August 2005

  • script

    In computer programming, a script is a program or sequence of instructions that is interpreted or carried out by another program rather than by the computer processor (as a compiled program is).31 Aug 2005

  • Pascal

    Pascal is a strongly-typed third-generation language (3GL) with a one-pass compiler.31 Aug 2005

  • PICTIVE (Plastic Interface for Collaborative Technology Initiatives through Video Exploration)

    PICTIVE (Plastic Interface for Collaborative Technology Initiatives through Video Exploration) is a paper mock-up technique that allows users to participate in the development process. A PICTIVE i...31 Aug 2005

  • sudo (superuser do)

    Sudo (superuser do) is a utility for UNIX- and Linux-based systems that provides an efficient way to give specific users permission to use specific system commands at the root (most powerful) level...31 Aug 2005

  • Zend Core for Oracle seen as boon to Linux users

    Linux users who want to deploy PHP apps on top of Oracle can now do so without having to worry as much about driver issues, thanks to the new beta release of Zend Core for Oracle.31 Aug 2005

  • Database tip: All about subqueries

    A continuation of Mich's response to a user's question about different types of joins.30 Aug 2005

  • Database tip: Understanding joins and set theory

    Sybase expert Mich Talebzadeh provides an excerpt from his book explaining set theory and different types of joins.30 Aug 2005

  • Beowulf's Becker on Linux trademarks, lawsuits and grid vs. cluster

    Beowulf Project founder Donald Becker sounds off on some of the confusing legal issues associated with open source and explains the status of grid and virtualization technologies.30 Aug 2005

  • Learning Linux security administration

    Learning Linux, especially Linux security administration, can seem particularly tricky for those only well-versed in Windows. Here, security expert James Turnbull offers some pointers for getting u...30 Aug 2005

  • Types of joins and set theory

    29 Aug 2005

  • K Desktop Environment (KDE)

    K Desktop Environment (KDE) is an Open Source graphical desktop environment for UNIX workstations.29 Aug 2005

  • COTS (commercial off-the-shelf)

    COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) describes ready-made products that can easily be obtained.29 Aug 2005

  • Can Amanda or Rsync correct missed backup?

    29 Aug 2005

  • Troubleshooting performance

    Do you have any advice about best ways to troubleshoot performance?29 Aug 2005

  • 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?29 Aug 2005

  • Boot process freeze with XP/SimplyMepis dual boot

    29 Aug 2005

  • distribution

    In marketing, distribution is the process of moving a product from its manufacturing source to its customers. In computer software, distribution is the phase that follows packaging.26 Aug 2005

  • Pango

    Pango is an open source project dedicated to creating a Unicode framework for rendering international text. The name Pango was created by combining the Greek prefix 'pan', meaning 'all,' with the J...26 Aug 2005

  • Sybase

    Sybase is a computer software company that develops and sells database management system (DBMS) and middleware products.26 Aug 2005

  • backward compatible (backward compatibility)

    Backward compatible (sometimes 'backward-compatible' or 'backwards compatible') refers to a hardware or software system that can successfully use data from earlier versions of the system or with ot...25 Aug 2005