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The Best Tips from the Great Linux Desktop Migration Contest What's the best way to move an organization to a Linux desktop? Here's a collection of the best tips we received from our Great Linux Desktop Migration contest. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Improving Linux Driver Installation The availability and quality of hardware support has a huge effect on Linux adoption. With the Linux revolution fully under way, the philosophical underpinnings of the kernel's approach to device handling have come into question. Linus is unlikely to budge. As Jono Bacon explains, this leaves two new projects to bridge some of the gaps between philosophical purity and practical support. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Linux Kernel Exploitation
Noel Davis looks at problems in the Linux kernel, Oracle Database Server, Oracle Application Server, DB2 Universal Database, vpopmail, MIT Kerberos 5, cfengine, CDE libDtHelp, Anonymous CVS, Samba, the zlib library, Courier-IMAP, and Python.
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Scribus: Open Source Desktop Publishing Desktop publishing came of age in the '80s, but open source options concentrated mostly on TeX and LaTeX. For users who want a friendlier interface, Scribus aims squarely at PageMaker and QuarkXPress. Howard Wen explores the features of Scribus and talks to its developers. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Dave Whitinger: Inventing Linux News Reporting In 1997, Dave Whitinger began collecting and spreading news about the adoption of the still-fledgeling Linux operating system. It grew into the immensely popular Linux Today. Dave retired from the Linux news scene, but he's returned now with a new site and fresh ideas. Tom Adelstein interviewed Dave recently on promoting Linux worldwide. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Create Self-Booting Movie CDs Self-booting Linux distributions are really, really cool. They can also be really, really useful, and not just for system administrators or gamers. Robert Bernier demonstrates how he turns his precious DVDs into self-booting Linux CDs that his son can take with him. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Qt Trouble
Noel Davis looks at problems in Qt, SpamAssassin, MySQL, rsync, NetBSD ftpd, Xine-lib, KDE, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Gaim, and xv.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Hands-Off Fedora Installs with Kickstart After your second manual and identical Linux installation, consider scripting the process to make adding new boxes a breeze. Ethan McCallum shows how to automate your installs with Fedora's Kickstart. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: CDE Trouble
Noel Davis looks at problems in CDE's dtlogin, Oracle, SquirrelMail, SoX, phpMyAdmin, wvWare, Openftpd, CVSTrac, PostgreSQL's ODBC driver, PuTTY, and Citadel/UX.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Linux and Patent Risks OSRM recently commissioned a study that found the Linux kernel potentially infringes on 283 patents. Though some people find cause for alarm, others see this knowledge as a good thing. Here's more information on the study and its findings. [O'Reilly Network]
OSCON 2004: The SCO Moot Court SCO's lawsuits over Linux copyrights and Unix contracts are still going. Monday night featured a mock court, where lawyers presented the arguments of SCO and IBM to the attendees. Here's a rundown. [O'Reilly Network]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: PHP Trouble
Noel Davis look at problems in PHP, Samba, mod_ssl, HP-UX's xfs and stmkfont, Ethereal, l2tpd, Domino, APC PowerChute Business Edition, Webmin, and Lexmark network printers.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Sharp's Zaurus SL-6000L: A Free Software PDA Sharp is the leading PDA manufacturer in Japan, but recent models have had serious missteps that GNU/Linux friendliness can't quite overcome. Guylhem Aznar reviews the Zaurus SL-6000L from the point of view of a free software user. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Stratagus: Open Source Strategy Games When would an expression of appreciation land you in legal trouble? When you try to appreciate Blizzard software's strategy games! Fortunately, the legally threatened FreeCraft has taken on new life with a new name: Stratagus. Howard Wen explores how this customizable RTS engine may spur the development of new open source strategy games. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Device-Driver Trouble
Noel Davis looks at problems in the Linux kernel, Apache 2, the Linux Virtual Server, Pure-FTPd, FreeBSD's Linux binary compatibility mode, Domino, Shorewall, libpng, and the X Display Manager.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Looking for Indemnification While Linux Sales Double Tom Adelstein examines issues related to Linux use in the enterprise while copyright infringement claims exist. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Kernel DoS Vulnerability
Noel Davis looks at problems in the Linux kernel, www-sql, super, rssh, Horde-IMP, GNU GNATS, gzip, ISC DHCP, and sup.
