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- Lesser-known Linux commands: join, paste, and sort
- So many Linux commands, and so little time. In this Daily Feature, Jack Wallen, Jr. begins chipping away at the extensive list of uncommon commands by describing three commands you should know: join, paste, and sort.If you've spent any time in Linuxland, you know that the command line can be...
- Tags: Social Security, Operational accounting, Jack Wallen, Jr., Jessica Wallen, Jeri Wallen, Johnny Wallen, Linux
- Technical articles 2002-03-29
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- Joystick Johnny (exe)
- Joystick Johnny is a marathon of 80's-style minigames set in an authentic arcade atmosphere. Racing against the clock, Johnny literally jumps into classic game parodies like Hogger, Pizzaroids, and Moonwalk Patrol to chase down the Video Virus, who transforms into a different character for each game it possesses. Three play...
- Tags: Joystick, Joystick Johnny, Games, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-10-17
- Fedora 9: Was it worth the wait?
- Jack Wallen installs Fedora 9 to see if it has improved enough to lure him away from the Debian-based Ubuntu distribution. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Ubuntu, Fedora Project, Fedora 9, SELinux, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-06
- Jack Wallen gets his Tux Tattoo
- I decided it was time. The Linux mascot will be tattooed onto my forearm. I was recommended by the leader of Derby City Roller Girls whom I work with at Hair Strobel. When someone is covered in tattoos, you tend to trust their recommendation. The artist, Caroline Moody. by Jack...
- Tags: photo gallery, linux, tux, tattoo, off topic
- Image galleries 2008-04-15
- SolutionBase: Gnumeric and KSpread offer spreadsheet application alternatives for Linux users
- Jack Wallen takes cursory looks at two alternative spreadsheet programs for Linux. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Jack Wallen, Productivity, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, spreadsheet, office
- Image galleries 2007-11-07
- Debian: The OS for the rest of us
- Jack Wallen takes a break from the user-friendliness of the usual Linux distributions and gives the Debian network installation a try. Read on to find out what his general impressions of this geekier Linux distribution are. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Operating System, Installation, Debian, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-11
- 10 ways to make Linux boot faster
- On those infrequent occasions when you need to reboot Linux, you may find that the process takes longer than you'd like. Jack Wallen shares a number of tricks you can use to reduce boot times. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Fedora Project, Server, Kernel Module, Linux, BIOS, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-24
- Johnny Depp Screensaver (exe)
- Lots of full-size, high quality Johnny Depp photos. Including: candid shots, magazine pictorials, movie scenes, and sexy poses. The screensaver also includes: sticky note feature for custom on-screen messaging; Use any image as your desktop wallpaper; 100+ screen transition effects; Display images in sequential or random order; Set image display...
- Tags: Movie, Desktops, Hardware
- Software downloads 2006-01-27
- SuSE 11.0: Winning me over quickly
- Jack Wallen responds to reader requests to review the latest offering from OpenSuSE. And boy was he in for a surprise. OpenSuSE won over his heart quickly. Can OpenSuSE win you over too? by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Novell OpenSuse, KDE, SuSE, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-21
- Serving Music with mt-dappd
- In his quest to have the simplest means to share music across a network, Jack Wallen discovers mt-daapd and finds that sharing music with family and friends can actually be a fairly painless experience. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Permission, Network, Mandriva, File, Music, Advertising & Promotion, Servers, Marketing, Hardware, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-25
- 10 fundamental differences between Linux and Windows
- Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Jack Wallen has distilled the key differences into one list. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-26
- How do I create a translucent text box in Scribus?
- Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for placing a shadow box between an image and text in the open source tool Scribus. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Box, Layer, Text, Image, Shadow Box, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-23
- How do I... run Linux applications in Windows XP?
- Jack Wallen explains how to set up a remote connection between a Microsoft Windows PC and a Linux PC using X tunneling. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Application, Microsoft Windows XP, Window, SSH, Server, Session, XWin32, XDMCP, Figure D XDMCP, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-26
- How do I... install and use PktFilter to secure Windows?
- TechRepublic Linux and Open Source blogger Jack Wallen explains how to install and configure PktFilter on a Windows PC. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Open Source, Rule, Tool, PktFilter, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Security, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-29
- 10 quick tips to make Linux networking easier
- Linux makes networking simple and secure -- if you know a few tricks. Jack Wallen shares some pointers to help admins knock out various Linux networking tasks with a minimum of effort. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: DHCP, Network, Backup, Server, Tool, Wireless, Linux, Networking, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-14
- Dirty Dancing - The Game (exe)
- Check into Kellermans resort, meet the team, play exciting mini-games and learn to dance with Johnny and Penny! How will you fare in the end of season dance contest? Play 10 varied mini-games. Create your character and live your own Dirty Dancing story. Take dance lessons with Johnny and Penny....
- Tags: Resort, Team Management, Games, Desktops, Management, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-11-22
- How do I install and use fonts in Linux?
- Jack Wallen shows you how to install True Type fonts on your Fedora or Ubuntu Linux machine and how to make key applications such as OpenOffice and Scribus aware of those fonts. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Directory, Linux, Font, Scribus, *TTF, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-16
- 10 Firefox extensions you can't live without
- Whether you want to speed access to the Web sites you regularly visit, keep better tabs on your tabs, or protect your system from potentially dangerous active content, there's a Firefox extension ready to help you out. Jack Wallen shares his list of favorite time-saving, browser-enhancing add-ons. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Firefox Extension, Extension, iMacros Extension, Web Browsers, Internet, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-08-18
- Music server via Samba
- Jack Wallen set up a Samba music server for his family's use. He takes you through the setup and configuration to get it working. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Zen, Samba, Server, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-06-30
- 10 keyboard shortcuts to improve your Linux experience
- A few simple keyboard shortcuts can make your work in Linux far more efficient. Jack Wallen runs through 10 of his favorites, for both desktop environments and window managers. by Jack Wallen
- Tags: Environment, Window, Window Manager, Terminal Window, Keyboard Shortcut, Desktop Environment, Alt, Ctrl, Keyboards, Construction, Linux, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2008-07-02
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