The Complete Guide to Unix-like Operating Systems

Tux Unix is an operating system originally created by a group of AT&T employees, which has since been reimplemented in a number of operating systems including Solaris, HP-UX, AIX and Mac OS X. Unix is a trademark, and only operating systems compliant with and certified according to the Single UNIX Specification can use the term. However there are many Unix-like operating systems including Linux and FreeBSD.

This guide takes a look at some of the applications and services that can be run on operating systems such as Linux, as well as providing some tips on getting the most out of your Unix-like operating system.

The Best Free Encryption Software for UNIX-like Systems (Linux/Mac OS X/*BSD)

Free software and free communication go hand in hand in the minds of many cypherpunks. Find out what free software exists to encrypt and secure your e-mails, instant messages, and storage...

Securing Wi-fi Hotspot Connections: Free Encryption Tools

Wi-fi hotspots are a favorite of malicious hackers. Unencrypted data floats around without rhyme or reason, easy fruit for identity thieves and attackers. Find out about some free tools...

The Best Free Encryption Software for UNIX-like Systems (Linux/Mac OS X/*BSD)

Free software and free communication go hand in hand in the minds of many cypherpunks. Find out what free software exists to encrypt and secure your e-mails, instant messages, and storage devices from...

Securing Wi-fi Hotspot Connections: Free Encryption Tools

Wi-fi hotspots are a favorite of malicious hackers. Unencrypted data floats around without rhyme or reason, easy fruit for identity thieves and attackers. Find out about some free tools you can use for...

Great Sources of Free Computer Security Training

The world of computer security is an open and well documented field, with most of the experts being self-taught thanks to the information freely available on the Internet. Using a few free resources, you...

Linux Applications: Konqueror

If you're looking for an alternative Linux web browser besides Firefox or Opera you should give Konqueror a try. Konqueror is a full-featured browser that has a few features not available on any other...

Installing Metasploit on Microsoft Windows

The Metasploit Framework provides a full framework for computer security researchers and penetration testers. Although the framework is typically used on UNIX-like systems, there is a Windows version available...

This Day in Computer History: September 2

Today marks the first transmission of a message on the internet! Read about this and more in "This Day in Computer History", a chronology of notable events in the computer...

Great Sources of Free Computer Security Training

The world of computer security is an open and well documented field, with most of the experts being self-taught thanks to the information freely available on the Internet. Using a few...