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Five cool open-source sleeper apps
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-27 06:46:51
For a computer, software content is king. Programmable computers began the home computer revolution over 20 years ago. The modern revolution is Open Source software, giving immeasurable utility with no cost or risk. Sadly a lot goes under the radar but here are five sleeper apps really worth checking out.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-27 06:46:51
For a computer, software content is king. Programmable computers began the home computer revolution over 20 years ago. The modern revolution is Open Source software, giving immeasurable utility with no cost or risk. Sadly a lot goes under the radar but here are five sleeper apps really worth checking out.
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Migrating from Windows to Linux: the gentle guide
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-23 09:12:48
Linux has long been held in mystique as an operating system for hard-core techies or hackers. Yet, this is far from true for today’s distros. A modern version of Linux is as easy to setup and use as the Macintosh is legendary for. Here’s reasons why people stick to Windows and how those factors can be solved in what we like to call a ‘gentle’ approach to Linux.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-23 09:12:48
Linux has long been held in mystique as an operating system for hard-core techies or hackers. Yet, this is far from true for today’s distros. A modern version of Linux is as easy to setup and use as the Macintosh is legendary for. Here’s reasons why people stick to Windows and how those factors can be solved in what we like to call a ‘gentle’ approach to Linux.
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Write your own Linux server part two
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-20 10:18:24
In part one, we presented a real-world story where a Linux server – or daemon – solved a need for an ISP. The code to achieve this was introduced, and annotated. However, we left the best till now – the actual socket handling itself, plus the rc.d script to start the daemon at boot time and kill it at shutdown.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-20 10:18:24
In part one, we presented a real-world story where a Linux server – or daemon – solved a need for an ISP. The code to achieve this was introduced, and annotated. However, we left the best till now – the actual socket handling itself, plus the rc.d script to start the daemon at boot time and kill it at shutdown.
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Write your own Linux server part one
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-20 09:33:02
One of the great strengths of Linux is its multi-faceted network server capabilities, reaching back to its rich UNIX history and the development of TCP/IP on that platform. If you’re a software developer, it’s dead simple to network-enable your own apps too, making them act consistently with other server processes. Here’s how to do it, in two parts.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-20 09:33:02
One of the great strengths of Linux is its multi-faceted network server capabilities, reaching back to its rich UNIX history and the development of TCP/IP on that platform. If you’re a software developer, it’s dead simple to network-enable your own apps too, making them act consistently with other server processes. Here’s how to do it, in two parts.
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Introduction to Linux penetration testing with nmap
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-13 08:49:55
How can you be sure your network is secure? Before you can patch vulnerabilities you need to discover them. You need to think like a cracker might. You need to hack your own system. This is known as “penetration testing” – a more palatable term to corporations – and the rich tool set of Linux makes it a superb platform for doing this.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-13 08:49:55
How can you be sure your network is secure? Before you can patch vulnerabilities you need to discover them. You need to think like a cracker might. You need to hack your own system. This is known as “penetration testing” – a more palatable term to corporations – and the rich tool set of Linux makes it a superb platform for doing this.
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Hardening Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-12 06:44:10
Linux is an enterprise-grade operating system and is capable of the utmost security. However, many installations fall short because the out-of-the-box setup routines have to cater for the lowest common denominator.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-12 06:44:10
Linux is an enterprise-grade operating system and is capable of the utmost security. However, many installations fall short because the out-of-the-box setup routines have to cater for the lowest common denominator.
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Run a Linux server farm for nix
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-06 00:54:18
One great thing about Linux is its rock-solid nature even when you load it up with as many daemons and services as you like. Yet, often “best practice” dictates you separate out some apps across a couple of servers or at the very least provide a safe development environment which is distinct from your production environment.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-06 00:54:18
One great thing about Linux is its rock-solid nature even when you load it up with as many daemons and services as you like. Yet, often “best practice” dictates you separate out some apps across a couple of servers or at the very least provide a safe development environment which is distinct from your production environment.
