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Why Microsoft is running scared of Linux
1pointsComputerworld blogger Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols looks at why Microsoft is really worried about Linux, this time. Apparently 30% of laptops sold are loaded with Linux, predominantly because of the issues with Vista.
Using IPv6 On Debian Etch
1pointsThis document describes how you can configure a Debian Etch system for IPv6 so that a) it can connect to other IPv6 hosts and b) other IPv6 hosts can connect to it.
Enabling Compiz Fusion On An Ubuntu 8.10 Desktop
1pointsThis tutorial shows how you can enable Compiz Fusion on an Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) desktop (the system must have a 3D-capable graphics card - I am using an NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 here).
Windows 7 Pre-Beta Hits Bittorrent
1pointsAfter being shown off to developers and key media last week, the pre-beta of Microsoft’s much anticipated Windows 7 has, inevitably, been leaked onto the bittorrent networks, enabling anyone to sneak a peek at Vista’s successor.
The Perfect Desktop - Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex)
1pointsThis tutorial shows how you can set up an Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) desktop that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops.
How to easily bypass Australia's internet filters
1pointsThe Federal government intends to waste millions of dollars on ISP-level content filtering which can be bypassed at the push of a button.
The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex
1pointsThis tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex (Ubuntu 8.10) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server, Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL, etc.
How To Upgrade Ubuntu 8.04 To 8.10 Server/Desktop
1pointsToday the new Ubuntu 8.10 (Intrepid Ibex) has been released. This guide shows how you can upgrade your Ubuntu 8.04 desktop and server installations to Ubuntu 8.10.
Automatic And Up-To-Date Fedora 9 Installations
1pointsKickstart allows you to do automatic Fedora/RedHat/CentOS installations. This is useful and time-saving if you have to deploy tens or hundreds of similar systems (e.g. workstations).
Preventing MySQL Injection Attacks With GreenSQL
1pointsGreenSQL (or greensql-fw) is a firewall for MySQL databases that filters SQL injection attacks. It works as a reverse proxy, i.e., it takes the SQL queries, checks them, passes them on to the MySQL database and delivers back the result.
ISP filtering: Who censures the censor?
1pointsRecently, a senior member of staff at Internode, Mark Newton, has been the subject of a rather fascinating set of media articles regarding his personal opinions on the government's internet censorship policy.
Australian scientists make solar break-through
1pointsScientists at the University of New South Wales have set a new world record by creating the first silicon solar cell to achieve 25% efficiency.
Apple patent - let your shoes talk to your watch
1pointsGeeks have been fantasizing for many years about a fully automated lifestyle, where their gadgets magically power themselves and figure out how to best get online without your help.
Configuring Openfiler with DRBD/Heartbeat
1pointsOpenfiler is a high performance operating system tailored for use as a SAN/NAS appliance. This configuration will enable two Openfiler appliances to work in an active/passive high availability scenario.
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