http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55794.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 20:29:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55794KatieGattoIf you want to be able to talk to your Linux, and have it understand you then try this software. Ah, being able to talk to your computer and actually have it understand you. It has been a dream of both the authors of space based science fiction authors and legitimate experts in the field of computer science have dreamed of for decades. It is a diff...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/7836.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 08:55:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7836KatieGattoSo you want to know if all of the hype about Linux is true and how it stacks up to your familiar Windows system. Well, see them go head to head in this comparison piece. A lot of Windows users find the idea of switching to a Linux is an interesting idea. The only thing stopping them is that they do not know a lot about how Linux is different from a...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55544.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55544KatieGattoIf you want to get setup with VOIP, but you are not sure whether Linux of Windows would be the best choice for running it, you have come to the right place. Replacing your traditional phone service with Voip can be a great thing. It will certainly be a very good thing for your wallet. That being said you want to get your Voip onto the best possible...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55391.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:51:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55391KatieGattoYou may have heard that a Linux system cannot get a virus. If you want to find out if that is true, then keep reading. It is one of the most widely asked questions by Windows users: if I change over to a Linux based operating system will I be forever free of the scourge of viruses and othermalware? Lots of people want to give you a blanket answer o...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/55385.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55385KatieGattoIf you want to know the truth about Linux, then you have come to the right place. Find the truth about Linux here. Linux, like many unfamiliar things, has a lot of misconceptions surrounding it. That is a shame... not only for all of the developers who have spent years developing Linux, but for you as a consumer. All of that incorrect information i...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54662.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54662dwlsn233What 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 to consider when choosing a file transfer method for a Linux server include: Security – Most ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/9147.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 21:45:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9147kivsterWithout further adieu, here's the rest of my list of the five best desktop Linux operating systems you may not have tried. Mint Now, one of the constant pains of desktop Linux is that so many media codexes aren't available in open-source versions. Mint , which is a child of Ubuntu, acknowledges this and then includes the proprietary programs ne...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/9145.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 21:44:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9145kivsterPart one of this article will introduce you to the idea of trying other versions of Linux that you may not have tried. So you will be able to see which one works best for you. Introduction Before launching into my list, let me preface it by saying that this is a list of what I consider relatively easy to use desktop distributions. So, while Debian ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/26458.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 21:39:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26458jonjermeyWe know that Linux is widely used in computer science and information technology departments, but what about the rest of academia? I scanned the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) to see what was being said about Linux. Directory of Open Access Journals The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) is a comprehensive searchable arc...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/6653.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 20:17:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6653KatieGattoAre you interested in finding out whether Linux can provide you with a better OS experience than Windows or the Mac. Well don't let the negative press or myths scare you from making a decision. Here we take a look at some of the myths surrounding Linux - a supreme OS for business and pleasure. Myth Busting Linux A lot of people have some crazy ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/3403.aspxSat, 14 Nov 2009 20:16:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3403KatieGattoFind out how this underdog stood the test of time and beat both the Mac and Vista in a head to head security battle. When you have a head to head multi-system laptop security contest, it would seem, to most people at least, that the machines that are the most secure would be the ones that have the biggest set of resources would be the winner. After...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/24424.aspxThu, 12 Nov 2009 05:58:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24424KatieGattoWhen you first start out in Linux, you will probably need a little bit of training in order to get up to speed. With the sources in this article, you can find all of the training that you need in order to make yourself a Linux expert in no time. Introduction When you first dive into the world of Linux, things can be a little bit intimidating. In ad...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/43541.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43541chrisfloodA lightweight Linux distro can breathe life into an old computer or make a newer one snappier and more responsive. This article highlights three standouts that bring modern features to ancient hardware. Picking the Best Linux OS for Old Computers A lightweight Linux operating system or "distro" (short for "distribution") can bre...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/23075.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23075stlamarAre you a Linux user wondering about all the Windows 7 hoopla? No matter what you think about Microsoft, nobody will mind if you try it out in secret. Here we’ll look at shrinking a Linux partition to make room for Windows 7 and then installing Windows 7 on the PC. Obtain a Windows 7 Version First, you’ll needa copy of Windows 7. A previo...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/21108.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 20:41:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21108paladinWe have closed the third quarter of 2009. We would like to look at how the Linux distributions performed up to now. We will see the shares of the major distros and their performance in the last 6 month period. Jump right in to see how your favorite distribution performed this year. Introduction Ubuntu, openSuSE, Mandriva, Fedora, Debian, distrowars...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/23020.aspxSun, 08 Nov 2009 20:40:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23020jonjermeyIn a previous article I described downloading and installing the Linux Mint distro, spun off from Ubuntu in 2006. This article describes the main differences between Mint and Ubuntu. Mint Versus Ubuntu Both Ubuntu and Mint are highly customizable, so it is difficult to point to any one feature that clearly distinguishes one from the other. The Mint...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/39511.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:56:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39511MEDoughertySimple, 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 for Unix and Unix-based computer systems (Linux included). It is integrated with the Pine e-mail ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/24423.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:54:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24423jlwallenThe 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 performance to the next level. What are daemons and why should you stop them? A dae...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/34403.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:51:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34403geekch1ckOne 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 a translation layer between the Windows software and the Linux Operating System. This means that W...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/21017.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:49:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21017jonjermeyAudacity 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 and Macintosh platforms. It should be available via the Package Manager on your particular dis...