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Virtualization boosts Linux adoption big-time
Despite mixed-OS and virtual machine management problems, virtualization will drive adoption of server-side Linux, making it a great theme for LinuxWorld 2007, says Hyperic CEO Javier Soltero.31 Jul 2007
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Linux and virtualization create a shift in the data center
The LinuxWorld 2007 conference will see a convergence of Linux, open source software and server virtualization that will fundamentally change IT, analysts say.31 Jul 2007
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LinuxWorld 2007: News, trends and tutorial coverage
Get the latest Linux, virtualization and data center news, keynote coverage and tutorial highlights from the concurrent 2007 LinuxWorld and Next Generation Data Center events in San Francisco from...30 Jul 2007
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Linux security: Authenticate your users and know what they're up to
Do you know who has access to your data? Linux security expert Kurt Lingel explores some tools that help to authenticate users and learn what they're up to.30 Jul 2007
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Virtualization engulfs LinuxWorld 2007: A preview
This year's LinuxWorld 2007 virtualization track offers some insights about where virtualization on Linux is going.30 Jul 2007
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semaphore
In programming, especially in Unix systems, semaphores are a technique for coordinating or synchronizing activities in which multiple processes compete for the same operating system resources.26 Jul 2007
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Linux authentication troubles? Try Active Directory
While various authentication options are available for managing Linux servers in a heterogeneous IT environment, is Microsoft Active Directory the best one?26 Jul 2007
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Alfresco study: Enterprises evaluate on Windows, deploy on (Red Hat) Linux
The "Alfresco open source barometer survey," conducted April through June 2007 using data provided by 10,000 of the 15,000 Alfresco community members, showed that Windows is a popular evaluation pl...23 Jul 2007
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Installing Ubuntu from a USB drive
An Ubuntu expert describes why Windows XP Pro would refuse to recognize Ubuntu from a USB drive.23 Jul 2007
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Installing xrdp on Dap desktop 6.06 or Fiesty Desktop 7.04
An Ubuntu expert recommends a link to a thread on how to install xrdp on either the Dap desktop 6.06 or Fiesty Desktop 7.04.20 Jul 2007
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Enterprise Linux Log: OpenSolaris users tell Sun, Ian Murdock that they're missing the point
19 Jul 2007
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The future of Linux, Microsoft and patents
There has been much discussion about Xandros, Linspire and Novell -- the commercial Linux companies who partnered with Microsoft. What about Canonical, Red Hat and Mandriva, who all said "no"? An e...18 Jul 2007
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Open source and mission critical: The Linux application server landscape
In this interview with SearchEnterpriseLinux.com, analyst Michael Dortch of the Robert Frances Group weighs the pros and cons of IBM WebSphere with those of JBoss.18 Jul 2007
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Securing your Linux server with iptables
Harden your Linux server security with this tutorial on configuring the rules for iptables in your firewalls. See samples of code for rules and iptables, as well.18 Jul 2007
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Setting up SSH2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Find out how to set up SSH2 (Secure Shell) on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), using encryption keys instead of passwords in this tutorial. You can use this with either RHEL 4 or RHEL 5.17 Jul 2007
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SPARC/Solaris vs. Intel/Linux
A Unix-Linux migration expert describes the differences between Solaris on SPARC as compared to. Linux on Intel.17 Jul 2007
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Apache loses more ground in latest Netcraft report
As Apache continued its month-over-month decline in market share in July, Microsoft made subtle gains with IIS.17 Jul 2007
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Linux on Intel or RISC?
A Unix-Linux migration expert warns a user to consider customer needs when purchasing the latest hardware, like Intel, RISC or mainframes, in order to find out where performance should be emphasized.17 Jul 2007
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Printing from Windows to Linux
A Unix--Linux migration expert recommends sticking with both Linux and Windows, in this case, to remain with a supported printer program.17 Jul 2007
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Compiling OpenSSH on Feisty Fawn
An Ubuntu expert describes where in the process of compiling OpenSSH on Feisty Fawn a reader missed a step.16 Jul 2007