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Geek Sheet: Virtualizing Free Linux Distributions in Windows Server 2008 R2

It's been a while since we've had a hardcore Geek Sheet installment, and I promise that this one will be a real winner. Some of you may be aware that the updated Hyper-V bare-metal hypervisor virtualization layer in Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 2008 R2 (Which is due...

Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Distribution, Mouse, Network, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, SLES, LinuxIC, OpenSUSE 11.1, ENTER, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-08-09

10 solid Linux distributions for your netbook

You don't have to settle for an OS that's a bad fit for your netbook -- there are numerous alternatives, some of which can provide a near-laptop experience. Jack Wallen runs through the pros and cons of 10 viable Linux distributions.This download is also available as an entry in our...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Netbook, Jack Wallen, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Hardware, Software

Download resources 2009-05-14

10 reasons for switching to a different Linux distribution

Sooner or later, you're going to get the urge to switch distributions -- maybe for a change of pace or maybe out of more practical considerations. Here's a look at some of the most common reasons users feel compelled to make that jump.This download is also available as an entry...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Blogging, Operating Systems, Software, Internet

Download resources 2008-10-20

Surviving the recession with Free Linux distributions (Part 1)

Times are tough. You're a computer geek and you need to feed your PC with the latest and greatest applications. What's a frugal nerd to do? A group of industry peers was recently asked by a colleague the following question: "If an SMB...

Tags: Ubuntu, Linux Distribution, Recession, Fedora Project, Novell OpenSuse, Debian, Times, LTS, LTS Version, Versions, Debian Support Cycle, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-10-12

Video: Picking a Linux distribution

Just in time for Linuxworld: Some argue that Linux distributions are essentially the same, and you should just pick the one with the color scheme you like the best. In reality however, distributions are different and some will suit your company’s needs better than others. In this IT Dojo video,...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Video, Linux, UNIX, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-05

IT Dojo: Five things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution

Some argue that Linux distributions are essentially the same, and you should just pick the one with the color scheme you like the best. In reality however, distributions are different and some will suit your company's needs better than others. In this IT Dojo video, Bill Detwiler discusses the following...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Software, TechRepublic Inc., UNIX, Strategy, Management, it dojo, linux, bill detwiler, open source, ubuntu, red hat, operating system

Videos 2008-08-04

How does OpenSolaris fare for Ed Tech?

In a nutshell, just fine. It's Unix, it's stable, it's robust, it's free, and includes a solid repository of free software. The real question is, does it have a place in Ed Tech? It's certainly pretty, but it's running Gnome and looks an awful lot...

Tags: OpenSolaris, Linux Distribution, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-05-08

Oracle architect says there ought to be one Linux distribution: Red Hat

One Oracle exec said there should be only one Linux distribution -- Red Hat -- and claimed there will be no fragmentation of that code base. In an interview with the Linux Foundation recently, Oracle’s chief corporate architect said Oracle Unbreakable Linux is not a product but...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Oracle Corp., Red Hat Inc., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2008-05-06

10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution

Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. So how do you decide whether to use Debian vs. Fedora or Ubuntu vs. Mandriva? Jack Wallen looks...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software

Download resources 2008-04-08

A (Linux) use for x86 virtualization?

According to distrowatch there are about 360 currently more or less active Linux distributions. According to Intel and VMware a quad processor Tigerton/Caneland based PC server with enough memory and storage will be available real soon now and handle 360 Linux ghosted applications for real cheap. ...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Virtualization, Intel X86, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2007-09-26

Linux Distribution Testing and Quality Assurance: Current Developments of the EDOS Project and Open Questions

This paper describes the developments done within the EDOS project regarding Linux distribution testing and quality assurance process. It will also point out remaining open questions that could be subjects for further research and which could bring significant advances for Linux distribution developers. As the number of testing units (the...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Conectiva, QA, Mandriva, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2007-02-12

Linux 101: Efficient software management with the Advanced Package Tool in Debian

Package managers were developed for Linux distributions to solve problems such as dependency issues and the difficulty of software installation without a unified package management system. Developers of open source software for Linux-based operating systems generally need only write the software itself; at that point package maintainers for various Linux...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Debian, Tool, Chad Perrin, Linux, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Management

Download resources 2006-08-10

Use this guide to choose the Linux distribution that's best for you

This guide to Linux distributions from the book Linux Desktop Pocket Guide will help you determine which best matches your organization. All Linux distributions are not created equal. While largely similar, each one has unique features and applications that may or may not suit your organization's needs....

Tags: Linux Desktop, Linux Distribution, O'Reilly Media Inc., Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software

Book chapters 2006-01-10

Model Checking an Entire Linux Distribution for Security Violations

Software model checking has become a popular tool for verifying programs' behavior. Recent results suggest that it is viable for finding and eradicating security bugs quickly. However, even state-of-the-art model checkers are limited in use when they report an overwhelming number of false positives, or when their lengthy running time...

Tags: Linux Distribution, University Of California, Linux, Software Development, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Software/Web Development, Management

White papers

Issues With Generic Linux PPPoE Termination

WillitsOnline.Com is a local provider of high-speed Internet access, hosting, and network integration services in Willits, CA. The Linux source for PPPoE termination WillitsOnline originally selected was the Roaring Penguin RP-PPPoE, a user-mode PPPoE client for many Linux distributions. It originally took WillitsOnline an estimated 200 man-hours to setup a...

Tags: Linux Distribution, Fine Point Technologies Inc., Network Integration, WillitsOnline.Com, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Network Administration, Operating Systems, Software, Networking

Case studies

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Google makes Chrome OS open source today

I like itThe ChromeOS demo looked pretty cool!I'm almost 100% webapp-based already, so I could see myself using a simple, fast & no maintenance OS like that the majority of the time.I like it too, but, for me, I need to compile and run programs locally. I would imagine that...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, open source, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, ChromeOS

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2

Li-f-e is OpenSUSE's Linux for Education product. While this product has been quietly maturing, it has, to some extent fallen off my radar. However, the latest features announced today with this release of OpenSUSE's educational distribution have me downloading as fast as my BitTorrent client will allow. by...

Tags: Education, Novell OpenSuse, OpenSUSE Education, Li-f-e, Linux, Aerospace & Defense, Operating Systems, Software, Manufacturing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-11-17

Netbooks dead? Not when sales are up 264% percent

My prediction:Intel and MS and the major brands are trying to drag the market upwards in size and cost to maintain their margins. They will shortly face a barrage of products based on ARM class processors and Linux (Chrome?), which will cost much less and have much better battery lives....

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, sales, netbook

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Friday Challenge: What's your take on OS/browser market share trends?

Firefox is taking over...With Firefox the days of vendor lock-in withIE required are over, like banking sites theyare cross-platform as they should be.I use CentOS/Fedora/RHEL and use I am able todo all of my job functions and use any applicationI want without the fear of security holes andthreats from a...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Other Countries, Web browser, Friday Challenge, operating system, Mozilla Firefox, browser market share, security hole, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Microsoft gives up to 1 million Xbox modders the boot from Live

Exactly. I could not agree moreno different then many other things.In NASCAR, the team owns the car, NASCAR the rest.You are perfectlly free to do with your car whatever you wish, NASCAR just will not allow you to run it at their events.Microsoft is not stopping them from modifying their...

Tags: Game players, Linux, Games, EULA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, hardware functionality, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-11-11