http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux.aspxenhttp://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/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/55974.aspxSun, 15 Nov 2009 08:46:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55974stlamarWant to take advantage of the most recent features of Skype in Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux? It's easy, but there may be some back-versioning of libraries needed for Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.10. Let's walk through the steps involved in downloading, installing, and using Skype for voice and IM. Setting up Ubuntu and getting ready for VOIP...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/12306.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 22:14:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12306YvetteDavisDid you know your computer has a name? Occasionally you may need to rename your computer for security or personal reasons. Ubuntu makes it easy to rename your computer, so you can spend more time doing creative things – Like choosing a name! There are several practical reasons you may need to rename your computer system: Maybe you're ...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/53325.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 11:20:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53325geekch1ckA Virtual Private Server (VPS) contains multiple software based servers on a single hardware server. Each of the virtual servers has its own operating system appears to run on its own dedicated machine. In this article we will create a VPS using the Xen hypervisor and Ubuntu. Xen Hypervisor To create a VPS , you must first have a hypervisor...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54049.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:44:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54049webfosysKubuntu is the latest desktop environment for Linux based OS, primarily Ubuntu. A beta version of Kubuntu 9.10 has been rolled out along with the KDE 4.3.2 update. Kubuntu runs well on Ubuntu and you should learn about the combination of Kubuntu and Ubuntu rather than Kubuntu vs Ubuntu. Connection between Kubuntu and Ubuntu Not too many users are f...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54048.aspxThu, 29 Oct 2009 08:49:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54048huxleymediaThe array of Linux distributions available can be quite daunting to newcomers. Here we look at the most popular distributions and offer a brief overview of each. This can help you make an informed decision about which flavor of Linux is best for you. Linux has an almost fanatical fan-base that all have different ideas about the direction the softwa...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/53773.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 19:06:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53773geekch1ckWhether you have a small home network or a large corporate network, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) be used to manage user logins from anywhere in the network. This reduces the need for the users to have credentials on each computer in the network. This article will walk you through setting up OpenLDAP on a Ubuntu server. I...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/50837.aspxWed, 30 Sep 2009 21:15:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:50837geekch1ckIt is important to backup your data regularly. The following three scripts can be used to backup your data whether you use Ubuntu or another Linux distribution. Very Simple Backup Home users may find that they only need to backup their home directory in order to satisfy their backup needs. The following script meets that need nicely: #!/bin/bash ##...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/7446.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 14:56:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7446kivsterThe general populace hasn’t seemed to yet grasp the magic that this swiss army knife of a program promises. All of your mobile devices - synced automatically. All your calendars, synchronized automatically, Photos, Facebook and Flickr - automatically synced. This guide will show you how. Introduction Let me warn you that this program is still...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/7213.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 14:17:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7213kivsterPytube is another magical Ubuntu application that has not received as much attention as it deserves. It allows you easily manage, edit and convert your video collection while simultaneously enabling you to download and save your favourite YouTube videos to your computer. Introduction Pytube is a rather amazing Ubuntu application that has slipped un...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/44349.aspxMon, 07 Sep 2009 21:48:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44349pranavtWant to turn your PS3 into a media center? How about a computer for word-processing? Or running old-school emulators on it? With Linux on your PS3, it's all possible and very easy! In this article, I'll go over the instructions which will help you install Ubuntu Linux on your shiny PlayStation 3! Introduction When it was...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/47510.aspxSun, 30 Aug 2009 15:39:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47510geekch1ckThe Chromium Browser is the Linux version of Google Chrome. The Chrome is generally viewed to be faster and more streamlined than all other browsers, including Mozilla Firefox. From my tests, I cannot disagree with the general consensus. The Pros and Cons The benefits of Google Chrome include the inclusion of its own JavaScript engine, the Omnibar,...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/34228.aspxThu, 27 Aug 2009 18:01:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34228CSMcGuireHere we list a plethora of Linux distributions broken down by type, be it RPM based, Ubunutu based, Knoppix, and more. We also include links to useful information about the distributions. RPM-Based Linux Distributions RPM stands for the Red Hat Package Manager. Variations of Red Had Enterprise Linux or Fedora core use RPM to retrieve and install va...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/45312.aspxWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:55:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45312kivsterThis article of the series will cover the big data types in Python & will attempt to teach you the basics in a few minutes. The main datatypes are lists, tuples & dictionaries. A list is like an array, a tuple is a bit like an immutable array. A dictionary can be thought of as an associative array. Tuples Now you know about lists, lets look...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/13037.aspxWed, 29 Jul 2009 09:55:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13037jnlisterwritingOne of the more confusing aspects of Linux for beginners is choosing which version (or 'distribution') to get. We look at four possibilities which have benefits particularly relevant to Linux newcomers. Ubuntu This is arguably the most popular version of Linux today in terms of the number of users. It’s one of the closest systems to...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/42531.aspxSun, 19 Jul 2009 19:58:02 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42531geekch1ckThe file /boot/grub/menu.lst holds the configuration information for the Grub boot loader. There are quite a few options that you can change in the menu.lst file. To make the changes, you will have to edit the file as the root user&#59; you can do this by typing “sudo gedit /boot/grub/menu.lst”. The Automagic Ker...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/19628.aspxThu, 16 Jul 2009 14:17:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19628rdubasThe humble text file seems like it should be the same for both Linux and Windows files, but it's not. If you use Linux and regularly send other people text files for web work or source code, make sure they'll be able to read it. Some months ago, I had emailed the final edits for some web content to the designer, when he anxiously wrote back...