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What's the difference between Unix and Linux?
They're both ixes, but the differences between Unix and Linux are abundant, as this batch of articles show.
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Open source substitutions for Microsoft NLBS
Are you aware of any open source software that would do something similar to Microsoft NLBS for Red Hat Linux?
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What is GNU?
Here's a guide to all things GNU and many other open source terms and products, too.
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Types of joins and set theory
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Can Amanda or Rsync correct missed backup?
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Troubleshooting performance
Do you have any advice about best ways to troubleshoot performance?
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Testing a live CD distro for use in small business
Can Mepis or Knoppix be used in a small business with 23 desktops? What would be their limitations, if any? Would there be another choice that's free?
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Boot process freeze with XP/SimplyMepis dual boot
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Policies and rules
What are the differences between policies and rules?
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Use the right rules in your firewall
How should an administrator determine what rules to set up in a particular firewall?
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Environmental variables in Unix
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Configure LSF in a Unix environment (Solaris and Linux)
Find out how to configure Load Sharing Facility (LSF) in Unix and Linux.
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Newbie-friendly, Windows-friendly Linux
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Is there really hope for widespread adoption of Linux on the desktop?
According to expert Ken Milberg, Linux on the desktop may sink or swim based on the way vendors promote OpenOffice.
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How will the open source software revolution impact users and vendors?
How will the open source software revolution will play out for users and vendors? Will vendors' roles change, or will maturity of leading open source applications bring a return to the current mode...
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Can you use Samba as primary domain controller with Active Directory?
My organization has decided to use Active Directory for authentication puposes. I've been asked to deploy AD in 80 different sites around the world. In about 35 sites, I have Linux servers used as ...
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Securing your SSHD and SSH connections
A user hopes to lock out potential hackers after three login attempts. James Turnbull explains how to improve overall security through SSH and SSHD and recommends some best practices for security a...
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Using Nagios with custom plugins
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How secure is desktop Linux versus Windows?
James Turnbull compares and contrasts security attributes of Linux and Windows on the desktop.
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Security differences between Linux and Unix
As close cousins, both Unix and Linux share many similar security concepts. But there are significant differences in how, and exactly what, security is implemented on Unix and Linux platforms. Thes...
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Migrating infrastructure from Unix to Linux
Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg describes how virtualization, support, clustering and more fit into the migration of an IT infrastructur...
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Installing Nagios on Linux and unravelling software ...
A reader new to Linux wonders about which distribution is recommended for installing Nagios and what Nahant and Tikanga mean.
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Systems monitoring and tuning tools for RHEL 5
Documentation for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 covering checking system performance, tuning, kernel configuration and extending the file system exist...
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