Issue #72 / Nov 2006
DVD:
Mandriva Linux 2007
SYSADMIN
Charly's Column
Zsync handles a special case: large volume download files that change frequently but not drastically. Charly shows how this handy file fetcher can save you time and bandwidth.
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SYSADMIN
Squid Bridge
Caching proxies remember web pages and serve them up locally, saving both money and time. The most intelligent members of this family also remove dangerous content and provide transparent bridging.
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PROGRAMMING
Tcl3D
Tcl3D brings the world of 3D effects to TCL scripting. We’ll show you how to get started with building your own 3D scripts.
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PROGRAMMING
Perl: Web Regression Test
Testing complex web applications does not necessarily mean investing in expensive, proprietary tools such as Test Director or Silk Performer. Selenium is for free; it can remotely control any major browser, and it is programmable in Perl.
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LINUXUSER
KTools: Kmediafactory
If your holiday videos and TV recordings are fillng up your home computer, burn them onto a DVD with Kmediafactory.
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LINUXUSER
Workspace: Bracket Notation
We’ll show you a universal system for marking changes in text documents; and along the way, you’ll get some practical experience with writing OpenOffice marcos.
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LINUXUSER
Bashish
Bashish adds a dash of style to the command line.
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LINUXUSER
Command Line: Vim
Vim feels at home with any Linux distribution. This text mode only editor, which completely does without a mouse, is a useful aid for command line fans.
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COMMUNITY
Linux Beer Hike 2006
Geeks don’t bite, but insects and spiders do in the Aukstaitija (Highlands) National Park, site of this year’s Linux Beer Hike (aka, Linux Bier Wanderung).
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COMMUNITY
Free Software Projects
The Esperantilo editor helps users write in the world language, and Kleansweep searches for dormant files. If you are an expert on compression algorithms, you can win 50.000 Euros. Also, the lowdown on the Cdrecord feud, and confirmation of the Etch release.
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