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From XP to Fedora 7 With Ease
Wow! Sounds like a success story.I use Linux as my main system. I run CenOS 4.5 and it basically runs like a champ. I also don't do nearly enough tweaking to cause harm so in effect it's very stable. But I do now this: Install An Antivirus Application. As secure...
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Cyberthreats, UNIX, Viruses and worms, adambrown29@..., YES IT IS, Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Windows XP, Fedora Project
Discussion threads 2007-11-25
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
Using Windows and Linux on a LAN for a small business
Hello all. First let me lay some foundation for this discussion.1. I am new to Linux and have installed and used the Mandrake distro with some success. But most of my computing experience has been in the Windows environment.2. I am needing advice on a problem...
Tags: Internet, Internet Cafe, LAN, Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Windows, networking, server, skclewis@..., small business, software, windows
Discussion threads 2007-01-28
Linux is not easier to use than Windows and it never will be
“The majority of the world’s population is lazy, Microsoft is easy, Linux is a mystery!”Vivek, LondonIsn’t this the truth? Microsoft is easier than Linux and Linux is truly still a mystery to the average user. I am sorry but Linux is not easier than Windows. I do not believe either...
Tags: Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Windows, steven s. warren, The Hot Button, Uncategorized, Windows
Blog posts 2007-01-22
magic fix for Windows XP
Restore trashes everything, why not check each winxp file against a master file?Magic FixPersonally I don't bother with restore, I periodically re-install. Although you can put me down as the first to say that Linux is the MAGIC FIX for Windows XP.just curiousI newbie posted a new thread many...
Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, windows xp, restore, Linux IS, jhallen@..., Microsoft Windows, Magic Fix
Discussion threads 2006-06-01
Desktop Linux
The hinging question is, is Linux ready for the desktop? The simple answer is yes and has been for years. What do i mean by that? I guess it depends on who is asking and who is answering. More to the point, who cares to know and...
Tags: desktop, Linux, windows, xstep, desktop Linux, DVD, K3b
Discussion threads 2006-05-30
Linux is a Mystery!
"The majority of the world's population is lazy, Microsoft is easy, Linux is a mystery!"Vivek, LondonIsn’t this the truth? Microsoft is easier than Linux and Linux is truly still a mystery to the average user. The Longhorn Server and Client Windows Longhorn Server and Windows Vista will be the most...
Tags: Linux, Linux IS, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
Blog posts 2005-11-15
Could this flaw lead to the next big virus?
Among the Microsoft Security Bulletins released yesterday was one for a critical new flaw, MS05-027, "Vulnerability in Server Message Block Could Allow Remote Code Execution."http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-027.mspxMicrosoft released a slew of other Security Bulletins and patches yesterday, including two other critical flaws; however, it is this Server Message Block SMB flaw that...
Tags: attack, attacker, flaw, information technology, Jason Hiner, Linux, LINUX IS, microsoft, Microsoft Corp., security, server message block, smb, virus, worm
Discussion threads 2005-06-15
Red Hat, SuSE release Linux patches
Red Hat, SuSE release Linux patchesarticle rootIs Linux now as vulnerable as Windows?Although a December report suggested that Linux has fewer flaws than Windows-based systems, Linux vendors this week issued a series of "critical patches." Is Linux just as vulnerable as Windows?Any software is vulnerableSeeing as software is written by...
Tags: Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Windows, Newsletter Ed, patch management, Red Hat Inc., SuSE
Discussion threads 2005-01-14

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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
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
Linux and Windows Security: Why Windows Is Inherently Less Secure Than Linux
Although the scope of this paper appears straightforward at it's surface, "Windows vs. Linux" is surprisingly broad. Linux is perhaps less homogeneous than Windows. Although Linux Torvalds retains the copyright to the Linux name, and ultimately controls the Linux kernel, the kernel is but a small part of the operating...
Tags: Security, Windows Security, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
White papers 2005-03-07
Portable Linux
Linux has been growing very fast since its birth providing more functionalities and features with different versions and Gentoo is one of the specialized Linux versions that support s more improved and advanced features such as automatic optimization and configuration and it plays a key role in Linux successful distribution...
Tags: Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2005-10-24
Exploiting the Potential of Linux
Linux has matured since its inception more than a dozen years ago, and it is now ready for the mainstream enterprise. This white paper reviews why Linux is the right alternative for organizations seeking to optimize resources and improve service as well as the challenges presented in integrating Linux into...
Tags: Computer Associates International Inc., Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
White papers 2004-05-01
Linux as Operating System for Application Servers
Linux is the talk of the town. According to a study of CIO.com, 39% of the interviewed IT managers said they expected Linux to be the dominating enterprise operating system by 2007. Since its birth in 1991, Linux has delivered an incredible success story. No other operating system has ever...
Tags: Operating System, Application Server, Server, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
White papers 2004-05-18
Preparing Your Linux Box for the Internet - Armoring Linux
Organizations throughout the world are adopting Linux as their production platform. By connecting to the Internet to provide critical services, they also become targets of opportunity. To help protect these Linux systems, this article covers the basics of securing a Linux box. The examples provided here are based on Red...
Tags: Linux Server, Internet, RCN Corp., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software
White papers 2000-04-25
Linux Course
Hi. I am an Electronics Engineer. Plz guide me. I am preparing for an extra professional course. which Linux Course should try first. I am a novice for Linux and what will be its scope...A few classes inUnix will go a long way toward understanding any flavor (flavour for those...
Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, er.goel.ashish, Linux
Discussion threads 2007-08-05
Wacky Linux Tangent: The Linux Switch Commercial
"Linux give us the power we need to crush those who oppose us." - Anonymous supervillain You can't ask for a better testimonial than that. Check out this Flash-based commercial that rips Linux, Apple, and all points in between. --- Keep up with...
Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jay Garmon
Blog posts 2006-01-20
Linux Enumeration of NICs: Version 3
Linux naming of the hardware network interfaces may not align with BIOS and chassis labeling of the Ethernet ports. This is seen on Dell PowerEdge 1950, 1955, 2900, and 2950 servers when using a Linux 2.6 kernel-based product such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 and Novell/SuSE Linux Enterprise Server...
Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Network Interface Card, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Networking, Software, Hardware
White papers 2007-01-01
Linux Enumeration of NICs: Version 2.0
Linux naming of the hardware network interfaces may not align with BIOS and chassis labeling of the Ethernet ports. This is seen on Dell PowerEdge 1950, 1955, 2900, and 2950 servers when using a Linux 2.6 kernel-based product such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, and Novell/SuSE Linux Enterprise Server...
Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Network Interface Card, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Networking, Software, Hardware
White papers 2006-10-01
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