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Linux - Latest Posts
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Build a custom firewall with fwbuilder
For the Linux operating system there are plenty of possibilities when it comes to firewalls.
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Create your own Certificate Authority with TinyCA
If you run any sort of server that is accessible by the public, you know the importance of certificate authorities (CAs).
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Firestarter: Simple to use, powerful desktop firewall
Every PC needs protection.
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Network Management Software KontrolPack
Cross-platform networks are usually more complicated to manage compared to single-platform systems especially if free network management tools have to be used.
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Haiku giving life back to BeOS
If you've been around long enough you will probably remember the Be operating system.
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Remastersys: Outstanding solution for backup and custom Live CDs
Recently a Ghacks reader mentioned (in my "Create your own mobile Ubuntu repository with APTonCD" article) the tool remastersys.
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Create your own mobile Ubuntu repository with APTonCD
How many times have you installed Linux, tweaked it to perfection with various applications, only to have something happen and you have to re-install.
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Free File Hosting Downloader
Free file hosting downloaders are programs that make it more comfortable to download files from file hosting websites like Rapidshare, Megaupload, SaveFile or M
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Do these Linux "CAD" applications stand up to the standards?
Often, when I ask why users don't adopt Linux, I am met with the response "There are no CAD (Computer Aided Design) applications.
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Add a second drive to your Ubuntu server
You have your Ubuntu Server up and running (with the help of "Installing Ubuntu Server 9.
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Install Internet Explorer on Linux with IEs4Linux
Believe it or not, there is sometimes a need to have Internet Explorer available.
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Install Mantis Bug Tracking tool on your Ubuntu Server
Here we go again, building upon that rock solid Ubuntu Server installation.
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Customizing your Avant Window Navigator dock
In my first post that showcased the Avant Window Navigator ("Avant Window Navigator: OSX-like dock on Linux desktop") I showed you how to install this spiffy do
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Add ftp service to your Ubuntu Server
So you now have your Ubuntu Server up and running with the help of "Installing Ubuntu Server 9.
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Installing Ubuntu Server 9.04
Recently a friend requested I help him with an installation of Ubuntu Server.
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Enable flash and use themes in Google Chrome Linux
Google Chrome is making huge gains in the web browser space.
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Gain more battery life from your Linux-based laptop with powertop
If your laptop is running Linux you might not be happy with the battery life you are getting.
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Convert various media formats to Vorbis in Linux
Over the past month I have made it my goal to stop using the proprietary MP3 format for audio in favor of the free, open standard Ogg Vorbis format.
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Add Screenlets to make your Linux desktop more useful
If you spend as much time on the Linux desktop as I do, having small applets available for specific tasks can make your life that much easier.
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Connect to a remote virtual machine with rdesktop
VirtualBox is an incredibly useful tool.
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Google Desktop: Search just about everywhere (especially Google)
Searching a PC filesystem is something people do on a daily basis.
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How to create a database with OpenOffice Base
If you have ever used Microsoft Office Access you know that the database is a powerful component of office life.
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Prep For GRE, GMAT, SAT Tests With Words
You might want to check out the cross-platform software program Words if you are currently preparing for GRE, GMAT or SAT tests or any other kind of test that i
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Enable auto login in Ubuntu
If you are the only user on your Ubuntu system (or if you have a default user on a Ubuntu system that should always be the user logged in) then you might [&hell
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Change default and preferred applications in KDE
In my last article, "Change default and preferred applications in GNOME", I illustrated how to change the default applications that will launch in association w
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Change default and preferred applications in GNOME
When you open up Nautilus you will see plenty of files and folders.
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Download Wikipedia With Okawix To Access The Data Locally
Wikipedia is a popular online encyclopedia that is used by most users to get a quick overview on a certain topic.
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Get some serious transparency in GNOME and Compiz
As I have said repeated, I like eye candy.
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Take screenshots with Shutter in Linux
Previously I wrote about taking screenshots in Linux with various applications (see "Taking screenshots in Linux").
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Search google (and update twitter) from the command line
There are some of us who prefer to do as much as possible from the command line.
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Convenient Linux terminal access with Yakuake
The Linux terminal is an indispensable tool for administrators.
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Add Emerald for slick window decorations
I am a fan of eye candy.
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Editing your KDE menus
So far I have helped you to "Manage your E17 menus" and to "Edit your GNOME menus.
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Edit your GNOME menus
Recently I instructed you how to "Manage your E17 menus".
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Manage your E17 menus
Enlightenment E17 is one of those window managers that once you use you won't want to leave behind.
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Get to know Linux: Terminology
I have been covering the Linux operating system for a long time now.
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How to theme Enlightenment E17
If you've read enough of my articles here on Ghacks, then you know my favorite window manager is Enlightenment E17.
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Avant Window Navigator: OS X-like dock on Linux desktop
A lot of people really enjoy the OS X doc.
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The Linux screensaver xscreensaver
Most of us go away from our computers.
