Issue #92 / Jul 2008

SYSADMIN: Securing Your Systems

Protecting your systems against bad guys

We'll show you how the lessons learned in the 1980s movie "The Karate Kid" can be applied to securing your systems.

SYSADMIN: Server Name Indication

Supporting virtual servers with Server Name Indication

Server Name Indication lets you operate more than one SSL-protected service per IP address.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: amtrack

Perl scripts watch Amazon prices

If you are a bargain hunter, you might enjoy this Perl script that monitors price developments at Amazon and alerts you if Amazon suddenly drops the prices on the products you have been watching.

LINUXUSER: Inkscape 0.45.1

Vector graphics with Inkscape 0.45.1

Inkscape has always been good, but now version 0.45.1 of the vector drawing program shows a totally new creative aspect.

LINUXUSER: Rhythmbox

Managing music

Originally inspired by Apple’s iTunes, Rhythmbox organizes your music collection, and more.

LINUXUSER: Workspace: FreeMind

Getting the most out of FreeMind

Learn how to master the advanced features of the FreeMind mind-mapping application to get the most out of this useful tool.

LINUXUSER: Command Line: Archives

Compressed text files

Gzip and bzip2 not only compress files, they also provide lean and powerful tools for viewing, searching, and comparing text files.

COMMUNITY: LugRadio Live USA

Linux, radio, and rock 'n' roll converged in San Francisco

In mid-April, LugRadio Live landed at the Metreon Theater in San Francisco for two days of music, mixing, Linux, and live recording.

COMMUNITY: Free Software Projects

An up-to-date look at free software and its makers

Free software enjoys an excellent reputation in the field of 3D graphics. In addition to Blender, other projects stand out: MakeHuman creates realistic 3D humans, and Art of Illusion – with its intuitive interface – lets users enter the world of animated movies.