Linux Articles

Linux : Articles : Linux, GNU, and freedom
By Posted: ( Wed 22nd May 2002 02:11:39[PM] UTC )
Since Joe Barr\'s article criticized my dealings with SIGLINUX, I would like to set the record straight about what actually occurred, and state my reasons.
Rating [ 8.28 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Maximum Mount
By Posted: ( Fri 5th Apr 2002 11:01:41[AM] UTC )
Accessing you Windows Drives on Linux and other Horseback Tales.
Rating [ 7.13 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : Linux @ Cebit
By Posted: ( Tue 19th Mar 2002 01:59:34[PM] UTC )
When I first went to Linux World Expo, San Jose, I thought that was big until I went to Comdex, Las Vegas and found that was huge. Now I am at Cebit, Hannover and everything else looks small. Cebit is undoubtly the largest trade fair of any kind spanning over 400,000 square meters.
Rating [ 6.83 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : India's Silent Contribution To Linux Now Rapidly Getting Noticed
By Posted: ( Mon 11th Mar 2002 12:48:24[PM] UTC )
TILL SOMETIME LAST YEAR, the general lament was just this: why are rich-in-software-talent Indians not contributing back to the world of Linux. The good news is: they are.
Rating [ 7.5 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : A WebServer Guide -- Help Using Apache
By Posted: ( Wed 27th Feb 2002 07:43:39[AM] UTC )
Web server program sits around awaiting requests from visitors\' web browsers for objects it has in its possession, and then sends these objects back for the visitor\'s viewing pleasure. This article guides you through setting and getting started with Apache on Linux.
Rating [ 7.42 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : File Permissions and the chmod/chgrp/chown commands
By Posted: ( Tue 19th Feb 2002 08:54:58[AM] UTC )
A guide to setting up and changing file permissions in the Linux Operating Systerm.
Rating [ 6.49 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Linux Basics : First Steps Into Linux
By Posted: ( Mon 4th Feb 2002 09:05:18[AM] UTC )
For Linux newbies a quick lesson on every day Linux commands.
Rating [ 6.43 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : Polywell Poly Server Station 890
By Posted: ( Fri 17th Aug 2001 01:06:12[AM] UTC )
Almost limitless configurability and great performance make the Poly ServerStation 890T a serious workstation contender. Featuring dual 1.2GHz Athlon CPUs, 512MB of DDR SDRAM, and four 40GB hard drives, the system screamed through our benchmarks. Standard service and support, however, fall a bit short for the money.
Rating [ 6 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Opening closed minds to open source
By Posted: ( Tue 14th Aug 2001 02:03:02[AM] UTC )
In his recent column Jack MacCrisken criticized open source advocates for treating the merits of open source versus proprietary software development as a simplistic battle between the forces of Good and Evil. Let's be clear. It's Microsoft that diagnosed Linux as a supposed "cancer" and polarized the debate to begin with. So I'm here to offer a second opinion: Contrary to Dr. Ballmer's misinformed prognosis, the weight of evidence shows that Linux, and open source software in general, can in fact co-exist with proprietary software.
Rating [ 7.29 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Why Microsoft is wary of open source?
By Posted: ( Tue 7th Aug 2001 04:39:51[AM] UTC )
There’s more to Microsoft’s recent attacks on the open-source movement than mere rhetoric: Linux’s popularity could hinder the software giant in its quest to gain control of a server market that’s crucial to its long-term goals.
Rating [ 7.83 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : Gaim: The game for AOL Instant Messaging on Linux
By Posted: ( Sun 5th Aug 2001 09:50:50[PM] UTC )
Last time I had looked at Licq, a solution for your ICQ needs on Linux. I was supposed to follow up the next with a review of an AOL IM client. As you can see, I ended up taking a bit longer than a week! This week I take a look at a client that'll help you keep in touch with all your "Buddys" on AOL Instant Messenger. Like with ICQ, the only official version available is a Java client. Once again, the lack of an official native client is not much of a problem and there are several Linux clones for you to choose from. The one that I am taking a look at is Gaim, a feature rich, easy to use and lightweight client for AOL.
Rating [ 7.02 / 10 ]

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 ]