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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. Ask the Expert
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Don't go binary for your Linux desktop drivers
Binary drivers only hurt those who are looking for device support for their Linux desktop, says one of the co-authors of the "Linux Administration Handbook." Find why it's better to better to purchase devices that specifically market their Linux supp... Tip
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Open source IT management ready for prime time, says Hyperic CEO
MySQL and Red Hat JBoss are integrating the open source management APIs from Hyperic into their stacks -- a sure sign that open source IT management software is ready for the enterprise, says Hyperic CEO Javier Soltero. Article
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MySQL's Marten Mickos on GPLv3 and automated enterprise monitoring
MySQL CEO Marten Mickos wants the everyday DBA to become more powerful. In this interview, he tells SearchOpenSource.com about automated monitoring technology in the new MySQL Enterprise that does just that. Article
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Understanding logging, log monitoring in 'Hardening Linux'
In Chapter 5, "Understanding Logging and Monitoring," Turnbull compares the syslog daemon to its more powerful and more secure successor, syslog-NG. He also shows readers the Simple Event Correlation tool for highlighting events in logs. Tip
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Configuring hardware in 'Beginning SUSE Linux'
Chapter 8 -- Getting hardware up and running -- of 'Beginning SUSE Linux: From Novice to Professional' tackles the age-old problem of driver support on Linux. Tip
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Asterisk for PBX administration
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends open source Asterisk for PBX administration. Ask the Expert
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Two ways to migrate to OSS
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends trying to run Windows on Linux or switching over completely to open source apps. Ask the Expert
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MySQL CEO Mickos: Beware of proprietary vendors' giveaways
Beware proprietary vendors bearing free software. MySQL AB CEO Marten Mickos warns users to watch out for vendor lock-in strategies and overpriced service organizations. Article
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Correcting load data issues
Expert Mike Hillyer recommends a PHP workaround and bug monitoring to deal with load data issues in MySQL. Ask the Expert