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Linux  Articles Linux : News : IBM's Linux Wristwatch
By Posted: ( Thu 15th Mar 2001 04:06:04[AM] UTC )
One of the products showcased by IBM at the recently concluded Bang!inux conference was their Linux-based wrist watch. The software development for this watch is being done here in India. We were able to grab some of the developers working on this watch project and pump them for more information.
Rating [ 8.11 / 10 ]
Linux : News : Report from Bang!inux at India’s Silicon City, Bangalore
By Posted: ( Mon 12th Mar 2001 08:28:24[AM] UTC )
Bang!inux looks set to become the Linux event in India. This year's event was aimed at Linux programmers and getting people involved in Linux and Open Source development. There was a lot here and we were fortunate enough to be there to see the IBM Linux-based wrist watch, Kylix in action and interact with many famous Open Source developers.
Rating [ 6.55 / 10 ]
Linux : Reviews : Windows rules or goes Phat?
By Posted: ( Thu 8th Mar 2001 01:47:33[AM] UTC )
This distro of Linux is for all those who are desperate to try out Linux but are scared to make the jump. Check out Phat Linux – you can’t get any closer to Windows than this. It not only installs on your Windows partition but also starts up from there.
Rating [ 7.64 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Choosing a Linux Distro
By Posted: ( Tue 6th Mar 2001 11:20:09[PM] UTC )
Heard a lot about Linux, want to adopt it but don't know how? No sweat. For all Linux newbies, here's an article that talks of not only the different kinds of distributions available, but also about how to go about choosing one that is ideal for you. And all this in a simple and lucid manner, sans tech jargons.
Rating [ 7.39 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : TCP Wrappers: Part 2
By Posted: ( Mon 5th Mar 2001 11:54:57[PM] UTC )
In the second part of our series on TCP Wrappers, we look at its various features, implementation and configuration.
Rating [ 6.78 / 10 ]
Linux : Reviews : Corel Word Perfect 2000
By Posted: ( Sun 4th Mar 2001 04:18:30[PM] UTC )
Office tools comprise the core of an average person's computer usage. One reason for sticking to Windows was the availability of an excellent office suite in form of MS Office 2000. Well, not any more. Word Perfect 2000 looks all set to demolish that reason.
Rating [ 5.24 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Network monitoring, access control & booby traps using TCP Wrappers: Part 1
By Posted: ( Wed 28th Feb 2001 08:33:56[AM] UTC )
TCP Wrappers is one of the most common methods of access control on your Unix box. A wrapper program 'wraps' around existing daemons and interfaces between clients and the server. Good access control and logging are strong points. In this first part, we introduce you to the concept behind TCP Wrappers.
Rating [ 8.02 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Answering machine on your Linux box
By Posted: ( Tue 27th Feb 2001 04:38:09[AM] UTC )
Just about every modem these days comes with voice capability. Given the right tools, your modem can double as an answering machine too. Linux doesn't leave your modem out in the cold. There is a very good utility that can be used to setup your modem to provide the same functionality.
Rating [ 8.08 / 10 ]
Linux : Articles : Not just on your desktop
By Posted: ( Mon 26th Feb 2001 05:33:18[AM] UTC )
Thought the next big target for Linux was the desktop? Well, think again. Look around and you're going to see some really neat devices that showcase the flexibility of Linux. Linux now powers the Indrema game console and also boots up on a wrist watch.
Rating [ 5 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : From Power (point) to Magic(point) -- Presentations using your Linux box
By Posted: ( Wed 21st Feb 2001 05:56:28[AM] UTC )
At FreeOS.com, we have a simple rule: all work must be done on Open Source software as far as possible. The first victim of this rule was our CEO who would crib about not having a suitable application to make presentations on. Of course, we had Star Office, but there always was the feeling that there must be better ways of doing the job than using CPU hungry bloatware.
Rating [ 7.91 / 10 ]
Linux : Reviews : Linux for Dummies, 2nd Edition
By Posted: ( Tue 20th Feb 2001 05:27:01[AM] UTC )
After offering stiff competition to NT, Linux is now craving to find a place on the desktop. "Linux for Dummies" is making their task a bit easier. Aimed primarily for novices, the 339 pages virtually spoon-feed the reader with every fact required to install Linux.
Rating [ 9.56 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Starters for Linux - Part 3
By Posted: ( Fri 16th Feb 2001 12:34:10[AM] UTC )
The third part of this series looks at some of the commands that deal with basic file administration and Networking.
Rating [ 7.05 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Upgrading to the 2.4.x kernel
By Posted: ( Wed 14th Feb 2001 06:52:11[AM] UTC )
The 2.4.x kernel packs a completely revised networking core and support for cutting edge technology. Let's see what's new and useful here and then move on to upgrading your system to the 2.4.x kernel from the 2.2.x kernel that you're likely to be running.
Rating [ 7.78 / 10 ]
Linux : Opinions : To be or not to be: GNU / Linux?
By Posted: ( Tue 13th Feb 2001 10:01:37[AM] UTC )
You say Linux and I say GNU/Linux. This is one topic that leads to endless debate. Both camps are also quite vociferous and vocal too. But should the name matter? Does the name diminish or enhance the quality of the OS? Should a Linux or GNU/Linux user care?
Rating [ 6.33 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Intrusion Detection Systems, Part IV: Logcheck
By Posted: ( Mon 12th Feb 2001 05:56:06[AM] UTC )
The last in this four part series on IDS, looks at Logcheck: a software package that is designed to automatically run and check system log files for security violations and unusual activity.
Rating [ 7.38 / 10 ]
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