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  • open source

    In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit.  Definition

  • embedded system

    An embedded system is some combination of computer hardware and software, either fixed in capability or programmable, that is specifically designed for a particular kind of application device. (Continued.)  Definition

  • LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)

    LAMP is an open source Web development platform that uses Linux as the operating system, Apache as the Web server, MySQL as the relational database management system and PHP as the object-oriented scripting language... (Continued)  Definition

  • GNU Linux

    The GNU Linux project was created for the development of a Unix-like operating system that comes with source code that can be copied, modified, and redistributed... (Continued)  Definition

  • GNU General Public License (GNU GPL or simply GPL)

    The GNU General Public License, often shortened to GNU GPL (or simply GPL), lists terms and conditions for copying, modifying and distributing free software.  Definition

  • Secure Shell Charter (SSH Charter)

    The Secure Shell Charter (SSH Charter) is a set of papers produced by the Secure Shell Working Group (SSH Working Group), an organization dedicated to updating and standardizing the popular Unix-based interface and protocol known as Secure Shell (SSH...  Definition

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    Lex is a program designed to generate scanners, also known as tokenizers, which recognize lexical patterns in text... (Continued)  Definition

  • OpenVPN (open source virtual private network)

    OpenVPN is an open source virtual private network (VPN) product that offers simplified security, a modular network design and cross-platform portability. OpenVPN is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Private licenses are available ...  Definition

  • Samba

    Samba is a popular freeware program that allows end users to access and use files, printers, and other commonly shared resources on a company's intranet or on the Internet.  Definition

  • SuSE

    SuSE (pronounced soo'-sah) is a German Linux distribution provider and business unit of Novell, Inc.  Definition

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About Linux server hardware

Linux operating systems respond differently to different hardware, so gathering the proper server hardware that meets your Linux requirements is imperative to continued, uninterrupted performance. Get the latest tips and news on affordable and compatible Linux server hardware for your Linux file and Web servers. This topic also covers building your own hardware, Linux server configuration, Linux blade servers, Linux mainframes and the best practices for setting up a Linux proxy server.

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