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What is Linux?
If you're new to Linux, this is a great place to start. Learn what Linux is and why millions of people worldwide are using it as their operating system of choice.
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This page offers links to some of the most popular Linux distributions, all of which have free versions available to you to download today. If you don't know which distribution is for you, not to fret -- in this section we discuss important factors to consider when choosing a Linux distribution.
Supported Hardware
Find out which hardware is known to be either supported (or unsupported) under Linux.
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Need a word processor? An accounting application? A media player? Planetarium software (you're curious, aren't you)? In this section find links to extensive lists of applications all available for Linux.
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Whether you're a long time Linux enthusiast or a newbie, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the vast amount of Linux information available. We've compiled a short list of places you can most easily start your search for help.
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January 2009, #177
It's a battle as old as time: good vs. evil. Fortunately, Linux and FOSS are on our side as we wage the battle against those who try to steal our secrets and invade our systems.
Checking your system's security is best done sooner rather than later. Test the locks with our article on security verification; find out how to use PAM to help secure your systems; use MinorFS and AppArmor to implement discretionary access control; learn more about Samba security in part III of our series; use Darknet to help detect bots and secure your systems; use the Yubikey to increase your site's security; and don't forget to lock the doors, because a cold boot attack could render your security useless if somebody has physical access to your computer.
But, we're not just about sowing the seeds of fear. We also show you how to use memcached in Rails, how to manage multiple servers efficiently, how to deploy applications easily with Capistrano, how to manage your videos with MythVideo, how to mix it up a bit (your audio that is), and even play a few games.
