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Security Alert: Update FireFox 3.x and 2.x Versions

An updated firefox package that fixes several security issues is now available for various Linux distributions. All Mozilla Firefox users should upgrade to this updated package as update has been rated as having critical security impact.

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FireFox 3 Sets A New Guinness World Record For The Largest Number Of Software Download In 24 Hours

The new record show off the popularity of Firefox web browser software. It is offical Mozilla set a Guinness World Record for the most software downloaded in 24 hours.

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July 2, 2008 (2 days ago)

Linux Configure Netconsole To Log Messages Over UDP Network

Linux netconsole kernel module allows dmesg output to be transmitted via the syslogd network. It is kernel-level network logging over udp allowing debugging of problem where disk logging fails and serial consoles are impractical. This is a step-by-step mini howto about netconsole configuration under Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora and Debian Linux.

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June 30, 2008 (4 days ago)

Linux: Local / Remote Backup For Large Files

You can use tar, split and md5sum to backup large files (30Gig or more) easily under Linux / UNIX operating systems.

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June 28, 2008 (6 days ago)

Emacs Text Editor Tips

These are some of the Emacs text editor features I use the most on a day to day basis.

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June 27, 2008 (1 weeks ago)

NETGEAR Launches Open Source WGR614L Wireless-G Router

NETGEAR Launches Open Source Wireless-G Router Enabling Linux Developers and Enthusiasts to Create Firmware for Specialized Applications.

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How To Deal With Shortage Of UNIX / Linux Administrators

It happens all the time. Sooner or later, every organization may run out of qualified admin staff because of various issues. So how do you deal with fresh out of school admins or other helping people in your organization?

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Ubuntu Linux Critical OpenSSL and Ruby Vulnerabilities Fix Released

An unpatched security hole in Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS operating system could be used by attackers to send a crafted packet and cause a denial of service via application crash in applications linked against OpenSSL to take control of vulnerable servers.

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Security Update for Red Hat Linux Kernel

Red Hat has issued a security update for its kernel package. The patch plugs a critical flaw that Red Hat said attackers could use to take control of a vulnerable system.

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June 26, 2008 (2 weeks ago)

Linux Is Supposed To Be Easy?

Linux become an immensely popular operating system. Linux is extremely powerful, robust and flexible. But it can also introduce headaches if you’re not following few learning tips.

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