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Postgres slides in between Oracle, MySQL
As VoIP provider Vonage's customer base grew, so too did its databases. They didn't warrant more Oracle instances, but ran just fine on PostgresSQL-based EnterpriseDB.28 Nov 2006
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GRUB dual-boot configuration issues, including a reader's response
An expert describes some of the problems associated with a Windows-Linux dual-boot.27 Nov 2006
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OpenOffice 2.0: Master page hacks make better spreadsheets
Don't waste time manually figuring out page numbers in OpenOffice. Use this master page hack to combine your spreadsheets, images and more into a readable, polished report.27 Nov 2006
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Defining event rules in Simple Event Correlation
Simple Event Correlation is an open source tool designed for reading incoming data feeds and performing actions based on user-defined rules. In this tip, we'll learn about defining different types ...27 Nov 2006
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Simple Event Correlation installation and configuration
Simple Event Correlation is an open source tool designed for reading incoming data feeds and performing actions based on user-defined rules. Learn how to install and configure this small- to medium...27 Nov 2006
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Dual-booting with a Linux Lenovo Thinkpad
For dual-booting with Windows, a desktop recommends installing Windows first before re-installing Linux.27 Nov 2006
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Converting Access files to OpenOffice
An office suite expert describes how to convert Access files to OpenOffice for a one-time use.27 Nov 2006
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Triggers and mutating table errors in MySQL
Discover what can trigger mutating table errors MySQL and learn about the differences between statement and row triggers.23 Nov 2006
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Running IE under WINE
An expert recommends running WINE if you really need an IE emulator.23 Nov 2006
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Modifying reports in Base
Modify OpenOffice reports using imported styles.23 Nov 2006
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Creating a kernel, GRUB boot with Scientific Linux CERN 4.3
A desktop expert recommends tinkering with the boot configuration utility instead of creating a boot partition, in order to boot from a USB drive.23 Nov 2006
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Getting Fedora Core working on a laptop
A desktop expert recommends buying a laptop pre-loaded with Linux rather than messing around with device drivers.22 Nov 2006
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Installing Red Hat and SUSE Linux on the same machine
A desktop expert recommends specific space requirements for installing two Linux distros on the same machine.22 Nov 2006
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Migration training/support costs
An expert warns that migrating to a Linux desktop isn't the hard part; power users are the ones who need to watch out.21 Nov 2006
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IE security vs. Firefox
Find out why one expert will still choose Firefox over Internet Explorer every time.21 Nov 2006
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Changing field orders in an existing database
An OpenOffice expert describes two workarounds for changing the field order of an existing OpenOffice database.21 Nov 2006
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Ubuntu Linux drivers for a Lexmark 2350
A Linux desktop expert recommends going with Linux-friendly printers since Lexmark doesn't offer Linux-compiled drivers.20 Nov 2006
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Open Season: Red Hat, OpenVZ and Samba
City of Vienna goes with Red Hat Linux; OpenVZ project delivers live migration; Samba gets an update.20 Nov 2006
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Combining OpenOffice.org text documents using master files
Using OpenOffice's master documents function allows you to make page numbering consecutive and generate a table of contents. Simplify your document dealings with this tip.20 Nov 2006
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Changing document headers in OpenOffice Calc
An expert describes how to change each header for OpenOffice's Calc.20 Nov 2006