Articles about Open Source
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What Dropbox dropping Linux support says
Jack Wallen makes a —possibly unpopular —case for Dropbox dropping Linux support.
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8 hurdles IT must overcome if they want open source success
Open source can create new opportunities for businesses, but they must be wary of the challenges around security, support, and scalability.
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Why critics who bash Musk's open source Tesla security project are wrong
Tesla has been accused of pursuing self-interest in open sourcing its security code. That's true, but not the whole story.
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How to block all but LAN traffic on Apache
If you need to limit traffic to Apache, Jack Wallen shows you how to use the Require directive to manage who can see your site.
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How to install MariaDB database server on Ubuntu 18.04
Want to migrate from MySQL to MariaDB? Jack Wallen shows you how to install, secure, and log in to this community-developed fork of MySQL.
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How to quickly set up an FTP server on Ubuntu 18.04
If you need an FTP server up and running quickly, you can't beat the ease of VSFTP. Jack Wallen shows you how to install and configure it in minutes.
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How to set up high availability storage with GlusterFS on Ubuntu 18.04
If you need to set up a distributed file system in your data center, you can't go wrong with GlusterFS. Jack Wallen shows you how.
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Installing Windows apps on Linux is about to get easier with Winepak
Jack Wallen discusses how the installation of Windows apps will soon no longer be a barrier to entry, thanks to Winepak.
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Linux kernel bug: TCP flaw lets remote attackers stall devices with tiny DoS attack
'SegmentSmack' Linux bug gives a remote attacker the means to knock out a system with minimal traffic.
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Raspberry Pi and machine learning: How to get started
A guide to how to experiment with machine learning on the $35 board.
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How to add a new trusted domain to Nextcloud
Nextcloud is one of the most powerful and flexible locally hosted cloud servers. But what happens when it won't let you log in, because of a Trusted Domain issue? Jack Wallen shows you what to do.
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How to create a Git repository with the Git Annex GUI
Jack Wallen shows you how to create a repository and sync it with a local computer, using the Git Annex GUI.
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Arduino: Cheat sheet
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Arduino, a project to ease people into creating their own DIY gadgets and electronic art.
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Want a Raspberry Pi-powered Mars rover designed by NASA? Here's how to build one
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL) Open Source Rover Project has published the designs and instructions for building a six-wheeled mini Curiosity rover.
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How to install PowerShell on Linux with snap
Microsoft has created a snap version of Windows PowerShell--so now you can tap into that power and efficiency on your Linux platform. Here's how it works.
