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The Benefits of LinuxCentOS

By | Published February 22, 2012

Established in 2004, the Linux distro known as “LinuxCentOS“ is one of the longest-lasting, most popular Linux builds. LinuxCentOS is not for beginners, though. It is truly intended for server use by knowledgeable, experienced Linux experts. There are many reasons…

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XAMPP Linux is free server technology

By | Published February 22, 2012

XAMPP Linux is a common solution to the problem of setting up a server for a website. Maintained by the “Apache Friends”, a non-profit group dedicated to promoting the Apache server technology and making installations as user-friendly as possible, it…

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Advantages of using a Linux FTP server/client

By | Published February 22, 2012

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a common way to move files from one computer to another over the internet. Linux FTP is the most secure method, surpassing other operating system’s FTP options. The ease of use found with a Linux…

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Advantages of Gentoo Linux

By | Published February 21, 2012

Gentoo Linux is a unique experience for those people that really enjoy tinkering with every aspect of the operating system. Since all of the software is compiled from source, only the options and applications desired need to be installed. While…

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Linux Software

By | Published February 21, 2012

As Linux gains more popularity and acceptance, the list of available applications and Linux software keeps growing. Like the OS itself, Linux software is typically less resource-intensive than its Windows counterparts and it’s also usually free. Here are some of…

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Fedora Linux

By | Published February 21, 2012

Fedora Linux is the third most popular Linux distribution available today, only following Mint and Ubuntu at first and second, respectively. Fedora Linux is a community-supported distro funded by the Red Hat company. It is a free operating system, in…

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Debian Linux

By | Published February 20, 2012

Now in its sixth major release, Debian Linux is one of the most popular distributions today. It owes much of this success to its social contract, allowing unparalleled support and availability of its code base to build fork distros.

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Is a Linux Tutorial Right for You?

By | Published February 20, 2012

The vast majority of computer users today use either Microsoft Windows or Apple’s Mac OS. Linux, in all of its various flavors, shares some similarities with these mainstream operating systems, but there are enough differences that using a Linux tutorial…

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Evaluating Linux Server

By | Published February 19, 2012

As Linux gains acceptance as a desktop operating system, IT professionals in growing numbers are evaluating Linux server applications. How does Linux measure up to Windows server platforms? Is Linux server ready for the data center? Here are seven key…

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Linux Saved my Laptop!

By | Published February 19, 2012

I learned about the safety and usability of Linux after disaster struck my PC. Without Linux, I probably would’ve had to reinstall my OS or replace my computer. My experimentation with several Linux Distributions began in a local coffee shop….

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