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Linux : Articles : Linux prepares for battle
By Posted: ( Thu 2nd Aug 2001 02:40:33[AM] UTC )
Linux and the open source software movement have faced a number of intimidating obstacles over the past months, including the disappearance of the dot-com market enthusiasm and a propaganda campaign by Microsoft executives branding open source as "viral" or a "cancer". But the movement has not only survived--it is gearing up for battle.
Rating [ 8.65 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Linux on your powermac
By Posted: ( Wed 1st Aug 2001 03:11:01[AM] UTC )
For all you who wish to install Linux on your Macs, here is a howto that shows you the way to go about configuring your machine and installing it.
Rating [ 8.89 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : Getting help with Linux
By Posted: ( Tue 31st Jul 2001 03:06:38[AM] UTC )
So you've heard a lot about the power of Linux and want to try it out for yourself. Where do you start? Whether you're a long-time Linux user or a total newbie who needs to obtain Linux software for that first install, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the vast amount of Linux information available. Finding the best approach to getting help on a particular problem is no simple task. Here's an attempt to outline the most efficient means of getting help with Linux.
Rating [ 7.45 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : The Simputer: Low cost computing
By Posted: ( Mon 30th Jul 2001 02:15:11[AM] UTC )
One major obstacle to a widespread usage of computers in developing countries has been the high cost of hardware and software leading to high levels of software piracy. Although Linux and other open source "free" software has meant that such countries can now afford to use legal software, hardware costs still remain a multiple of the common man's monthly salary. Against this background, we now have the "Simputer" a low cost computing device from India that promises to usher in a new era of computing for the masses who otherwise would never be able to afford access to computers.
Rating [ 6.63 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Should all software be open sourced?
By Posted: ( Wed 25th Jul 2001 01:23:52[AM] UTC )
There are always two sides to every story. And nowhere is that more apparent than when it comes to the advantages and disadvantages of open source vs. proprietary software.
Rating [ 7.25 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Comanche: For a feel of Apache
By Posted: ( Tue 24th Jul 2001 03:41:40[AM] UTC )
Here's a howto for using the Comanche, the tool for configuring Apache. According to the author it is a stepping stone towards a good GUI based utility.
Rating [ 6.36 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Why Linux is like pizza
By Posted: ( Fri 20th Jul 2001 01:29:53[AM] UTC )
The existence different distributions of Linux have always given rise of conflicting views. Some feel that this leads to fragmentation and is therefore bad. Whereas there are others who feel that these actually enhance the product and help to customize it.So they are good for Linux's growth Evan Leibovitch, in defense of Linux and its various distros, likens it to a pizza. An interesting thought.
Rating [ 7.94 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : A diary of a Linux bumpkin
By Posted: ( Mon 16th Jul 2001 02:26:45[AM] UTC )
In this article the author talks about how Linux became an `Overnight Sensation'.
Rating [ 8.6 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Exorcise FTP, Telnet And Other Evil Daemons
By Posted: ( Wed 11th Jul 2001 08:44:17[PM] UTC )
Telnet and ftp send passwords over the network in clear text that can be easily sniffed. You should replace them with more modern tools such as ssh and scp. SSLtelnet/SSLftp are also available but do not seem to be in such wide use.
Rating [ 7.25 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Networking Windows and Linux
By Posted: ( Mon 9th Jul 2001 11:07:04[PM] UTC )
Who says getting Windows and Linux to talk is tough? Take a cakewalk tour on how to network the two operating systems.
Rating [ 6.38 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Setting up PPP and KPPPD
By Posted: ( Sun 8th Jul 2001 10:10:12[PM] UTC )
A tutorial on setting up and using PPP and KPPD
Rating [ 5.19 / 10 ]

OpenBSD : Howtos : Routing Windows 2000 IPv6 traffic
By Posted: ( Thu 5th Jul 2001 09:39:25[PM] UTC )
Setting up an IPv6 tunnel from a host to a broker was one thing. But I wanted to use IPv6 from my desktop. The dancing KAME was my goal. After years of procrastination, I finally got to see her dance. Here's how.
Rating [ 6.13 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : How to roll your own Linux
By Posted: ( Mon 2nd Jul 2001 11:16:28[PM] UTC )
Recompile the Linux kernel to add functionality and squeeze out the best from the system. And you don't even have to be a programmer to do this.
Rating [ 8.06 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Thanks, but we don't want your Cheese (worm)!
By Posted: ( Sat 30th Jun 2001 12:14:42[AM] UTC )
The previous article dealt with arguments put forth by those who think that Cheese worm can be used to secure your system. Here we bring you counter arguments from those who feel that such a move is a bad idea, and no matter how the worm is used, it will only spell disaster.
Rating [ 7 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Cheese: If it's good (worm), let it be!
By Posted: ( Thu 28th Jun 2001 02:55:33[AM] UTC )
System administrators worldwide recently reported signs that another self-spreading program, or worm, had started to infect Linux systems. The worm's existence has given rise to two schools of thought. One, which feels that the worm will help in securing the system while the other is of the opinion that a worm is a worm after all and has to be eradicated. In this article we bring you the arguments put forth by the `cool about Cheese' school.
Rating [ 8.74 / 10 ]