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Linux : Howtos : Starters for Linux - Part 1
By Posted: ( Thu 25th Jan 2001 11:33:17[PM] UTC )
This series of articles aims at helping novices get a firm grip on the basics of Linux. It’s for those of you keen to get up and running with Linux, but don’t know where to start. In this first part of the series, we shall look at using Linux via its Command Line Interface or CLI.
Rating [ 7.61 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : An in-depth look at LILO
By Posted: ( Thu 25th Jan 2001 05:51:53[AM] UTC )
In a previous article, we looked at the configuration of LILO. Now we get a little more technical and give you more on the low level working of LILO. Also in this article is how to get rid of LILO and how to bring it back!
Rating [ 7.11 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : Sun shines on Linux too!
By Posted: ( Tue 23rd Jan 2001 07:27:15[AM] UTC )
Herb Hinstorff currently heads Sun's program office for Linux and Open Source. In this interview he talks about what Sun is doing for Linux and the Open Source community. Also touched upon is the issue of Java being open-sourced and the release of Solaris code.
Rating [ 6 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : Book: The Cathedral and the Bazaar: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary
By Posted: ( Fri 19th Jan 2001 04:39:57[AM] UTC )
Eric Raymond, author of the popular Fetchmail utility, is one of the most dedicated Open Source advocates. In this book he looks at the development model of Linux, which overturned many of his pre-determined notions of how large and important software development projects should be handled. He compares the ``cathedral'' model of development followed by most of the commercial world with the ``bazaar'' model as followed by Linux developers. Also find some good insights into the future of software development in this book.
Rating [ 8.5 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Remote desktop using VNC
By Posted: ( Wed 17th Jan 2001 04:42:25[AM] UTC )
X-terminals allowed you to work off another machine while sitting on your machine. VNC allows you to do the same and also adds the ability to go beyond your local network to access a desktop over the Internet. Use it from your Windows machine to access and administer your Linux box or even the other way round!
Rating [ 7.23 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Mandrake 7.2 install guide
By Posted: ( Tue 16th Jan 2001 05:01:14[AM] UTC )
Mandrake is known for its user-friendliness and you can tell that this is something the people at Mandrakesoft take very seriously. User-friendly starts right from the installation as we quickly found out. We've reviewed the installation and we also have a guide that will take you through it.
Rating [ 6.82 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : A look at System V initialization
By Posted: ( Sun 14th Jan 2001 06:14:32[PM] UTC )
System V method of initialization is one of the most widely used across most Linux distributions. It definitely eases the system administrators job. There's a lot more than autoexec.bat and config.sys here. We've written this article for novice users. It explains the concept of runlevels, initialization scripts and the significance of /etc/rc.d.
Rating [ 8.23 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Linux 2 Cent tips
By Posted: ( Thu 11th Jan 2001 06:14:13[AM] UTC )
Not every task under Linux involves re-compiling the kernel or is accomplished in a minimum of 12 steps. Here is a FreeOS.com guide giving you the essential tips and shortcuts for dealing with various mundane tasks that anyone will have to perform on their Linux system. Valuable, if you want to get from A to B that much quicker.
Rating [ 8.25 / 10 ]

FreeOS : Howtos : GCC options you should know
By Posted: ( Tue 9th Jan 2001 04:52:13[AM] UTC )
Using the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) isn't for the faint of heart or those used to the friendlier Windows IDEs. There are a huge number of command line options available for GCC. This article brings you the most commonly used and most useful options.
Rating [ 6.22 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : Opera 4 beta 4 for Linux
By Posted: ( Mon 8th Jan 2001 04:40:36[AM] UTC )
Opera for Windows is a very lean and fast browser. A Linux version has also been released. This is still in beta and is about a version down on the Windows release, but you can tell that this is a very competent browser in the making.
Rating [ 5.67 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Understanding Linux file permissions
By Posted: ( Fri 5th Jan 2001 12:42:50[AM] UTC )
In a secure multi-user environment like Linux, file permissions access rights are defined. However, these access rights can cause problems for new users who are used to the access-anything style of DOS/Windows. This is a short guide aimed at such novice users that explains the basics and also the commands that are used to manage and administer these permissions.
Rating [ 7.91 / 10 ]

FreeOS : Opinions : Open Source is here to stay!
By Posted: ( Thu 4th Jan 2001 01:47:03[AM] UTC )
The Open Source model of software development has churned out some truly remarkable pieces of software and is a fantastic example of global co-operation. The goal of the Open Source movement is to eventually replace the monopoly over thought and software imposed by companies like Microsoft and create a new order where freedom and flexibility is available to everyone. What is it about, how does it work and more importantly what can it do for you?
Rating [ 8.67 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : The Linux filesystem explained
By Posted: ( Wed 3rd Jan 2001 04:38:44[AM] UTC )
The first thing that most new users shifting from Windows will find confusing is navigating the Linux filesystem. The Linux filesystem does things a lot more differently than the Windows filesystem. This article explains the differences and takes you through the layout of the Linux filesystem.
Rating [ 7.26 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : StarOffice 5.2: How good?
By Posted: ( Tue 2nd Jan 2001 04:03:55[AM] UTC )
StarOffice is an alternative Office Suite with one very tantalizing feature -- Zero cost! Beyond the price however, StarOffice is a full-featured suite of programs that offer compatibility with various file formats and good cross-platform capability. But, is the latest version worth upgrading to or installing on your system?
Rating [ 7.42 / 10 ]

FreeOS : Reviews : Book: Open Sources - Voices from the Open Source Revolution
By Posted: ( Mon 1st Jan 2001 08:18:27[AM] UTC )
Open Source needs no introduction. While the process may be known to all, the ideology behind the Open Source movement might not be. This book explores the various facets of the Open Source movement through the eyes of some of the most prominent Open Source advocates including Linus Torvalds, Eric Raymond, and many more.
Rating [ 8 / 10 ]