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It’s almost that time of year again. The time where we all sit by the fire and enjoy a nice cup of eggnog while cuddled under a fleece blanket reading our favorite books, waiting for Santa Clause to come down our chimney and […]

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SSH is a powerful remote logging protocol that took the place of telnet back in the mid-to-late 90’s. With so many people using SSH as an every day tool, it is important for server administrators to understand some ways of making the secure shell a bit more… well… secure. In this article you will […]

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If you are a system administrator who allows remote access to your server or desktop, you may want to disable certain users from logging into the system both remotely and locally. This article will explain how to prevent certain users from logging into your Linux machine via SSH (OpenSSH_4.4p1) and FTP (vsftpd 2.0.5).
First we must […]

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If your looking for an easy Christmas gift to get your geeky friend or spouse, take a look at the following 10 Linux books that I think every Linux enthusiast should own.

A Practical Guide to Linux Commands, Editors, and Shell Programming
Linux Administration Handbook (2nd Edition)
Understanding the Linux Kernel
Essential System Administration, Third Edition
Linux Bible, 2005 Edition
Linux […]

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If your a Linux user who enjoys learning new things, I recommend taking a look at the following 20 must read HOW TOs and Guides I’ve gathered over the years. These documents are vital to both new and old Linux users…
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LinuxBasics.org is a fairly new website designed to help users in the Linux community learn more about the Linux operating system by way of free linux classes. Now on their second course, LinuxBasic.org uses a slightly edited version of “Introduction to Linux: A Hands on Guide” by Machtelt Garrels as a study guide. Classes started […]

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So, you’re thinking about installing Linux, or you have just recently installed it and your looking for some tips on what you should do to maximize your understanding. If your a newcomer to the Linux operating system, the following tips for new Linux users will help you:
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With all sorts of people already starting to camp out at Best Buy stores around the United States for the new release of the Play Station 3, its important that they have everything they need to stay comfortable. Though it is a bit shocking that nine days before a game console release people are desperate […]

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Intel rolls out Quad-Core processors…
TiVO to expand Internet based content…
CompUSA to offer early sales of Vista…
Zune music players slow first day no surprise…
Microsoft warns of 5 “critical” security holes…
Apple in deals to help iPod videos play on planes…
Google closes YouTube deal…
PS3 Glitch Affects Older Games…

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So, your network is behind a firewall, and your system is hardened? Have you took a moment to think about the actual physical security of your network and machines? Though an unlikely risk in a home based environment, it is important to consider physical attacks as a factor to prevent. In this article, I will […]

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