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Start up with the OS you choose

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5889995.htmlHow many operating systems are bootable on your PC? We've seen a PC that could boot 8 different OSs, [b]can you top that?[/b]bootloadersI don't have technical documentation in front of me, so my numbers might be slightly off, but as far as I recall this is all true and accurate:The...

Tags: bootable partition, booting, bootloader, Grub, hacks, hardware, Mark W. Kaelin, Microsoft Windows, non-Microsoft OSes, Ntldr, operating system, operating systems, oreilly, windows xp

Discussion threads 2005-10-06

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Windows vs Linux - Experienced IT Pro

Windows vs Linux - Experienced IT ProScenario - Knows Windows like the back of his hand. Been in the business of IT for 7+ years like me.Hell, let's just use me as an example. I think I'm probaly pretty close to the norm or average as much as...

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, PC, rickk@..., server, windows

Discussion threads 2006-01-14

Departmental costs included within IT Budget

I'm an IT manager for 3 companies two are DBAs that has approx 40 employees total. We've currently have an "unlimited" budget - If we needed it we could purchase it within reason. I'm in the process of defining a budget however I'm running into a few issues.My biggest problem...

Tags: Strategy, information technology, IT budget

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

FOSS is an Alternative, not True Freedom

Freedom is out thereHave a look at the open for business project www.ofbiz.org you have the freedom to:- choose your database- choose your platform- choose your scripting language- choose your web serverThe freedom of FOSS is that you can change what your not happy with.misses the pointFOSS is about freedom...

Tags: F/OSS, info@...

Discussion threads 2006-10-12

how to reclaim all HD space

how to reclaim all HD spaceHi,I have a HD that has installed Fedora3 and XP. I need to format the entire C drive. I tried formatting through Windows but it leaves the Linux Drive intact. How do I wipe evertything out?Thank you.AEFDISKThere is a handy free program called AEFDISK....

Tags: AEFDISK, Linux, oc34@...

Discussion threads 2004-12-22

Will Linux finish off the Mac?

Will Linux finish off the Mac?article rootI thought this was an article about Mac and Linux...Instead, it was the author's yet another attempt to try to switch from Windows to OSX and then whine about his Visual Basic application. I agree with the author that Linux have a good...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, desktop, Linux, Microsoft Windows, PC, ShermanChen

Discussion threads 2004-10-12

Distributed security cracking

What new uses for distributed security cracking do you foresee in the future?What kind of changes do you think IT security professionals will have to make in how they approach security to compensate for the growing capabilities of distributed computing used by malicious security crackers?Was that approaching thunder?Good article, Chad.Black...

Tags: BOINC, security, CnC

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

PCLinuxOS: Definately "Radically Simple"

My Go-To OSIs Ubuntu. I have PCLinux set up on a VirtualBox VM. I am impressed with PCLOS ease of setup and overall usability. Had I discovered that before Ubuntu, PCLOS might well have been the host OS with Ubuntu running on the virtual.RE: PCLinuxOS: DefinatelyPCLOS is surely my 'Go...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, UNIX, Servers, PCLinuxOS, PCLOS, Ubuntu, operating system, Definately

Discussion threads 2008-07-28

Feasibility of Mac-Based Testing

Here's my idea... start up a company that provides testing for software and web based applications and web sites for the Mac OS supported OSes and multiple browsers (Safari, FireFox, Opera etc).My experience - being a Mac aficionado and experienced QA tester - is that applications and web sites are...

Tags: Web browsers, Web site development, Web technology, Desktops, Web browser, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Feasibility of Mac-Based Testing

Here's my idea... start up a company that provides testing for software and web based applications and web sites for the Mac OS supported OSes and multiple browsers (Safari, FireFox, Opera etc).My experience - being a Mac aficionado and experienced QA tester - is that applications and web sites are...

Tags: Web browsers, Web site development, Web technology, Desktops, Web browser, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2008-08-11

Really basic Linux question

I have a Linux practice server, to learn on, with the idea of moving to Linux in the future. I tried to access or do something awhile back (I don't remember what) and got a not authorized error. So I looked into the groups and saw adm, which I took...