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Hack and crack proof SSH on Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-02 08:43:16
It’s inevitable: if your computer is Internet-connected you will have people coming a-knockin’. Fortunately Linux users are more savvy than to think any keep-alive ping or other piece of Internet flotsam is a hack attempt. Even so, it’s simply a matter of time before your router’s lights flash heavily and /var/log/auth.log (/var/log/secure on RedHat) fills with chilling messages like these:
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-08-02 08:43:16
It’s inevitable: if your computer is Internet-connected you will have people coming a-knockin’. Fortunately Linux users are more savvy than to think any keep-alive ping or other piece of Internet flotsam is a hack attempt. Even so, it’s simply a matter of time before your router’s lights flash heavily and /var/log/auth.log (/var/log/secure on RedHat) fills with chilling messages like these:
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Diagnose and manage your network for free with Linux and open source tools
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-29 22:15:10
In this Internet-connected world it is an essential skill to know how to troubleshoot network problems. High-quality software suites exist to do the job but can easily cost in excess of tens of thousands of dollars. With a handful of absolutely free open source tools you can do it yourself – on any computer anywhere in the world.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-29 22:15:10
In this Internet-connected world it is an essential skill to know how to troubleshoot network problems. High-quality software suites exist to do the job but can easily cost in excess of tens of thousands of dollars. With a handful of absolutely free open source tools you can do it yourself – on any computer anywhere in the world.
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All you wanted to know about Linux certification but were afraid to ask
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-23 09:48:06
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-23 09:48:06
In IT, certification is a big deal. Try as professional societies like the ACM and ACS might, there’s no universal qualification – like the accountant’s CPA – that states you are recognised as competent and capable. This is where vendor certifications fill a gap.
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Hacking the TomTom ONE through Open Source
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-15 23:18:11
Gadget geeks worldwide are collaborating to make the ubiquitous TomTom GO portable satellite navigation system more useful. In contrast to other models of SatNav devices, particularly those bundled with PDAs, the GO is especially known for its simplicity: turn it on, set routes via touchscreen, and away you go (and go you do, quite literally!)
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-15 23:18:11
Gadget geeks worldwide are collaborating to make the ubiquitous TomTom GO portable satellite navigation system more useful. In contrast to other models of SatNav devices, particularly those bundled with PDAs, the GO is especially known for its simplicity: turn it on, set routes via touchscreen, and away you go (and go you do, quite literally!)
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How open is "open" when Microsoft say it?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-09 00:55:40
The U.S. state of Massachusetts is considering re-instating approval for internal use of Microsoft Office 2007 after a two year ban. The draft policy is up for review until July 20.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-09 00:55:40
The U.S. state of Massachusetts is considering re-instating approval for internal use of Microsoft Office 2007 after a two year ban. The draft policy is up for review until July 20.
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Secure web browsing through Live Linux distros
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-02 22:09:16
There are many good reasons to be concerned about security and privacy online. For example, Internet banking can be at risk if there is any possibility of malicious software on your computer's hard drive. Banks even expressly warn that before using their systems you should ensure you have taken steps to ensure your personal security.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-07-02 22:09:16
There are many good reasons to be concerned about security and privacy online. For example, Internet banking can be at risk if there is any possibility of malicious software on your computer's hard drive. Banks even expressly warn that before using their systems you should ensure you have taken steps to ensure your personal security.
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Roll your own Linux distro
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-25 23:18:08
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-25 23:18:08
There's no denying that Linux is a popular operating system and is genuinely seen by many as a viable alternative to Microsoft's market domination.
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Open source's hottest 10 apps part 2
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-21 01:52:39
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 1)
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 2)
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Yesterday, we began looking at the top 10 hottest open source apps today, as judged by their level of activity on SourceForge. We talked about what these apps do and just why they matter.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-21 01:52:39
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 1)
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 2)
TODAY on iTWire | LINUX news | Australian IT and Telco jobs
Yesterday, we began looking at the top 10 hottest open source apps today, as judged by their level of activity on SourceForge. We talked about what these apps do and just why they matter.
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Open source's hottest 10 apps
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-20 00:57:23
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 1)
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 2)
Need a new app? Looking for inspiration? Want to know what the next trend might be? Welcome to the world of open source software where high-quality tools are free to try and free to keep – and where you can quickly see what everyone else is checking out and join in on the buzz.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2007-06-20 00:57:23
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 1)
Open source's hottest 10 apps (part 2)
Need a new app? Looking for inspiration? Want to know what the next trend might be? Welcome to the world of open source software where high-quality tools are free to try and free to keep – and where you can quickly see what everyone else is checking out and join in on the buzz.
Read More About Open Source's Hottest 10 Apps...
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