Issue #58 / Sep 2005
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KNOW-HOW: Beagle
The Beagle desktop search engineTo find files, music, messages, and photos in a single search, try this desktop tool with the power of an Internet search engine.
KNOW-HOW: Tiling in GIMP
Creating a seamless, tileable texture in GIMPGraphic artists often face the problem of turning a photograph into an image that will tile over a larger surface. This task is not as easy as it sounds, but if you’re up for the challenge, this tutorial will give you a first-hand look at some advanced tools in the GIMP toolkit.
KNOW-HOW: Gentoo Linux
Installing and Managing Gentoo LinuxGentoo is a powerful and flexible Linux system that you can customize to fit perfectly into your environment. Our workshop describes how to set up Gentoo. We’ll also show you how to install and manage software on your Gentoo system with the popular Portage software management system.
KNOW-HOW: WineTools
Setting Up Windows software on Linux with WineToolsWineTools is an installation program that helps users set up Windows software on Linux without wasting time with experiments.
SYSADMIN: Admin Workshop: X Window
Insider Tips: The X Window SystemThanks to automatic hardware detection, today’s admins rarely need to configure the X window system manually. But if you want to use X11’s excellent networking capabilities and tuning options, you will certainly benefit from some background knowledge.
SYSADMIN: Charly's Column
The Sysadmin’s Daily Grind: PortfwdIncoming TCP connections do not always end up where they are supposed to. A freely configurable redirector points digital debris in the direction of a new and better place.
SYSADMIN: TCP Hijacking
Understanding and preventing TCP attacksIt is quite easy to take a TCP connection down using a RST attack, and this risk increases with applications that need long-term connections, such as VPNs, DNS zone transfers, and BGP. We’ll describe how a TCP attack can happen, and we’ll show you some simple techniques for protecting your network.
PROGRAMMING: Perl: XML parsers
Comparing Perl XML parsersXML is one of today’s most popular data exchange formats. Perl has a huge collection of methods for handling XML. This month’s Perl column discusses the pros and cons of the most common XML modules to help you choose the best tool for your job.
LINUXUSER: KTools: KMobileTools
Accessing your mobile phone with KDEComposing text messages on a mobile phone isn’t easy. A handy application called KmobileTools helps you manage your SMS messages and calls.
LINUXUSER: deskTOPia: tablaunch
Quick launcher for the desktopDesktop icons are not the only way to launch programs; in fact, a kicker that is not hidden by a muddle of windows is often preferable. Tablaunch is a flexible and attractive program launcher for the Linux desktop.
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ack 2.0 Released
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SUSE Studio 1.3 Released
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Xen To Become Linux Foundation Collaborative Project
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OpenDaylight Project Formed
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