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Using the Linux Pico Editor
Simple, efficient, and easy-to-use is our focus today as we take a closer look at the CLI-based Pico text editor and it's Linux successor, the GNU Nano text editor. The History of Pico Pico is a simple CLI-based (Command Line Interface) text editor...

Published by Michael Dougherty (2,770 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Boost Linux Performance by Turning Off Unneeded Daemons
The Linux operating system is an outstanding performer. But there are ways to eek out a bit more performance without having to add more hardware or tweak the kernel. By configuring unnecessary daemons so they do not start at boot, you can take your machine's...

Published by jlwallen (4,139 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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The Perfect Linux Application
In the previous installment of this series we looked at the challenges that a developer faces when building a distribution from scratch. Now we go one step further and look at the application selection. Applications in the Linux and UNIX-Type Operating...

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Using Windows Software with Linux
One of the reasons some people are reluctant to switch from Windows to Linux is that they are concerned they will not be able to use their Windows software. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to solve this problem. Wine One option is to use Wine . Wine is...

Published by Kristen Grubb (1,930 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Audacity Sound Editor for Linux
Audacity is a compact but powerful sound file editor which allows users to cut and paste, add effects, and build up a complex tune from multiple tracks. Getting Started with Audacity Audacity is a sound recording and editing application for Linux, Windows...

Published by jonjermey (3,172 pts ) on Nov 7, 2009 to
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Top 10 Best Ever Multimedia Apps Built for Linux
This article covers some of the best ever apps for Linux in multimedia field. Some of these are not updated/supported anymore, but that doesn't take them off from the list of the best apps built to date. Overview Linux comes in vivid flavors,...

Published by Om (4,237 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Troubleshooting Ubuntu: Ubuntu Sound Slow Fixes
There are several reasons for which Ubuntu might produce sounds in slow motion, or the intensity of the sounds played may decrease to a good extent. Let's take a look at some of the possible reasons and relevant fixes to get rid of slow sound or any...

Published by Om (4,237 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Puppy Linux: Standard Applications
Aside from its small size and performance, Puppy Linux has the added advantage of including a comprehensive suite of applications that makes this Linux distribution one of the most complete "out of the box" solutions for any user. Default Applications...

Published by MiAGon (1,593 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Understanding Package Management
The first article in our series will explain what package management and dependency hell are, the reasons why package management is needed and what a package manager does. Introduction Ian Murdock, the Debian distribution's founder, describes package...

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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How to Copy Files from Server to Server in Linux
What I find truly amazing about Linux is the number of options it affords to do just about any task. The protocols available for copying files from one Linux server to another is another great example of its flexibility. Linux File Transfer Options Aspects...

Published by dwlsn233 (107 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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