Issue #69 / Aug 2006

KNOW-HOW: MySQL 5

Stored procedures, triggers, and views in MySQL 5

We’ll show you how some new features of MySQL 5 will improve software design and boost application performance.

KNOW-HOW: Kernel Tips

Rebuilding the kernel for non-experts

Worried about a recent security exploit? Want to take advantage of a new hardware feature? You don’t need to be a Linux expert to patch and compile the Linux kernel. We'll show you how to get started.

KNOW-HOW: Ask Klaus!

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SYSADMIN: Charly's Column

The Sysadmin’s Daily Grind: Dnsgraph

A partly overloaded DNS server can slow down all the workstations on the network. Dnsgraph is an early warning system that gives administrators a graph of critical values. Your Dnsgraph charts will help you keep your systems serving names.

SYSADMIN: Bot_Attack

An insidious spam botnet attacks Charly

While going about his normal duties, Linux Magazine author Charly Kühnast was hit with a mean attack. Charly’s separate anti-spam server, which sits in front of his mail server, saved him from the mail storm.

SYSADMIN: Apache ModSecurity

Better protection with Apache’s ModSecurity module

The Apache ModSecurity module provides extra protection for your web server. We'll show you why this optional application firewall is quickly becoming a favorite of webmasters and security experts.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: Plotting GPS Data

Putting GPS data on maps

Perl hackers take to the hills with a navigation system that provides a graphical rendering of a hiking tour.

LINUXUSER: KTools: KFlickr

Managing photos on Flickr.com with KFlickr

The Flickr service is an easy way to publish your photos, and Kflickr is a handy Flickr interface. We'll show you how to use Kflickr to manage an Internet photo site from your KDE desktop.

LINUXUSER: KeyJnote

Impressive presentations with KeyJnote

KeyJnote is a PDF viewer with a difference, adding stylish 3D effects and powerful scripting to support impressive presentations

LINUXUSER: Command Line: dd and mkisofs

Creating ISO images with dd and mkisofs

Whether you are creating backups, rescuing data, or burning bootable CDs, dd and mkisofs help you handle the job in style.