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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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