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Articles in linux

1. Installing PHP 5.3 on CentOS 5.3 - Installing PHP 5.3 on a CentOS linux machine.
2. Installing TrueCrypt 6.2 on CentOS 5.3 - Unfortunately installing TrueCrypt on Linux often involves building it from source.
3. Installing TrueCrypt on Mandriva - TrueCrypt is a great encryption utility that is available for several operating systems and uses.
4. Installing Zend Studio on Linux - Recently while trying to install Zend Studio 5 on my Linux system I got an error message about libc.so.6.
5. Installing Wine on Mandriva - Recently I decided to install Wine so that I could run some old Windows games that I had purchased for next to nothing.
6. SSL Default Virtual Host Problem on Mandriva - Mandriva 2007 (http://www.mandriva.com) has an interesting implementation of Apache 2.
7. Crontab -e You are not allowed to use this program (crontab) - I recently noticed that my user account wasn't able to use crontab.
8. Using FreeNX on Mandriva - FreeNX is a remote desktop client/server program much like VNC. I've found that on Mandriva, remote connections using the TightVNC server that is usually installed, can be sluggish.
9. Mounting an NTFS Partition for Use in Mandriva - Mounting an NTFS disk partition for use in Linux.
10. Getting GPG Encryption with Evolution - Getting GPG encryption working with Evolution requires a few steps, described herein.
11. Getting TrueCrypt to Work with Mandriva 2007.1 - How to install and enable TrueCrypt on a Mandriva linux machien.
12. Return to Castle Wolfenstein on Mandriva - Playing Return to Castle Wolfenstein on Mandriva is a lot of fun. Linux detractors will often point out that Linux lacks games, and point to that as one of the main reasons to stay away from Linux for home use.
13. Getting Truecrypt to work with Mandriva 2007 - Getting TrueCrypt encryption to work with Mandriva Linux.
14. PHP Filesystem Security - A discussion of preventative measures PHP application developers can take when deploying their programs on a Linux filesystem.
15. Mandriva 2007 on Intel dg965wh - I recently purchased a bunch of new parts, among them an Intel dg965wh motherboard, a new dual core Pentium processor, and an XFX Nvidia 7300 graphics card.
16. Using URPM with Mandriva - Understanding URPMI and these remote software sources will allow you to script updates to your system and install new software without having to constantly use the installation media.
17. Linux Permissions - Understanding the nuances of file permissions in Linux is a daunting task.
18. Using Crontab - Crontab is an incredibly useful function that allows users to schedule tasks in the same way as the system does with cron.
19. Skin Deep is Good Sometimes - Many Linux companies produce two versions of their distribution - the free version, and the commercial version.
20. Linux on HP nx6125 Laptop - Short review of Linux on the HP nx6125 laptop.
21. Oracle vs. Red Hat, Un-Believable? - Right now it looks like there’s a major war shaping up in the Linux community.
22. Mandriva vs. Ubuntu - Installation tribulations between Ubuntu and Mandriva Linux.
23. Dual Head Single Video Card Setup - Recently I managed to get my workstation to function using two monitors, a dongle and a single video card.
24. Getting LogWatch Like Functionality from Mandrake - A short shell script that parses log files and assembles some useful information and mails it out.
25. Installing SpamAssassin on Mandrake - A brief paper on how to install and configure SpamAssassin on a Mandriva Linux system running Sendmail and Procmail.
26. Using Secure Protocols - How to set up SSH and POP3s (or SSL wrapped POP) - Using secured protocols to defend against sniffing attacks on your Linux system.
27. Rebuilding My URPMI Database - This quick article explains how I rebuilt my urpmi database after completely ruining several config files.
28. Steps to install Darwin Quicktime Streaming Server on Linux - How to install Apple's Darwin Quick Time Streaming Server on a Linux machine and get it working.
29. File Size Limit Exceeded Error Solved - A short description of how I fixed a File Size Limit error on my Linux box.
30. Scheduling Tasks with Cron - A quick tutorial on scheduling simple scripts to run using the cron daemon.
31. BASH Shell Scripting - A quick introduction to shell scripting concepts and uses in the Bourne Again Shell (BASH).
32. Bypassing Linuxconf in Mandrake - Stopping and starting services without using linuxconf and how to mimic this functionality at the command line.
33. What is With Those BASH Commands? - A short discussion of proper syntax and usage of BASH commands, including why and how flags and parameters work and a little about your .bash_profile file.
34. VNC Computing with Linux - A short review of installing and running VNC on Linux including a brief review of functionality and customization.
35. Filesharing on Linux Using Napshare - Getting started with napshare including how to connect to the gnutella network and finding gnutella hosts.
36. Linux Shorts - A series of common questions and answers for Linux users.
37. Linux Networking Primer - A description of how to examine and change your Linux networking settings from the shell. Info on DNS, gateways and IP settings.
38. Partitioning New Linux Installs - Partitioning strategies for your new Linux install.
39. Installing New Software on Mandrake Linux - Simple instructions on how to install both RPM's and .tar.gz software on your Mandrake Linux computer.
40. The BASH Shell - Getting started with the command line on your Linux system, essential for administration.
41. Linux Bootloaders (LILO vs. GRUB) - An investigation of bootloaders, what they do and which advantages of LILO and Grub.
42. Linux - My Systems (read before other troubleshooting pages) - A short hardware description of what I am using.
43. IBM ThinkPad A21e Sound Problems - ALSA problems I had on an IBM a21e running Mandrake 8.1
44. Getting Winamp Type Functionality from Linux - Setting up XMMS and listening to tunes (including streaming radio) on your Linux machine.
45. Verizon DSL on Linux - Getting Verizon DSL to play nicely with your Linux system.
46. Why Do I Love Linux? - Everyone has one, so why not me :)
47. Madirish Tutorial 06 - Getting started with Unix/Linux, some basic commands you will need to know.
48. Linux Security Tools - A list of some common and helpful Linux security tools, including brief reviews and links to the tool source.
49. Linux Security Tools - Links to some useful security tools for your Linux system.
50. Setup of My Laptop - A short run down of my system configuration to include partitioning information.
51. Flash - Problems Viewing Madirish.net - Links to downloads for a flash player
52. Getting My Winmodem Working - Instructions on getting your winmodem working on your Linux machine.
53. Linux Install Log (Humor) - A sort of blog describing my first experience with Linux trying to install SuSE.