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New preloaded linux computers for sale now at Sears and Wal-Mart

The success of the $199 Everex gOS-based desktop at Wal-Mart has spurred two more releases of low-end, Linux-based computers at two retail giants. Wal-Mart's follow-up to the Everex is the $399 gOS-based Cloudbook laptop -- sporting Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google News, Google Maps, YouTube, Firefox, Skype, Facebook and...

Tags: Google Inc., Sears Roebuck & Co., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Everex, Linux Computer, Computer, Mirus/Linspire, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Modems, UNIX, Productivity, OpenOffice, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Components, Office Suites, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-01-18

Novell delivers security shield for linux computers

Novell is releasing software called AppArmor that is designed to make it harder for new attacks to compromise existing Linux-based computers. The technology limits a running software program's privileges only to those absolutely necessary. Are there other security products based on mandatory access controls on the market that you’d recommend?oohh...

Tags: computer, Linux, Linux computer, novell, Novell Delivers, Novell delivers security, Novell Inc., security, software, Sonja Thompson, tool

Discussion threads 2006-01-10

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Setting the record straight on Linux

behind in so many ways.and here is where the masses chime in saying "you can't play games on Linux." it's practically the only argument against Linux these days.as far as I see it, Windows is behind Linux on so many levels for so many reasons.linux is far more flexiblelinux is...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, jlwallen@..., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-10-02

Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a personal computer

Installing Linux on a personal computer may not be as difficult as you think. This document explains how to install Linux on a PC, starting at the beginning: choosing a distribution. While many IT professionals are familiar with Linux and the installation process, just as many are...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., PC, Series, Computer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software

Download resources 2005-12-05

Linux Is Great

What makes someone think that Linux isn't user friendly? After trying many versions of Linux, I have to say there are many fine editions out there. So you may have to do a bit of reading, about system requirements,reviews etc. Isn't that the point of it all anyway. For some...

Tags: Cyberthreats, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, OPEN SOURCE, golden_sun_shine@..., LINUX IS, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-08-02

Nucleus Kernel Linux (exe)

Kernel for Linux recovers data from deleted, formatted, damaged, or corrupted partitions where Linux based operating systems, such as RedHat Linux, Caldera Linux, Mandrake Linux, Turbo Linux, Suse Linux are installed on the hard disk or data storage media. Kernel for Linux supports Ext2 and Ext3 File System.

Tags: Kernel, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software

Software downloads 2005-08-31

Using Linux VMware and SMART to Create a Virtual Computer to Recreate a Suspect's Computer

VMware for Linux is a software package that enables to create a virtual computer within the Linux operating system. SMART is a graphical computer forensic tool written for the Linux operating system. Why SMART? The answer is provided later in this paper when the author discusses the imaging capabilities of...

Tags: Imaging, VMware Inc., Tool, Computer, Linux, Productivity, Document Management, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting

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Using Linux (Ubuntu) on a windows network

I need to get a internet connection to my computer which has Linux(Ubuntu)installed on it. All of the other computers in the house are on a Windows network. I can't find linux drivers for an old 802.b usb access point that I have. Could I use another router (connect a...

Tags: Routers & switches, Microsoft Windows, Network technology, Operating systems, NETWORKING, UNIX, hiplicks@..., window, router, computer, Linux, Ubuntu, network

Discussion threads 2007-04-04

Two NICs (Windows network & Linux)

I have two networks, Windows workgroup and Linux. Both have worked fine but the Linux server was just upgraded and since that three computers cannot access the internet!Each computer on the network has two nic's. One for the Windows network 192.168.1.x and the Linux 1.0.0.x!If we disconnect the...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, INTERNET, NETWORKING, network interface card, ultimatebc@..., Linux, Windows Network, Microsoft Windows, network

