Linux Articles

Linux : Reviews : Galeon at a glance
By Posted: ( Fri 15th Jun 2001 01:59:29[AM] UTC )
In this article, we look into what kind of a browser Galeon is, how it functions and some of its salient features.
Rating [ 8.16 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : A talk with Paul Leroux
By Posted: ( Thu 14th Jun 2001 02:59:52[AM] UTC )
Paul Leroux is a technology analyst with QNX Software Systems, where he has served in various roles since 1989. Paul undertakes research on OS architecture issues, with an emphasis on applications for information appliances and networking equipment. In this interview, he explains how QNX is different from other operating systems, how it compares with linux and talks about the company's future plans.
Rating [ 8.73 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Web server tutorial - Part 2
By Posted: ( Mon 11th Jun 2001 02:15:19[AM] UTC )
In the first part of this series on Apache Web server, we looked at how Web communication takes place. Here we deal with DSO and the main server configuration.
Rating [ 6.22 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Capitalist view of Open Source
By Posted: ( Tue 5th Jun 2001 09:38:01[PM] UTC )
This article examines the functioning of the GPL from the viewpoint of Capitalism, It does so with reference to the writings of one of the most hardline capitalists of all-Ayn Rand. And finally it concludes that the GPL operates along purely capitalist principles, and that the real enemies of Capitalism are those who seek to outlaw the GPL.
Rating [ 7.94 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Web server tutorial - Part 1
By Posted: ( Sun 3rd Jun 2001 09:40:08[PM] UTC )
This 3-part article takes a look at Apache Web server.The first part looks at what a Web server is and how Web communication takes place.
Rating [ 5.81 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : More about Motor
By Posted: ( Thu 31st May 2001 12:46:00[AM] UTC )
In this article we cover new features that appeared in motor after 2.6.3 version release. We will look into the reasons behind our deciding to implement them and explain why you might feel the need for them. This article can easily be considered a status report.
Rating [ 8.89 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : Open Source-onomics: Examining some pseudo-economic arguments about Open Source
By Posted: ( Tue 29th May 2001 12:54:16[AM] UTC )
While the technical arguments against Linux and Open Source are being gradually silenced, several myths about the economics of Open Source continue to float about, confusing and scaring off people considering these alternative products. Worse, the Open Source community is itself divided on such issues, and is unable to provide a cogent rebuttal. This article is an attempt to set the record straight.
Rating [ 8.86 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : Chip with the BLIP
By Posted: ( Fri 25th May 2001 12:00:15[AM] UTC )
Two years back, Ericsson gave the world the Bluetooth technology. Now it has come out with BLIP, a small self-contained device that can communicate wirelessly with mobile phones, PDA's and other devices that are connected through Bluetooth wireless technology. A mini tool, BLIP stands for "Bluetooth Local Infotainment Point".
Rating [ 6.5 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : In conversation with Martin Konold
By Posted: ( Thu 24th May 2001 01:14:25[AM] UTC )
The recently concluded Bang!inux conference was a great place to meet some Open Source developers. Among those speaking at the event was Martin Konold, veteran KDE developer. We managed to get an interview with him. Excerpts follow.
Rating [ 8.56 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : Introduction to Linux kernel modules
By Posted: ( Wed 16th May 2001 02:26:03[AM] UTC )
The earlier articles touched on what Linux Operating System is all about. You know its scope, its advantages, disadvantages, weaknesses and strongholds. In this article, we take a closer look at the Kernel modules--one of the two modes that Linux operates in.
Rating [ 7.17 / 10 ]

Linux : Howtos : Using Rsync
By Posted: ( Mon 14th May 2001 06:42:29[PM] UTC )
Rsync is a fast, flexible and robust backup utility. This article looks at how you can utilize and configure this program to take the daily backup from your production servers.
Rating [ 5.61 / 10 ]

Linux : Interviews : "Linux is a very strong and reliable operating system"-- Philippe Kahn
By Posted: ( Wed 9th May 2001 01:05:15[AM] UTC )
CEO, Chairman and Co-founder of LightSurf, Philippe Kahn's name seems to be synonymous with success. This is his third successful company: Starfish Software (founded in 1994) and Borland International (1982) being the other two. Having done his graduation and postgraduation in pure mathematics, Philippe was one of the first key programmers for the Micral, the Intel based machine developed in France and recognized by The Computer Museum as the first personal computer available outside a build-it-yourself kit. Prakash Advani interviewed the man who spearheaded the object-computing revolution and the move to component-based software, changing software development methodologies forever.
Rating [ 6.59 / 10 ]

Linux : Articles : Ext2- Part II: Inside the bonnet
By Posted: ( Mon 7th May 2001 01:45:18[AM] UTC )
In the first part of this article we took a cursory look at Linux Extended File System. Let us now probe deeper inside it.
Rating [ 6.68 / 10 ]

Linux : Reviews : SuSE 7.1 Professional: what 7.0 should have been...
By Posted: ( Thu 3rd May 2001 11:37:55[PM] UTC )
SuSE 7.1 finally reached FreeOS and boy, were we eagerly awaiting this new release! It has lots of new additions like kernel 2.4 (the first to support 2.4 final), XFree86 4.0.2 (with anti-aliasing support) and the new glibc 2.2. Although we did get it a little late, we went ahead and reviewed the package and here's our opinion.
Rating [ 8.28 / 10 ]

Linux : Opinions : My Linux wish list
By Posted: ( Wed 2nd May 2001 02:44:11[AM] UTC )
Like most other Open Source geeks, I would love calling myself a Linux evangelist. And this for two simple reasons--I love traveling and second and more important, I love talking about how Open Source has revolutionized Information Technology. But at the same time, I must admit that there are few aspects that Linux falls short in. In this article I touch upon a few hurdles, which in my opinion obstructs its progress to the desktop.
Rating [ 7.08 / 10 ]