Tags: coyotech2, Distro, Linux, user account

Discussion threads 2004-10-12

Can DHCP reservations improve network security?

Dynamic vs static IPFor major large corperates haveing static IP must always be a consideration of one of the points made in this very article. If you are going to invest in firwall protction of ay decent variety weather is be hardware or software based or preferable both you will...

Tags: DHCP, IP, IP address, network, network security, networking, security, zczc2311

Discussion threads 2005-01-13

Free software

Free softwareHow do people who create and distribute free software make a living?In a recent discussion, the general consensus was that AVG was at least as good as, if not better, than the major brand names.Everyone who knows about Firefox browser it switching to it.And now Open Office is gaining...

Tags: AVG, Free Software, jardinier, Mozilla Firefox, off-topic, software

Discussion threads 2005-02-05

Tech Tip: Redirect My Documents to an alternate location in Windows XP

What;'s the scoop?"In previous versions of the Windows operating system, performing this task required a series of tricky registry edits"The what?????What do you mean this couldn't be done in previous versions of Windows?I've been doing that for years...huh???even with xp, I have moved the my documents folder to different locations...

Tags: CRD, i-Folder, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2005-02-16

DOWNLOAD: Clean up your machine with the help of Degunking Windows

http://techrepublic.com.com/5138-10877-5778067.htmlAfter you take a look at this download, please post your feedback, ideas for improvements, or further thoughts on this topic.Thanks,--The TechRepublic Downloads TeamDegunking WindowsWhere can this book be bought and how mch?ThanksLink to the book's catalog pageYou can get the scoop on this book here:http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1932111840/Looks like it lists for...

Tags: backup, book chapter, Degunking Windows, download, hard drive, JodyGilbert, RAID, software, windows

Discussion threads 2005-07-07

OS Security and crashes

I feel that in 2005 it is unexceptable for an OS to crash. Anyone familiar with i5/OS will tell you that it just doesn't happen. The OS should be responsible for the system stability not a user or even an application.Our company is just releasing an enterprise Biometric security authentication...

Tags: Operating systems, operating system

Discussion threads 2005-07-21

shame on you..

939 validation errors in one page.( discussion thread... convince me )http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Ftechrepublic.com.com%2F5208-11183-0.html%3FPromoFeature%3Ddiscussion%26PromoByPassed%3D1%26forumID%3D89%26threadID%3D179559the output of the validatorwellthe actual number of errors varies.. do to the variable content the advertising multiple checks as low as 915 errorsThe ReasonIt's because you're using some non-standard OS, I bet.If you were using the STANDARD OS...

Tags: feedback, Jaqui, mandatory tagging sucks, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Discussion threads 2005-08-17

The Information Technology industry as a means to an end

I may be new into this TechRepublc thing, even as I am starting out this thread here. I thought I want to put things in perspective regarding the information technology industry.I have read many a threaded discussion in TechRepublic regarding job dissatisfaction in the IT industry, and where this...

Tags: swgoldwire2546, information technology, computer

Discussion threads 2005-11-08

Configure wireless support in Mandriva Linux with ndiswrapper

Windows version for WiFi driversDoes it matter what version of Windows the WiFi driver comes from, e.g., XP, Vista, etc.?Thanks, -kevinI don't think so, but...if at all possible, I'd try going with the XP drivers. I don't know for sure whether or not vista drivers will work, but on...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Wi-Fi, kwwall@..., Mandriva Linux, Nothing, Mandriva, FreeBSD, ndiswrapper, wireless, Linux, network

Discussion threads 2007-08-28

Protect SSH from brute force password-cracking attacks

In the midst of ensuring you don't have any unnecessary services running while securing a Unix-like system from outside attacks -- whether a proprietary UNIX system, a free BSD Unix system, or a Linux distribution -- one of the services you'll almost certainly come across is the SSH daemon. ...

Tags: Password, SSH, Unix, OpenSSH, Attack, Security, Chad Perrin

Blog posts 2007-10-30