Using dnsmasq for DNS and DHCP services
Get an introduction to an open source solution called dnsmasq, which provides both DNS forwarding and DHCP services for a small network or home office.
DropBox seamlessly syncs files between systems
DropBox is an open source file synchronization service that works for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows clients.
Find more stories in: Operating systems, Open sourceImprove MySQL performance with MySQL Tuner
Here's a look at the basics of the MySQL Tuner tool, which analyzes your configuration and suggests changes that will boost the performance of your MySQL installation.
Find more stories in: Open source, Web services, DatabasesSearching with Gnome Do
GNOME Do, an application-launching utility is similar to Mac’s Launchbar and features a number of plugins that boost its usability and efficiency.
Find more stories in: Linux, Open sourceDo more with Apache
The apachectl command allows you a great deal of control over Apache processes, and can be used to debug or test configurations.
Find more stories in: Open source, Web serversLinux file management alternatives
Tools such as Gentoo, Krusader and Midnight Commander, offer something different--here's a look at the basics.
Find more stories in: Open source, Linux, Business applicationsTry command-line looping for added efficiency
Using loops, you can take often-used commands that would normally be executed in sequence manually, and have them done automatically. Find out what you need to know about getting started with loops.
Find more stories in: Linux, Open source, Software engineering/developmentExpanding text with Snippits
Find out the basics on Snippits, a Linux-based text-expanding tool similar to Typinator or TextExpander for Mac.
Find more stories in: Open source, LinuxSend messages and alerts from the command line
Here's a look at two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.
Find more stories in: Linux, Open sourceGuide to open source mailing list etiquette
Here’s some advice on how to be the best Linux list member you can be and getting the help you need from the open source community.
Find more stories in: Linux, Open sourceOne-time scheduling of tasks with 'at'
Scheduling services with cron and similar tools is great for repetitive tasks but inconvenient for one-time jobs that only need to be accomplished once. For those tasks, use the 'at' command.
Find more stories in: Open sourceSchedule periodic tasks with cron
Uncover the basics of scheduling basic system and user tasks with cron, such as downloading e-mail at certain intervals and restarting services.
Find more stories in: Open source, LinuxGet a complete security toolkit with BackTrack 3
The BackTrack LiveCD provides over 300 different tools that can be used by security professionals or system administrators. Vincent Danen tells you how to create a portable version on a USB keychain.
Find more stories in: Open source, Linux, Security Management, Security applications/toolsCustomize the Joe text editor
The Linux text editor Joe has easy-to-remember keystrokes and allows you to customize it to suit your needs. Vincent Danen tells you how to tweak the configuration file to create keybindings and map your favorite commands.
Find more stories in: Open source, Operating systemsInstall extra packages on the Asus Eee PC
Xandros repositories make it easier to install extra packages on the Eee PC if you want more software than the average user.
Find more stories in: Linux, Handhelds, Open sourceGUI scripting with Zenity
Zenity allows users to create graphical interfaces for the command line interface, which makes it less intimidating.
Find more stories in: Open source, LinuxSend mail with eSMTP
The lightweight eSMTP allows per-user configuration files, making it useful even for multi-user systems.
Find more stories in: Networking, Open source, E-mail serversgOS Space well fits evolution of online PC user
The latest gOS release, called Space, is an outstanding entry into the Linux space.
Find more stories in: Linux, Open sourceChroot users with OpenSSH the easy way
The new function included in the release of OpenSSH means you no longer have to rely on third-party hacks or complicated chroot setups to confine users to their home directories.
Find more stories in: Networking, Open sourceUse Fuse to mount remote ssh directories
The FUSE project has made editing remote files convenient by allowing local filesystem-like access to remote files.
Find more stories in: Open source, Networking, File servers, LinuxRealize the flexibility of OpenSSH
With OpenSSH, you can access systems remotely and securely, transfer files securely, secure normally insecure services, and much more.
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