David M Williams
Wednesday, 05 November 2008 18:59
Opinion and Analysis
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2. Adding a new hard disk to Linux, and why the Linux filesystem trounces Windows' butt
Adding a second (or third or more!) hard drive to your computer is a great way to give your computer more disk space. Ok, that’s pretty obvious – adding disk space gives you more disk space –
duhh – but it’s easier to say than do.
Once you’ve plugged the hard drive in to your computer
here is what to do to get Linux to recognise it.
Plus, I also tell you something that the Linux filesystem does brilliantly which Windows can’t do at all. Ok, it makes a half-hearted attempt but fails dismally. After all, how much have you ever really heard about "junction points" in Windows?
I really don’t want to sound like a manic gloater here, but you must read all about it. The Linux filesystem hierarchy has it all over Windows for sheer user transparency to disk management.
3. Build better blogs with Linux
Chances are you have some sort of web site. Linux has a rich history of text processing which can be used to turbo-boost your blogs. In fact, blogging goes to Linux like a hand to a glove.
Here are some Linux commands to get better visitor stats and to help render image-laden web pages faster.
Nine more to come, including how Linux can look after your health.
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