[O'Reilly Network]
A Linux Quick Reference to Useful Commands Daniel J. Barrett, author of O'Reilly's Linux Pocket Guide, has compiled a quick-reference guide to the most essential Linux commands and the tasks they perform. We are presenting this quick reference as a PDF download. Print it and keep it by your keyboard for quick answers to problems that arise. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Semi-Pro Linux-Based Recording As computers grow ever more powerful and recording equipment grows ever cheaper, it's easier and easier to create and record your own music. Why not use free software? John Littler explores the hardware and software you'll need to build your own home recording studio with Linux and related tools. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Subverted
Noel Davis look at problems in Subversion, Apache's mod_proxy and mod_ssl, Squid, MIT's krb5, RealOne, RealPlayer, ksymoops-gznm, smtp.proxy, FreeBSD's Jail(), Aspell, Tripwire, and icecast.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Keeping the Myths Alive Bungie has some rabid fans. Though they've moved on from their Myth series, devoted fans lobbied the company for the right to create enhancements and bugfixes -- winning 80GB of source code. Howard Wen explores what the MythDevelopers have achieved and what they plan. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Windows Compatibility for the Linux Desktop Linux may have been ready for your desktop for years. Unfortunately, proprietary data formats lock people into less-capable platforms, but more and more, software allows you to run Windows programs on Linux systems. David Collier-Brown surveys the situation and demonstrates how to run MS Visio and Project on Linux desktops via Win4Lin. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Tales of Optimization and Troubleshooting Sometimes your software just isn't fast enough. Before reaching for your checkbook for the latest and greatest hardware, think for a minute. Can throwing brains, not money, at the problem really work? Howard Feldman demonstrates real optimization techniques from the bioinformatics world. [LinuxDevCenter]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: KDE Trouble
Noel Davis looks at problems in KDE, CSV, Subversion, Firebird, FreeBSD msync(), mailman, Opera, Apple's HelpViewer, cPanel, and xpcd.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Building a Linux Media PC What do DVDs, CDs, TV stations, and video games have in common? Besides the fact that they require bulky equipment that takes up precious space in your living room, you can play them all on a PC running Linux. John Littler introduces the Linux media PC, a media convergence device. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Inside the Homebrew Atari 2600 Scene Despite console-company protestations to the contrary, emulators aren't only tools for copyright infringers. If it weren't for emulators, would the Atari 2600 homebrew scene be where it is today? "Wait, there's an Atari 2600 homebrew scene?" you ask. As Howard Wen explains, it exists, and new-school programmers are making some impressive games in the old-school style. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: Apache Repaired
Noel Davis looks at a problems with the Apache web server, the Linux kernel, Systrace, ssmtp, exim, SuSE Live CD 9.1, Heimdal k5admind, Kolab, IRIX Networking Security, and NukeJokes.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
An Introduction to GraphViz and dot
A good graphic can go a long way to explaining a knotty problem, especially if the problem involves graphs or diagrams. Of course, many people who build networks or design systems aren't graphics artists. Fortunately, GraphViz and dot exist. Michele Simionato explains how to use and automate dot to generate attractive drawings programmatically.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
Security Alerts
Security Alerts: TCP Vulnerability
Noel Davis looks at problems in the TCP protocol, Midnight Commander (mc), proftpd, OpenOffice, libpng, rsync, LHA, Utempter, X-Chat, and sysklogd.
[LinuxDevCenter.com]
coLinux: Linux for Windows Without Rebooting Trying Linux just keeps getting easier. Knoppix and other live CDs let you take Linux with you on CD and USB keys, but you have to reboot to run your software. What about Windows users who want to use Linux in conjunction with their existing systems? KIVILCIM Hindistan explores the world of coLinux -- cooperative Linux. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
CinePaint: The GIMP Goes Hollywood As movie effects studios adopt open source, expect them to adapt existing projects in new ways. That's the lesson of CinePaint, a project that's risen from the ashes of FilmGIMP. Howard Wen explores the goals and development of the program and interviews two of its lead developers. [LinuxDevCenter.com]
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LinuxPlanet: Not Yet Another Setup Tool Anymore "When SUSE's YaST tool went to a GPL license earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before software vendors would make use of its codebase..." [Source: Linux Today] IDA: Munich and Vienna to Cooperate on Open Source Software "The cities of Munich and Vienna, which have both initiated a desktop migration to Linux, have announced their intention to co-operate on issues related to open source software (OSS)..." [Source: Linux Today] ZDNet UK: Linux Takes Off at German Aerospace Firm "MTU Aero Engines has developed a Linux-based supercomputer for simulating the aerodynamics of engines--and dramatically reduced costs as a result..." [Source: Linux Today] eWeek: Shared Office Code Unlikely to Sway Governments "Microsoft Corp.'s offer to share the source code of Office 2003 with governments may be a positive move, but governments say it is unlikely to make much difference to which software they choose..." [Source: Linux Today] ZDNet UK: Linux Goes Mission-Critical for Danish Government "The Danish Ministry of Finance has chosen JBoss running on Linux over Microsoft's BizTalk to run a data-exchange system..." [Source: Linux Today] internetnews.com: Sun Said To Table Linux Purchase "Sun Microsystems has apparently backed away from its efforts to acquire a Linux software distribution--for now..." [Source: Linux Today] Mandrake in contract to boost Linux security [Source: geeknews] Personal Computer World: Linux Live and Kicking - Part 1 "For many potential Linux converts a hard disk install is too much of an investment. In response to this problem, there are now several 'live' distributions that can be run directly from CD..." [Source: Linux Today] News: Not Yet Another Setup Tool Anymore When SUSE's YaST tool went to a GPL license earlier this year, it was only a matter of time before software vendors would make use of its codebase. Linux security specialist Immunix is the first thus far, having developed a new security administrator for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. [Source: LinuxPlanet News Tutorials and more for Linux newcomers] ZDNet Australia: Linux Australia Trademark at Centre of New Legal Fight "Legal wrangling over a South Australian company's attempt to trademark the term Linux Australia has taken an unusual turn..." [Source: Linux Today] LinuxInsider: Copyright Fight Breaks Out Over Mambo "For those who think the SCO Group v. IBM lawsuit has gotten too ugly to watch, there is a fresh fight in the open-source arena over the ownership of Mambo..." [Source: Linux Today] Mandrakelinux Advisories: mpg123, webmin, ImageMagick Three security advisories from Mandrakesoft. [Source: Linux Today] |
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