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Use runit to supervise linux services

Gerrit Pape's runit is similar to djb's daemontools and allows you to run supervised services, like daemontools, and also allows you to replace SysV init completely if you so desire. Vincent Danen tells you how to get started with runit in this tip.

Tags: Service, Vincent Danen, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software

Download resources 2008-05-05

10 ways to sell corporate on linux

Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget. You know you can't afford the latest version of Microsoft Windows or Office. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migrate over to the Linux operating system....

Tags: Desktop, Application, Microsoft Windows, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen

Blog posts 2008-04-24

10 ways to sell corporate on linux

Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migrate over to the Linux operating system. Unfortunately, corporate headquarters isn't convinced that Linux is the way to go. How...

Tags: Jack Wallen, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software

Download resources 2008-04-24

Choosing and installing your linux software

In case you missed them -- Jack Wallen has been moonlighting in the 10 Things blog with two recent posts: 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software 10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution Here are some...

Tags: Linux Software, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-17

My Tux Tattoo

Yes it's true, over the weekend I had a nice Tux penguin tattooed on my right forearm. And of course, I have pictures. So hop on over to my Tux Tattoo Gallery and let me know what you think. And then, of course, I want everyone to...

Tags: Picture, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen

Blog posts 2008-04-15

eSHOP100 (zip)

Eshop package capable of handling up to 30000 product items. Requires a linux hosting package with PHP and MySQL.One month free trial on your own server. Stock data and all files remain on your server. Can be installed in less than 15 minutes. Handles major cards and PayPal payments. Demo...

Tags: Talking Birds, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Servers, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-04-30

IDC: linux has proved itself in the enterprise and its rise will continue

In addition to Gartner's more measured optimism regarding Linux, IDC analyst's are predicting that enterprise spending in the "Linux ecosystem" will more than double over the next four years, hitting $49 billion by 2011. The growth is attributed to enterprises finding more uses for Linux than the traditional, basic infrastructure...

Tags: International Data Corp., Inquirer, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-11

10 things to consider when choosing a linux distribution

I can't begin to tell you how many people over the years I have consulted with about choosing a Linux distribution. And even with my own personal loyalties to one distribution or another, it always amazes me how certain distributions are better suited to various users and needs. So...

Tags: Ubuntu, Distribution, Linux Distribution, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen

Blog posts 2008-04-09

Use runit to supervise linux services

Traditional Linux systems use SysV init for starting the system: running init scripts to start and stop services and also to manage system runlevels and one-time startup scripts. The problem with using a SysV init system is that services are also treated as one-time startup scripts. When init starts the...

Tags: Service, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Vincent Danen

Blog posts 2008-05-05

Auto Super Grub Disk

It installs a new boot entry into the Windows boot. Once you have reboot just select unetbootin-super grub disk and the program does everything alone so that you can recover your grub menu and thus your Linux boot again. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Boot, Adrian15, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software

Software downloads 2008-04-23

10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing linux software

Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical installation problems he's encountered.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.

Tags: Linux Software, Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Management

Download resources 2008-04-14

Disable USB storage under OS X or Windows

USB drives are convenient and efficient, but they also represent a serious security risk -- so it's not surprising that some organizations want them out of the picture. Justin Fielding to put together this concise set of instructions for disabling USB storage for Linux, OS X, Solaris, and Windows platforms.This...

Tags: USB, Justin Fielding, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Storage, Open Source, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware

Download resources 2008-05-05

Filerename.co.uk (3k_dist)

Ease of use - not overloaded with features you will never useWrites tags for: mp3, flac & oggFully editable property fileMultiple options to assist in the correction of file namesTags created automatically from file detailsText search & replace (with regular expressions)Multiple textual settings can be set by user (capitalize, char...

Tags: Filerename.co.uk, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Digital Music, Operating Systems, Digital Media, Software, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-05-07

And so...Gartner has finally joined the bandwagon

So today, I read that Gartner has finally jumped on the open source bandwagon. I honestly thought this was a hold over April Fools joke. Seriously. In my time in the open source community (as well as my time when I actually had a physical office at TechRepublic -- the...

Tags: Gartner Inc., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Jack Wallen

Blog posts 2008-04-06

My DOS version can beat up your DOS version

Selena Frye recently pointed out the bigotry that some Linux users have when it comes to the various Linux distributions that are in existence. Not satisfied with merely looking down on Windows users, there's a certain breed of Linux user who will judge another based on his choice of...

Tags: Version, DOS, Microsoft MS-DOS, Microsoft Corp., Distrowatch.org, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, John Sheesley

Blog posts 2008-04-09

My distro can beat up your distro

I just had to read a blog titled, "All Linux Distros Suck." The author, Anonymous Geek, is actually a Linux user, but his/her post is really a refutation of the popular tactic of talking smack about people who are using any other Linux distro than the one you're currently using....

Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Selena Frye

Blog posts 2008-04-02

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

Decoration (exe)

Decoration is an image decorator. Decoration applies filters to your selected photoset. You have an extensive set of filters (more than 100) including color border, gradient frame, shadow, mirror, blur, reduce noise, tint, mosaic, superpose text, rotate or zoom. Images can be located on your hard disk, on a web...

Tags: Anthony Goubard, Decoration, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Web Site Development, Software, Internet

Software downloads 2008-04-23

Get Up To Speed: Evolution

If you are familiar with the Microsoft Outlook calendar client and want to use Linux, then you should know your way around the Linux equivalent called Evolution. Evolution, like Outlook, is a groupware application that offers the same features. One of those features, Calendar, is an outstanding solution for your...

Tags: Groupware, Linux, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems

Download resources 2008-04-03

Microsoft reaches out to touch someone (your data center)

Microsoft has just released beta versions of several technologies that will help it's System Center Operations Manager 2007 software to communicate with platforms other than Windows.  The new extensions will allow the platform to manage virtual and physical servers including Unix, Linux, and VMWare ESX, and also include integrating with...

Tags: Data Center, Olive, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, Software Development, Linux, Storage, Operating Systems, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Data Management, Software/Web Development, Management, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-04-30