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Red Hat repairs bugs in two software packages
Remote code execution and denial-of-service vulnerabilities have been repaired in two software packages included in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.27 Feb 2004
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How to be a 'security warrior,' part 2
No soldier goes into battle without training. But once he's in the trenches, he sometimes has to rely on skills he didn't learn in boot camp. The same goes for today's security admins, many of whom are...26 Feb 2004
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Loading an ASE database into an IQ database
26 Feb 2004
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How to keep an eye on Linux performance
Need to monitor Linux performance without purchasing a pricey diagnostic package? Try these simple, built-in command line tools.25 Feb 2004
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I can't log in as root -- any suggestions?
24 Feb 2004
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Face-off: SCO vs. IBM
As the SCO and IBM Linux spat continues our editors debate the merits of both sides. Where do you stand on the issue?24 Feb 2004
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How to be a 'security warrior,' part 1
In computer warfare, security admins must go into battle riding on a strong vehicle and armed with effective tools, according to security expert Anton Chuvakin. Fortunately, the security warrior who's...24 Feb 2004
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New VMware server trims app-testing cycle
Virtual machine vendor VMware Inc.'s new GSX server stops server sprawl in Linux and Windows shops and has features that cut down application-testing times.23 Feb 2004
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Sybase's cursor restrictions, part 1
23 Feb 2004
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Sybase's cursor restrictions, part 2
23 Feb 2004
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Author: Hacking has its boundaries
What evil lurks in the hearts of hackers? Joe Grand knows, and he believes that systems administrators should know, too. Those who can't think and act like a hacker are doomed to be outsmarted by one,...20 Feb 2004
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Open source saves hospital's old PCs from dump
An Iowa medical center rescued 100 PCs from certain death using open-source software from the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP).20 Feb 2004
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Another security hole found in Linux kernel
A second serious mremap vulnerability was discovered this week. New versions of the Linux kernel were released to address the problems.19 Feb 2004
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Office to Linux: 'None of it is true'
Rumors have been rampant that IBM and Microsoft have tag-teamed to port Office software to Linux. Big Blue and Redmond, however, squashed those rumors.19 Feb 2004
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Right time, right spec: Deploying IPMI, part 2
The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification offers a good alternative to proprietary methods of server management, according to IPMI expert Steve Rokov. In part...18 Feb 2004
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Right time, right spec: Using IPMI, part 1
IT shops seeking non-proprietary methods for server management should keep an eye on IPMI. The rising popularity of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) standard has spurred vendors...17 Feb 2004
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Quick Takes: EDAC picks Red Hat as recommended platform
The Electronic Design Automation Consortium's new road map has Red Hat as its preferred platform on x86, Itanium 2 and Opteron architectures, leading off this edition of Quick Takes.17 Feb 2004
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How to configure Samba and give users a home directories on a Red Hat server
13 Feb 2004
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Red Hat releases 2.6 test version of Fedora
Linux distributor Red Hat announced the availability of Fedora Core 2, a test version of the Fedora Project based on the 2.6 kernel.13 Feb 2004
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The Wrong Choice: Windows flops in online retail project
A Cleveland-based service provider that caters to retailers has opted to use Linux for its new development platform, slamming its Windows shut.13 Feb 2004