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- How FreeBSD makes vulnerability auditing easy: portaudit
- Find out how FreeBSD's portaudit tool goes a long way toward helping you maintain a secure system, simply and easily. by Chad Perrin
- Blog posts 2008-06-24
- Is Linux the most secure OS?
- Linux-based systems get a lot of press in IT trade publications. A lot of that press relates to its security characteristics. In fact, some claim "Linux is the most secure operating system OS of them all." How much truth is there in a statement like that? by...
- Blog posts 2008-06-17
- List open ports and listening services
- As mentioned in the article, "10 security tips for all general-purpose OSes," you should turn off any services you don't actually need so that they will not become avenues of attack for security threats. Ten specific services for Microsoft Windows were mentioned in my later article, "10 services to...
- Blog posts 2008-04-15
- Five years or five months? Which is the better upgrade cycle?
- Yes but ...... major Linux distributions maintain support for any given version for a long time. I had a similar experience with SuSE. I had purchased and installed v9.2 when 6 months later they released v9.3 at a $10 increase. I got really upset an
- Discussion threads 2006-11-01
- Prepare your machines for a Red Hat Fedora 4 installation
- Fedora is a flexible Linux distribution that can adapt to a variety of hardware configurations and can be installed in a number of ways.This sample chapter, taken from Red Hat Fedora 4 Unleashed, shows you how easy the Fedora installation can be if you make some simple preinstallation plans and...
- Download resources 2006-03-14
- Use this guide to choose the Linux distribution that's best for you
- All Linux distributions are not created equal. While largely similar, each one has unique features and applications that may or may not suit your organization's needs. This downloadable chapter excerpt from Linux Desktop Pocket Guide, by David Brickner, walks you through five of the more common Linux distributions focusing on...
- Download resources 2006-01-10
- Run a secure Linux server with Annvix
- Annvix 1.0-RELEASE is a server-oriented Linux OS. Take a look at some of the features of this secure Linux distribution. Delivered each Tuesday, TechRepublic's free Linux NetNote provides tips, articles, and other resources to help you hone your Linux skills. Automatically sign up today!...
- Technical articles 2005-05-09
- Video: Five things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
- Choosing a Linux distribution shouldn't come down to which desktop has your favorite color scheme. Linux distributions are different and some will suit your company's needs better than others. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses five critical factors IT managers should consider when choosing a Linux distribution. by...
- Blog posts 2008-08-04
- 10 solid Linux distributions for your netbook
- You don't have to settle for an OS that's a bad fit for your netbook -- there are numerous alternatives, some of which can provide a near-laptop experience. Jack Wallen runs through the pros and cons of 10 viable Linux distributions. by Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2009-05-14
- What makes a good Linux distribution?
- Have you ever asked yourself, "What makes a good Linux distribution?" Jack Wallen has a number of times and offers his list of the characteristics that add up to a good distribution. What's on your list of must-haves? by Jack Wallen
- Blog posts 2009-06-01
- 10 reasons for switching to a different Linux distribution
- Sooner or later, you're going to get the urge to switch distributions -- maybe for a change of pace or maybe out of more practical considerations. Here's a look at some of the most common reasons users feel compelled to make that jump.This download is also available as an entry...
- Download resources 2008-10-20
- Model Checking an Entire Linux Distribution for Security Violations
- Software model checking has become a popular tool for verifying programs' behavior. Recent results suggest that it is viable for finding and eradicating security bugs quickly. However, even state-of-the-art model checkers are limited in use when they report an overwhelming number of false positives, or when their lengthy running time...
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- IT Dojo: Five things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
- Some argue that Linux distributions are essentially the same, and you should just pick the one with the color scheme you like the best. In reality however, distributions are different and some will suit your company's needs better than others. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses the following...
- Videos 2008-08-04
- Linux Distribution Testing and Quality Assurance: Current Developments of the EDOS Project and Open Questions
- This paper describes the developments done within the EDOS project regarding Linux distribution testing and quality assurance process. It will also point out remaining open questions that could be subjects for further research and which could bring significant advances for Linux distribution developers. As the number of testing units (the...
- White papers 2007-02-12
- Linux 101: Efficient software management with the Advanced Package Tool in Debian
- Package managers were developed for Linux distributions to solve problems such as dependency issues and the difficulty of software installation without a unified package management system. Developers of open source software for Linux-based operating systems generally need only write the software itself; at that point package maintainers for various Linux...
- Download resources 2006-08-10
- 10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
- Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. Jack Wallen looks at the distinguishing characteristics of various distros and explains how they might fit your needs....
- Blog posts 2008-04-09
- 10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution
- Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. So how do you decide whether to use Debian vs. Fedora or Ubuntu vs. Mandriva? Jack Wallen looks...
- Download resources 2008-04-08
- Use this guide to choose the Linux distribution that's best for you
- This guide to Linux distributions from the book Linux Desktop Pocket Guide will help you determine which best matches your organization. All Linux distributions are not created equal. While largely similar, each one has unique features and applications that may or may not suit your organization's needs....
- Book chapters 2006-01-10
- 10 solid Linux distributions for your netbook
- You don't have to settle for an OS that's a bad fit for your netbook -- there are numerous alternatives, some of which can provide a near-laptop experience. Jack Wallen runs through the pros and cons of 10 viable Linux distributions.This download is also available as an entry in our...
- Download resources 2009-05-14
- Issues With Generic Linux PPPoE Termination
- WillitsOnline.Com is a local provider of high-speed Internet access, hosting, and network integration services in Willits, CA. The Linux source for PPPoE termination WillitsOnline originally selected was the Roaring Penguin RP-PPPoE, a user-mode PPPoE client for many Linux distributions. It originally took WillitsOnline an estimated 200 man-hours to setup a...
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