July 2005

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Knoppix Hacks: Use Knoppix to rescue Windows

In "Knoppix Hacks," author Kyle Rankin explains how the Knoppix CD can be used as an indispensable, multi-purpose tool for administrators. One of the many things Knoppix can accomplish is rescuing ...29 Jul 2005
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.28 Jul 2005
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...28 Jul 2005
Golden's Rules: Linux vs. Windows -- The new Cold War

There's an operating system war going on. Don't bet that your favorite will win.28 Jul 2005
Linux desktop market still wait-and-see

Linux is thriving, but the perception is that top vendors Red Hat and Novell continue to tread cautiously with a desktop offering. However, news of a new Debian distro in the days leading up to Lin...28 Jul 2005
Put Knoppix in your toolbox: Hacks 37-51 from Knoppix Hacks

Find out tools that can help you administer a network and secondly tools that can help you administer local hardware. Here, you will find tools that help you clone, wipe, and scan hard drives, and ...27 Jul 2005
Hardening Linux: Firewall implementation

A poorly implemented firewall not only allows viruses to slip past your defenses -- it could lock you out of your host, according to James Turnbull, author of "Hardening Linux." Here, he explains h...27 Jul 2005
Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 2: Linux experts see strong server, weak desktop

A user- and integration-friendlier Linux could kick Microsoft's Windows server operating system out of the data center altogether -- one day. Today, however, Linux and open source software are powe...27 Jul 2005
Sharing files between Linux servers with NFS

Using the Network File System (NFS) allows you to share files on a network as if they were on your local drive. Ken Milberg shows you how in this tip.26 Jul 2005
Windows vs. Linux/OSS today, part 1: Windows expert points to Linux, open source gaps

Linux wasn't created to enhance Microsoft Windows, but one Windows expert says it sure plays that part well. This is part one of our exploration of the state of the Windows-versus-Linux rivalry.26 Jul 2005
Sizing up the Linux desktop market, part 2

Operating systems expert Tony Iams explains which rising stars to look out for in the Linux desktop market, and offers advice for those mulling a move away from Windows.26 Jul 2005
Technical college or university?

ITKnowledge Exchange member "neoCentric" had a question about the differences between technical schools and universities. Fellow techies jumped in on the conversation. Here is a portion of the conv...25 Jul 2005
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 ...22 Jul 2005
Sizing up the Linux desktop market, part 1

Linux on the desktop hasn't exactly lit the world on fire just yet. But desktop Linux features, functionality and levels of application support are getting better and better. We talked to operating...21 Jul 2005
Farris: What CIOs should know about the open source revolution

CIOs can gain competitive advantages by taking part in the open source revolution, a movement that will shake up the power structure of the IT world, said Julie Hanna Farris, the founder of Scalix....20 Jul 2005
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...19 Jul 2005
'Cookbook' author serves up recipe for Linux success

Author Michael Stutz discusses the virtues of shells and looks at the issue of graphical versus command-line interfaces.19 Jul 2005
Put these troubleshooting tools in your toolbox

In this tip, Peter Harrison describes how to use Linux commands to get a quick fix on IT troublemakers15 Jul 2005
Using Ethereal - Chapter 4 of Ethereal packet sniffing

This chapter from includes information about how to get started with Ethereal, exploring the main window, other window components, exploring the menus and using command-line options.14 Jul 2005
Introducing network analysis - Chapter 1 of Ethereal packet sniffing

In the first chapter of Ethereal packet sniffing, the authors discuss what network analysis is, who uses it and how it works. They explain how to detect and protect against sniffers, and provide...14 Jul 2005

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