Synchronising NTP Servers to the GPS System

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 15:46:00 +0000

An introduction to using the GPS system for computer timing applications. It describes the equipment that can be utilised to provide a precise time resource for computers and computer networks. (business, windows, linux)

How to Send Email To SMTP Server From Command Line

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:45:00 +0000

There is a easy way to test your SMTP server from the Windows command line or Linux shell. SMTP runs on the well-known port 25. All you need is to connect to a specific port and send in a series of text commands.

Enabling Execution of PowerShell PS1 Scripts

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +0000

Microsoft finally put together a powerful command line tool for Windows that makes Bash on Linux looks like small potato. The new powershell runs .NET and understands objects when you pipe from one process to another. Given the power and the things you can do with powershell, Microsoft is rightfully cautious about hackers and script abuse. PowerShell, by default, is very secure and disallows any powershell scripts from running. (security)

How to Convert Text Encoding

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:30:00 +0000

Text encoding tells the system how a character is represented in bits and bytes. There are several hundred different known encodings. Sometimes you need to convert from one encoding to another because your application can only read certain data encoded in a certain way. Here's how to do it using iconv for Windows and Linux.

Unrivaled support from Novell, now available for Red Hat - TechRepublic

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:03:28 +0000

Unrivaled support from Novell, now available for Red Hat TechRepublic Overview: If Linux is going to power your mission-critical applications, you'd better have the best support known to business. Novell provides unparalleled ... and more »

Novell will be asset stripped - Inquirer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:22:35 +0000

Novell will be asset stripped Inquirer Its Netware networking-software unit will be flogged and the company will look for a buyer for its SUSE Linux operation. Officially Elliott is saying ... The end is nigh for Novell Ovum Elliott Said to Consider Sale of Unit If Bid Succeeds BusinessWeek Elliott Associates Corrects Bloomberg Story On Its Offer To Buy Novell - Quick ... RTT News PR Newswire (press release)  - New York Times (blog) all 18 news articles »

Google tweaking Buzz to declutter Gmail inbox - CNET

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:07:48 +0000

Google tweaking Buzz to declutter Gmail inbox CNET He joined CNET News in 1998 and since then also has covered Google, Yahoo, servers, supercomputing, Linux and open-source software, and science. ... and more »

SerialTek Adds Linux Support for BusXpert and BusMod SAS and SATA Protocol Development Tools

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:18:22 +0000

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- SerialTek, a SAS and SATA protocol test solutions company, announces Linux compatibility for its line of BusXpert SAS/SATA protocol analyzers as well as the BusMod SAS/SATA Error Injector.

SerialTek Adds Linux Support for BusXpert and BusMod SAS and SATA Protocol ... - PR Newswire

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:01:19 +0000

SerialTek Adds Linux Support for BusXpert and BusMod SAS and SATA Protocol ... PR Newswire (press release) "We designed the BusXpert and BusMod to be portable from the start and we're proud to be the only analyzer/error injector in the market to deliver Linux ... and more »

How to Install Debian Linux on an Embedded System

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:06:15 +0000

The Bitsource: "In this article, I will describe how to bring up Debian Linux on an Embedded System. The hardware chosen for the embedded system is a PowerPC 440EPxX. "

First Fedora 13 Linux Alpha Shows Promise

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:21:13 +0000

Netstat -vat: "The first alpha milestone of the Fedora 13 Linux distribution is now available and it's loaded with a number of innovative features."

News and views on Linux on the desktop ...

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:54:18 +0000

KDE community shifts branding as KOffice 2.1 debuts — Nov. 25, 2009 — The KDE community has modified its product branding and expanded its focus beyond the KDE Linux desktop to support a wider range of open source projects, says eWEEK.

Virtual Linux

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:06:13 +0000

Datamation: "The definition of virtual Linux is as fluid as the Linux platform itself. For the desktop user, virtual Linux translates into being able to use Linux without changing their existing operating system. For those working with servers however, virtual Linux can mean something very different altogether."

Linux: Big With the Bulge Brackets - Information Management

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:02 +0000

Linux: Big With the Bulge Brackets Information Management The open-source software Linux has become by far the most-widely used operating system among the largest firms on Wall Street, according to a presentation ... and more »

Ubuntu Server: The Linux OS Dark Horse - Server Watch

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:55:55 +0000

CNET

Ubuntu Server: The Linux OS Dark Horse Server Watch Everyone has heard of Ubuntu Linux and how great it is on the desktop, but have you heard that there's a server version of that same ... Meet Ubuntu Linux's new CEO (Q&A) CNET Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud Deployed on Intel Hardware Softpedia Canonical speaks to the 'commercial' debate iTWire LWN.net all 5 news articles »

Linux Foundation Announces Keynotes for Exclusive Collaboration Summit

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:57:32 +0000

Community Leadership Tackles Opportunities for Linux While MeeGo Takes Center Stage With Full-Day Session and Keynote

Commercial Gaming, Coming Soon to Linux?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:43:34 +0000

Linux Magazine: "The inability to play the latest off the shelf commercial games has been a thorn in the side of Linux for a long time. With companies such as Valve starting to embrace other platforms, will that be the catalyst Linux needs to become a first class citizen? "

Embedded Linux keynotes to grapple with Android

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:30:41 +0000

The CE Linux Forum (CELF) has opened registration and announced speakers for its Embedded Linux Conference on Apr. 12-14 in San Francisco.

For Sale: Linux OS and Other Assorted Assets

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:34 +0000

Serverwatch: "The enterprise Linux space has suddenly got very interesting following the news that a bunch of sharp-suited New Yorkers have made an offer to buy SUSE Linux's parent company, Novell."

Geeks Rejoice! Linux Launches Online Store - EcommerceJunkie.com

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:12:19 +0000

Geeks Rejoice! Linux Launches Online Store EcommerceJunkie.com (blog) The Linux Foundation, the non-profit arm dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has opened a new online store featuring merchandise representative ... Linux Foundation Announces Keynotes for Exclusive Collaboration Summit Marketwire (press release) all 13 news articles »

Linux Arpeggiators, Part 1

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:43:48 +0000

Linux Journal: "In my last article I looked at performance loopers for Linux. This week I begin a 2-part review of similar applications called arpeggiators."

Wind River Integrates HP BladeSystem with Carrier Grade Linux System - TMCnet

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:26:45 +0000

Wind River Integrates HP BladeSystem with Carrier Grade Linux System TMCnet Wind River (News - Alert) Linux is the first registered CGL 4.0 solution supported on HP ProLiant server blades for HP BladeSystem. ... and more »

Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux - PC World

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:56 +0000

PC World

Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux PC World It is a 7-inch tablet that comes in multiple colors, and can run three different operating systems: Android, Chromium OS, or Linux. The demo tablet is used ... Prototype $200 Tablet Runs Android, Chromium OS, Linux NetworkWorld.com Freescale tablet reference design “smartbook” supports 3 OSes Mobile Magazine all 8 news articles »

The Linux Foundation Store: Linux gets silly - Computerworld

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:50 +0000

CrunchGear (blog)

The Linux Foundation Store: Linux gets silly Computerworld (blog) With the exception of Tux, the Linux penguin, Linux fans have a reputation as a rather dour, serious lot. Now, the Linux Foundation, the non-profit ... Embrace Your Inner Geek At The New Linux Store TechCrunch (blog) Linux Store launched by The Linux Foundation Geek.com Linux Foundation launches Linux.com Store The H OStatic (blog)  - Article Ant (press release) all 14 news articles »