It seems every new computer in the last year has had Linux, but to most people that doesn’t mean anything. It probably leaves you wondering, “what’s this Linux thing everyone’s talking about?”
So, what is this Linux thing?
What’s This “Linux” Thing and Why Should I Try It?
http://www.makeuseof.com –
SSH Port Forwarding
http://www.redhatmagazine.com –
SSH (Secure SHell) is well known to Linux administrators as the de facto method for connecting to other systems. SSH long ago supplanted other connection methods because it strongly encrypts the connection between the hosts, ensuring that passwords and any transmitted data are safe from prying eyes.
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An introduction to the visual features of GNU Screen
http://www.debian-administration.org –
Many people here use GNU Screen, and I've not seen extensive coverage of the things you can do with the status-line in the past, so I thought a brief overview of a couple of visual settings wouldn't be amiss. Read on for more details.
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Getting grubby: Demystifying the Linux start-up processes
http://www.itwire.com –
Linux users can boast long times between reboots, but even so, the startup screens will grace your display at some time. Here’s just what your computer is doing during this process, the several important steps that occur and the order they take place, and how you can take control.
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