August 2005
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
module
A module is a separate unit of software or hardware. Typical characteristics of modular components include portability, which allows them to be used in a variety of systems, and interoperability, which allows them to function with the components of ... Continue Reading
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
Novell idea man gauges the impact of open source
Now that large companies are getting deeply involved with the open source community, the sky is the limit in terms of innovation, says Novell Inc.'s Matt Asay. Continue Reading
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
Open source tools for security configuration, administration
James Turnbull drills down into Linux security administration and suggests some free, open source tools you can use to beef up your organization's security. Continue Reading
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
Use the right rules in your firewall
How should an administrator determine what rules to set up in a particular firewall? Continue Reading
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
Policies and rules
What are the differences between policies and rules? Continue Reading
-
August 25, 2005
25
Aug'05
Users: OSDL right to reject Windows/Linux TCO study
Microsoft dangled a carrot in front of the OSDL this week in the form of a Linux and Windows cost comparison. But the OSDL didn't bite. Continue Reading
-
August 24, 2005
24
Aug'05
Configure your RHEL4 network
Learn how to use Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 commands and utilities to configure your network from a GUI or command line. Continue Reading
-
August 24, 2005
24
Aug'05
SQL Server Express a sign of LAMP's success
Microsoft's release of SQL Server Express is being seen as further evidence that the LAMP stack is having a major impact. Continue Reading
-
August 24, 2005
24
Aug'05
Dos and don'ts: Ensuring apps security from the get-go
Closing the gap between developers and users is the first step toward making sure applications are secure. Continue Reading
-
August 22, 2005
22
Aug'05
Quagga
Quagga is an open source suite of applications for the management of routing protocols. Quagga is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Continue Reading
-
August 22, 2005
22
Aug'05
System panic: Get a serial console log
How to create a serial console log of a system panic. Continue Reading
-
August 22, 2005
22
Aug'05
Inside OpenOffice 2.0, part 2
Solveig Haugland continues her review of OpenOffice 2.0 with descriptions of three new and highly anticipated additions to the open source personal productivity suite. Continue Reading
-
August 22, 2005
22
Aug'05
Inside OpenOffice.org 2.0, part 1
OpenOffice.org instructor Solveig Haugland explains why the upcoming OpenOffice 2.0 is set to make her job a whole lot easier. Continue Reading
-
August 18, 2005
18
Aug'05
Getting your hands dirty with open source ROI, TCO calculations
Calculating the true value of open source software means setting aside vendor and analyst hype and crunching the numbers yourself, according to one prominent LinuxWorld speaker. Continue Reading
-
August 17, 2005
17
Aug'05
JBoss VP: Why CIOs save big bucks with open source licenses
JBoss Inc. vice president Bob Bickel describes the inherent savings in software built on open source licenses, and the industry changes that have made support for commercial open source software strong enough for corporate users. Continue Reading
-
August 17, 2005
17
Aug'05
JBoss VP: Why middleware is hot, powerful and not boring at all
JBoss Inc. vice president Bob Bickel explains the role open source software is playing in commoditizing formerly expensive middleware applications. Continue Reading
-
August 16, 2005
16
Aug'05
Tips and tools: Porting apps to Linux & making them support multiple distributions
Get tips on how to port Unix and Windows applications to Linux and how to make those Linux apps support multiple distributions. The expert on tap for this tip is Novell Linux developer Darren Davis. Continue Reading
-
August 15, 2005
15
Aug'05
Compiere
Compiere is a popular open-source system of software applications that provide enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), tax accounting, and general accounting for the small and ... Continue Reading
-
August 15, 2005
15
Aug'05
Learning Guide: Enterprise-ready Linux e-mail
Souped-up applications for Linux offer viable alternatives to Microsoft's hacker-friendly mail server and client. This learning guide can help you decide if your organization is ready to exchange your e-mail woes and get a bright new outlook. Continue Reading
-
August 15, 2005
15
Aug'05
Golden's Rules: LinuxWorld's screaming hardware, palm-sized server, faux IT guys and .org ghetto
Whew! LinuxWorld -- three days of raucous music, bright lights, and demos galore -- is over. I attended all three days and want to share the highlights -- and lowlights -- of the conference with you. Continue Reading