Sudo and PolicyKit Assigning privileges with sudo and PolicyKit
Nov 26, 2012If you give users who are usually supervised more scope to help themselves, they will need additional privileges. The sudo tool and the PolicyKit authorization service can control who does what on Linux.
more »WebIssues Tool Issue tracking and collaboration with WebIssues
Nov 26, 2012The WebIssues tool offers more than just bug tracking; it can help you manage complex multiuser projects as well.
more »Git 101 Not just for source code – Versioning with Git
Nov 26, 2012When several people collaborate on source code or documents, things can get messy fast. Git provides a quick cure: The distributed versioning system reliably ensures the integrity and consistency of data with minimal effort.
more »Script Dialogs Automating tasks with SSH, Zenity, Yad, KDialog, PuTTY, WinSCP, and Rex Secure Agent
Nov 26, 2012Starting a script on a Linux server with just a few mouse clicks sounds more complicated than it really is. If you want to create attractive and interactive dialogs for your desktop users, all you need is a small utility called SSH and a little Bash know-how.
more »Rescue Me
Nov 19, 2012When I was thinking about ways you could rescue your system with Linux, the thought occurred to me: Why not rescue your life? Because that’s what Linux can do for you.
more »Saving Energy with PowerTOP2.0
Oct 19, 2012The PowerTOP tool developed by Intel helps you save power. In version 2.0, it can also handle GPUs and offers advanced tracking features.
more »Cloning Hard Disks Four tools for cloning hard disks
Jul 24, 2012Is your hard disk making strange noises? Do you intend to make some major hardware changes? Maybe it’s high time to clone your disk. Four tools help Linux users and system administrators move their data and create one-to-one copies.
more »SSH with PAC Controlling SSH sessions with PAC
Jul 24, 2012PAC, with its convenient graphical connection manager, is a Linux application that manages SSH and other connections. The tool supports macros and lets users send commands to an entire cluster of servers simultaneously.
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