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Linux  Articles Linux : Howtos : Understanding Linux file permissions
By Posted: ( Fri 5th Jan 2001 12:42:50[AM] UTC )
In a secure multi-user environment like Linux, file permissions access
rights are defined. However, these access rights can cause problems for
new users who are used to the access-anything style of DOS/Windows.
This is a short guide aimed at such novice users that explains the
basics and also the commands that are used to manage and administer
these permissions.
Rating [ 7.9 / 10 ]
Linux : Articles : The Linux filesystem explained
By Posted: ( Wed 3rd Jan 2001 04:38:44[AM] UTC )
The first thing that most new users shifting from Windows will find
confusing is navigating the Linux filesystem. The Linux filesystem
does things a lot more differently than the Windows filesystem.
This article explains the differences and takes you through the
layout of the Linux filesystem.
Rating [ 7.36 / 10 ]
Linux : Reviews : StarOffice 5.2: How good?
By Posted: ( Tue 2nd Jan 2001 04:03:55[AM] UTC )
StarOffice is an alternative Office Suite with one very tantalizing
feature -- Zero cost! Beyond the price however, StarOffice is a
full-featured suite of programs that offer compatibility with various
file formats and good cross-platform capability. But, is the latest version
worth upgrading to or installing on your system?
Rating [ 7.33 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Introducing Motor, Part 2: Advanced usage
By Posted: ( Fri 29th Dec 2000 02:00:04[AM] UTC )
Motor is a great new IDE for programming under Linux. In this
second part of the series, the author looks at more advanced issues
including debugging using the gdb front-end, CVS and some of the
new features in Motor 2.0.
Rating [ 6.75 / 10 ]
Linux : Opinions : The penguin inside
By Posted: ( Wed 27th Dec 2000 11:04:20[PM] UTC )
Ever wondered why seemingly sane people would choose to install and use
Linux? Is there some method to this madness? Here's a geek's reasons for
leaving the safety of Windows for uncharted territory. What does Linux have
that other OS' don't?
Rating [ 6.82 / 10 ]
Linux : Articles : Somebody stop me!
By Posted: ( Tue 26th Dec 2000 10:09:44[AM] UTC )
Grab some popcorn! These are great times for watching
movies on your desktop. There have never been so many
options available. Read on for more about the choices
you have under Linux for MPEG/VCD playback.
Rating [ 7 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Linux and the TV
By Posted: ( Mon 25th Dec 2000 09:24:58[AM] UTC )
Third compile of the new kernel not working? Maybe you need to
switch off for a while and tune into some mindless TV viewing.
Contrary to popular belief, Linux does support TV tuner cards and
quite well too. Care to find out?
Rating [ 7.22 / 10 ]
Linux : Reviews : Red Hat 7.0
By Posted: ( Wed 20th Dec 2000 07:42:11[AM] UTC )
Red Hat 7 is the latest and greatest release to come out of Research
Triangle Park. Should it have been later and could it possibly have
been greater? Let's find out.
Rating [ 6.21 / 10 ]
Linux : Interviews : Robert LeBlanc, VP, IBM, Software Strategy, Software Solutions Division
By Posted: ( Tue 19th Dec 2000 11:27:18[PM] UTC )
Robert LeBlanc was part of the original team that evaluated Linux, the open
source movement and decided that this was where IBM should be. IBM's
recently announced billion dollar fund is proof that IBM is serious
about Linux. Here, Mr. Robert LeBlanc talks about a variety of issues
including the reasons for choosing Linux, the status of Monterey and
the release of AIX code into the open source community.
Rating [ 0 / 10 ]
Linux : Opinions : Itanium - The next big leap for Linux
By Posted: ( Tue 19th Dec 2000 03:48:09[AM] UTC )
Previously, if you wanted 64-bit computing power, you would have had to
choose one of the proprietary 64-bit platforms. Linux does run on several
of these but it is not the first choice for the enterprise on these
platforms. The Itanium is expected to change all that and cement Linux's
position at the top-end of the corporate segment.
Rating [ 4.17 / 10 ]
Linux : News : Report from the IT and Empowerment conference, India
By Posted: ( Mon 18th Dec 2000 04:41:30[AM] UTC )
IT has been called the great leveller, but what really is the situation at
the grassroots level? Freeware and open source perfectly complement and
extend the goals of the NGOs. While Linux certainly has worked for
some organizations, there is more work to be done.
Rating [ 3.25 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : E-mail security using Mutt and GPG
By Posted: ( Fri 15th Dec 2000 03:27:24[AM] UTC )
E-mail is the most widely used means of communication on the net.
Convenient? Yes!Safe? No! Encryption is what you need to keep your
communications private. This article shows you how you can use the mail
client Mutt and the open source replacement of PGP--GnuPG, to secure
your e-mail.
Rating [ 8.63 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Red Hat 7 installation guide
By Posted: ( Thu 14th Dec 2000 05:42:19[AM] UTC )
Red Hat has the reputation of catering to geeks but looking at the
installation, you might think otherwise. For experienced users it's a
piece of cake. For new users or those who have had problems during
the installation, we have this detailed install guide.
Rating [ 6.52 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Securing Linux: Part 2
By Posted: ( Wed 13th Dec 2000 05:32:02[PM] UTC )
This second article in the series takes you through TCP wrappers, OpenSSH,
disabling unnecessary services and better monitoring of system activity by
using unique log files to monitor specific information.
Rating [ 7.48 / 10 ]
Linux : Howtos : Exploring /proc
By Posted: ( Tue 12th Dec 2000 04:33:00[AM] UTC )
The Proc psuedo file system is a real time, memory resident file system
that tracks the processes running on your machine and the state of your
system. Read on to learn how to get the most out of the /proc file system.
Rating [ 7.34 / 10 ]
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