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[newsforge daily] December 17, 2002
Date: Tue Dec 17 2002 - 03:30:25 EST
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December 17, 2002
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My Network Administrator's Toolbox
http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/12/0232235
- By Rich Corbridge - Recently I built some storage shelves in my basement. One step of the process required a chisel. My accomplice suggested that I just use a screw driver since it was more handy at the time. I responded that I wanted to use a chisel since we had one and because I believe in using the right tool for the job if it is available. I have the same philosophy at work. I like to use the right tool for the job if it is available. In ...
Grid computing from Sun - Open Source and proud of it http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/09/1630252
- By Robin 'Roblimo' Miller - Sun's open source Grid Engine software currently runs over 7000 grids with an average of 47 CPUs per grid, and a steadily increasing percentage of the grids it powers run Linux, according to John Tollefsrud, Sun's Grid marketing manager.
Commentary: Over Half a Year with Linux: A Success http://newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/15/1329208
by Ban_Country_Music - I have been using Linux for over half a year now. I got SuSE 8 Pro for around $80, around the time it came out. I wiped my hard drive and installed it. When it started up, I was greeted with KDM. I had feared that perhaps KDE would feel now as professional or polished as Windows XP, but to my surprise it was very polished and looked nice.
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An introduction to the Linux-powered MeshBox http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/17/1027222
Anonymous Reader writes "LocustWorld recently announced a hardware/software implementation of an open access point platform capable of meeting the needs of community networks. The system is available for purchase as a ready-to-go system (the "MeshBox"), or the software can be freely downloaded from LocustWorld's website."
Book Review - Wireless Security and Privacy http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/17/1026226
LogError writes "Wireless security is certainly one of this year's hot topics. Everybody is talking about wardriving, warchalking, and so on. This is just the perfect time to release a book like this."
Spanish bank supports Linux browsers
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/17/0128220
Hugo G.Blanco writes "Hello, I'd like to notice you that a spanish bank is communicating to its clients , the compatibility of its web (http://www.cajastur.es) with various Linux and Open Source browsers."
GNU Bayonne embedded SQL for telephony
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/17/0127201
David Sugar writes "(December 16, Bayonne, NJ) Available for immediate release, the latest development version of GNU Bayonne (1.1.3) now offers direct and easy to use support for SQL driven database connectivity in telephony voice response applications."
If It Ain't Broke See If It's Fixed
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/17/0126214
LinuxSecurity.com Contributors writes "Attackers are still compromising servers with well-known attacks. General awareness can assist the busy administrators and users to protect their systems from these kinds of attacks. SANS provides a list of the Top 20 most common security vulnerabilities, how to identify each, and what can be done to protect against these vulnerabilities."
: Interview with a Kernel Hacker
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/16/1854207
mangeli writes "Recently, Lovechild voluntered to write a series of interviews of people activly involved in the linux community. The first in what we hope will be a long line of interviews is with Kernel Hacker, Robert M. Love. Click Read More for the full interview!"
NWN Linux Client Not So Delayed after All? http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/16/1413202
Sir Joltalot writes "It seems as if the NWN linux client might not be as delayed after all."
The Business and Economics of Linux and Open Source http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/16/1412228
A new book that explains OSS on an executive level can help open a dialogue between hackers and suits.
Creative Types: A Lot in Common
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/16/1351220
The Internet is teeming with creative people who aren't famous or rich. A new set of licenses from Creative Commons will allow copyright holders to share their work according to conditions they specify -- and boost their profiles.
Interview with Bob Toxen
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/16/1350201
LogError writes "Bob Toxen has 28 years of UNIX/Linux experience, he's one of the 162 recognized developers of Berkeley UNIX. In 2002, his recommendations were included in a report on improving U.S. intelligence that was presented to President Bush at the President's request."
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