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Linux virtual address randomization and impacting buffer overflows
PaX team developers Ed Tittel and Justin Korelc explain how to stop buffer flow exploitation leaks and bolster security with Linux virtual address randomization. Tip
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Tips and tools for handling Linux crashes
Authors Dan Behman and Mark Wilding describe how to react to Linux server crashes. They describe how to use troubleshooting tools, like serial console, and when not to try troubleshooting on your own. Tip
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Readers, experts square off on the best Linux books
Despite the fact that some consider it to lack depth, Running Linux tops the list of IT pros' favorite Linux and open source books. Get more Linux and open source book recommendations here. Article
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IBM open source gang missing key players
IBM unveiled plans to develop open source storage management software with endorsement from some key players, but EMC, HP, HDS and Symantec are missing, leaving users disappointed. Article
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SpikeSource defends Business Readiness Rating
SpikeSource vice president JoaquÍn Ruiz addresses users' concerns about the validity and feasibility of the Business Readiness Rating project. Article
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Open source movers: IT director Bryan Tidd moves a city to Linux
IT director Bryan Tidd started the city of Canton, Ga., on the road to Linux and open source software as soon as he got that job in 2000. Article
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Measuring I/O in 2.6 and the tools you'll need
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2.6 security tools and commands: Making them work
Linux security expert James Turnbull explains how to use some built-in security tools and commands of the 2.6 kernel. Ask the Expert
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Career trends for Linux programmers
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What security tools are added to the kernel by distro manufacturers?
What security tools and commands are added to the Linux kernel by Red Hat or SuSE distros, and is one more secure than the other? Ask the Expert