Discussion threads 2007-04-30

Linux and Suse

I was wondering if there is anyway to boot linux and SUSE on the computer. I have found how you can boot XP and linux, but thats not what I want. Any info???:| ahh, SuSE is a Linux OSSuSE = Linux, Simple.Otherwise, maybe it's something else that you...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, pandemonium_magick@..., Linux, SuSE, LILO

Discussion threads 2007-08-10

Linux too good to land on Dell machines

Dell has reiteratively announced Linux-based products over years without coming to any serious model out.I think there is a powerful reason over that: Linux is free.Buying a good Dell computer with Linux means it wont have Windows, so if somebody wants later to go to Windows, it would be way...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, jose.a.nunez@..., Dell Computer Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-07-11

SolutionBase: Puppy Linux teaches an old dog new tricks

How do you find Puppy Linux compared to Damn Small Linux?The new Puppy looks nice, I'll have to stick it on a flashdrive tonight.Off-hand, how does it compare to Damn Small Linux? DSL has been my standard flashdrive distrobution for a while but that's not reason to avoide considering a...

Tags: Neon Samurai, Puppy Linux

Discussion threads 2007-06-20

Linux Multimedia Hacks: Watch TV on Your Computer

The TV tuner is installed, all the cables are connected, and the card is recognized by Linux, but how does one actually watch TV with it? This paper covers some of the Linux tools one can use to configure the TV tuner and watch TV with it from Linux desktop....

Tags: TV Tuner, Computer, Linux, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Book chapters 2005-11-04

Installing Linux on XP sytem running raid 0 striping

I'm runninig windows Xp Service pack 2 with two 125gig Hd running raid 0(striping). Is it posssible to install Linux as a second operating sytem without losing my XP operating system or any of my files. I'm knew to Linux and my computer knowledge is limmitedbackupGet an external hard...

Tags: Linux, Backups, PRODUCTIVITY, figgyfam@..., Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-08-01

Can someone please help me out.......

on Linux commands? How can I : - view the usernames that are on a Linux Server.- Deleat a particular usernames inbox contents.- Stop a user from sending emails(the computer is send a lot of spam)Please help me out this linux Box is giving me problems.ThanksTrust

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, trustm@..., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-03-12

Linux 101: Installing Debian GNU/Linux

Installing any operating system on a desktop computer, whether it be Microsoft Windows, MacOS X, Debian GNU/Linux, or anything else, can occasionally be an exercise in frustration. That is particularly true if you are unfamiliar with the installation process for the operating system you're installing or, worse yet, unfamiliar with...

Tags: Frustration, Operating System, Debian, Operating Systems, Linux, Open Source, Software

Download resources 2006-08-14

linux

i have xp and linux enterprise edition both on my computer.my computer is connected with approx 20 comps on intranet and when i m logging into linx i cannot communicate with other computers while i m not facing the same problem in windows xp?why?

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, rhtdmdeeps@..., Linux

Discussion threads 2007-11-14

Take the plunge with Linux 101 how-tos

Not too long ago, TechRepublic published a series of beginner-level downloads as a way to introduce newcomers to the Linux universe. You might want to start out small with something like "Linux 101: How to set up Linux on a personal computer." There are also guides to help you figure out...

Tags: General

Blog posts 2007-07-12

Photo: The real reason Linux isn't 'mainstream'

Ha, Ha, Funny but not serious!What do you mean by PC?All Major Business are using Linux on Servers,Because it Works.And Mac's (PC?) use Mac OS-X a Linux-Unix Friendly OS.And Part of Nokia's Success has been SymbioOS that is Linux based.That's not the face of.....no, that dude does NOT represent Linux...

Tags: Linux, Cohen-s, computer humour, software, PC, photograph

Discussion threads 2007-02-10

Linux Network Card Drivers

I just bought a lan card for my linux computer but there were no drivers. does anyone know where i could get linux drivers for a Unitek Y-832 LAN card. instructions for instalation would be good aswell:)DependsMost modern Linux have excellent har

Tags: hardware, jameshyland91@..., Linux, network, networking, software

Discussion threads 2006-11-20