If you want to configure Cisco VPN on Ubuntu 9.0.4 is very easy now.You don't need to install the Cisco VPN client - NetworkManager includes support for Cisco IPSec VPNs. NetworkManager attempts to keep an active network connection available at all times.
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Great New Book : Java EE 5 : Development with NetBeans 6
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Charles Ditzel has reviewed Java EE 5 : Development with NetBeans 6 book by Packt Publishing. He says, "There is an excellent new book, Java EE 5 : Development with NetBeans 6, which covers a lot of Java EE version 5 territory."
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Ubuntu brings advanced Screen features to the masses
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The latest version of Ubuntu includes some nifty embellishments to the GNU Screen program. These improvements make some of Screen's more sophisticated features accessible to users and simplify.
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KVM vs. VMware: A Case Study
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After a month of debate and experimentation, my employer has made the decision to use the open-source KVM virtualization infrastructure for migrating IT resources to a virtualized environment. Below, I discuss why we chose KVM over its (mostly proprietary) alternatives.
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ASRock X58 SuperComputer
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One of the cheapest Intel X58 motherboards on the market is the ASRock X58 SuperComputer, which has a number of exciting features but at a lower cost. In this article today we are seeing how well the ASRock X58 SuperComputer runs with Linux.
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How-To: Compile and Install K3b 1.65.0 Alpha from Source in Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope
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Over time K3b got its reputation as one of the most powerful burning applications not only for KDE, but for Linux in general. This short guide will list several easy steps you need to follow in order to compile and install K3b from source.
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Checking your multi-core optimizations with a free tool from Intel
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This video uses Intel Concurrency Checker 2.1 to benchmark threading metrics on a parallelized and multithreaded application. Watching this video you will find out that there is an easy to use utility to test multicore optimizations in any executable.
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Altering the Apache Identity with mod_security
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One aspect of hardening your server is to provide as little information as possible to attackers about the web server and version that you are using. Apache itself does not provide a method of controlling all of the content given I the server header field. As a result you will need to look to mod_security to help change your identity.
Read more »The Perfect Server - Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope
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This tutorial shows how to set up an Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope (Ubuntu 9.04) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Courier POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc.
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Hack’n Ur Crap: External CD Drive > DVD Drive
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With the abundance of netbooks and other optical drive-lacking computers, a USB external DVD drive is quickly becoming an essential accessory for any geek. Unfortunately, a new one will run you about $50 from most stores. Luckily, you can upgrade most external CD drives for half that.
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The new kits on the block - Linux webkit based browsers review.
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Since the original fork from KHTML, a lot of water as passed under the bridge of webkit development, to the point that as of today, webkit based browsers thrive all over linux land.
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Kernel Log: What's coming in 2.6.30 - File systems
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The patches adopted in Linux 2.6.30 introduce many significant changes affecting data security and Ext3 and Ext4 performance. Support for the EXOFS and NILFS2 file systems is new, as is the cache for the AFS and NFS network file systems. There are also a few fixes for the almost forgotten ReiserFS file system.
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Book Review: Object-Oriented JavaScript
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Klaus Kommenda has reviewed Object-Oriented JavaScriptbook by Packt. He says, "If you are a Web Developer with several years of experience on the job and with JavaScript and you want to move your knowledge level up a notch or two, this book is for you. If you want to play with the cool kids, then get this book."
You can read the full review on his website, Klauskomenda.com
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Untangle: OEMs Embrace Open Source Security Gateway
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After exiting the hardware market in mid-2008, Untangle’s open source security gateway business is skyrocketing. What’s the secret to Untangle’s apparent success? A growing list of OEM relationships certainly helps. Here’s the scoop...
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Sharpening the Intel Driver Focus
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This week, we finished up our 2009 Q1 release of the Intel driver. Most of the effort for this quarter has been to stabilize the recent work, focusing on serious bugs and testing as many combinations as we could manage.
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