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Dell drops Ubuntu Linux PCs from website

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Despite previously claiming that Linux systems are safer than those running Windows, PC maker Dell has stopped selling computers preinstalled with the Ubuntu operating system via its website – the principle source of orders for the company. (more…) Related items Dell expands Ubuntu Linux desktop offerings Installing Ubuntu Linux on a Netbook (Linux Today) Install Linux, Void Your Netbook’s...
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#Ebook Deal of the Day: Python for Unix and Linux System Admin – Only $9.99 Use code DDPUX

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“Python for Unix and Linux System Administration” for only $9.99. Use discount code DDPUX to get your savings…. (read on…) Related items Moonlight 2 expands Silverlight capabilities for Linux (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News) Installing OpenVPN on Linux and Unix Systems (Linux Today) Dell drops Ubuntu Linux PCs from website Is Linux Just Another Unix Flavor? Introduction to Puppet: Streamlined System Configuration
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Introduction to Puppet: Streamlined System Configuration

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Linux.com: “If you have one Linux system to administer, you need a good working knowledge of scripting, command line utilities, and a trusty text editor. If you have two or more, it may be time to add Puppet to that list.” (read on…) Related items Manual LVM configuration on Fedora 13 Your own OEM configuration: YaST Firstboot Server security...
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Install Linux Without Burning An ISO To CD/DVD

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Howtoforge: “I am describing here a method to install Linux without using a DVD ROM or CD Drive; I have checked it myself. There are many ways to do so you can install Linux by 1) booting from the network; 2) having an ISO image on your hard disk; 3) booting from USB; 4)...
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Learn Linux, 101: Find and place system files

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IBM Developerworks: “Summary: Learn the correct location for files under the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) on a Linux system and learn how to find important files and commands” (more here…) Related items Elementary Project Brings Mac-style Self-Contained Apps to Linux Introduction to Puppet: Streamlined System Configuration Install the Latest Version of digiKam on Ubuntu 10.04 Linux Tip: Using a Shell...
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Linux Trojan Raises Malware Concerns (PC World)

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PC World – I’ve got good news and bad news for those of the misguided perception that Linux is somehow impervious to attack or compromise. The bad news is that it turns out a vast collection of Linux systems may, in fact, be pwned. The good news, at least for IT administrators and organizations...
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Editing Photos on the Linux System

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Using Ubuntu Linux to import and edit photos from a digital camera. (more…) Related items Dell drops Ubuntu Linux PCs from website Dell expands Ubuntu Linux desktop offerings Why Ubuntu Linux Is a Good Business Choice Ubuntu’s two big advantages over Windows and Mac Has Dell Dropped Ubuntu Linux?
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Learn Linux, 101: RPM and YUM package management

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IBM Developerworks: “This article focuses on the Red Hat Package Manager (RPM) developed by Red Hat, as well as the Yellowdog Updater Modified (YUM) originally developed to manage Red Hat Linux systems at Duke University’s Physics department.” (read on…) Related items Red Hat Linux optimised for Intel and AMD server chips (TechWorld) Health Check: Mandriva (Linux Today) Data Protection...
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Need Help Salvaging Data From an Old Xenix System

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Milo_Mindbender writes “I’ve recently gotten ahold of an old Altos 586 Xenix system (a late ’80s Microsoft flavor of Unix) that has one of the first multi-user BBS systems in the US on it, and I want to salvage the historical BBS posts off it. I’m wondering if anyone remembers what format Xenix used...
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Benchmarks Of The Gentoo-based Sabayon (Linux Today)

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Phoronix: “For those looking to experiment with a Gentoo-based Linux system but are not looking forward to the obstacles of installing Gentoo itself, an easier and quicker approach can be to use a distribution like Sabayon Linux.” (read on…) Related items Dell drops Ubuntu Linux PCs from website Install Linux Without Burning An ISO To CD/DVD Sabayon 5.3 installation...
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