http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?o=DateDescending&tag=ubuntu&orTags=0Posts matching tag 'ubuntu'en-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/54662.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 23:16:05 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.aspxFri, 26 Sep 2008 22:14:34 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.aspxFri, 04 Jul 2008 16:51:08 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.aspxThu, 23 Oct 2008 03:00:36 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.aspxTue, 20 Jan 2009 21:12:34 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.aspxSat, 24 Oct 2009 02:04:41 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 09:23:17 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...