

Jack Wallen has been watching Linux and open source for well over a decade. In all the ebbs and flows of acceptance, he has never seen such wide-spread usage of the open source platform as now.

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Introduction to GIMP image editing tool with simple demos

November 27, 2012 10:14am PST

Ryan Boudreaux offers an overview of the GIMP image editing features and uses some of them to demonstrate what you can do with this tool.

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FreeBSD takes another step toward GPL escape

November 7, 2012 8:49pm PST

The Apple-backed Clang compiler is now the default compiler in FreeBSD.

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Quick introduction to SUID: What you need to know

August 15, 2012 7:00am PDT

Marco Fioretti explains the suid access right -- why you should understand what it is, why it can be dangerous, and workarounds if you have to use it.

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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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Piling on: More reasons why the Linux desktop doesn't shine in business

July 27, 2012 9:33am PDT

Marco Fioretti adds his thoughts on why Linux desktops have such a hard time catching on in business. Here are some of the biggest roadblocks that he has come across in his experience.

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Reset Windows passwords with the help of Linux

July 17, 2012 1:04pm PDT

One cost-effective and reliable way to reset a Windows password is to keep a copy of Linux with you and use the chntpw application.

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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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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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Linux grabs its single biggest win

June 18, 2012 7:48am PDT

The U.S. Navy and Dept. of Defense have learned valuable lessons that translate to huge contracts for the Linux OS. What does this mean for open source and the community that drives it? Jack...

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TechEd 2012: Microsoft's new flexible and open strategy

June 13, 2012 12:02pm PDT

Tony Patton's TechEd 2012 overview covers Microsoft's support for open source projects and tech, Windows Azure, Linux, Hadoop, disparaging remarks about IE, and more.