Do you think you are safe with Firefox? In general, I would agree with you. But at the same time, I would also point out that there is a fairly sizable security concern that may be addressed, as effectively as some security experts might like. It's called the Firefox extension.
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Using OpenBSD 4.1 - Software in Review
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If you're a software enthusiast who has never used OpenBSD before, you might enjoy installing it by yourself and figuring it out as you go. If, however, you're looking for a more practical approach to using OpenBSD 4.1 on a desktop or server machine, here's a quick guide to get you started in this spectacular operating system.
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Ubuntu Gutsy plans revealed
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"The Ubuntu team yesterday released details of plans for its next release, Ubuntu Gutsy. New features include a mobile edition, the latest version Gnome and KDE 4.0 and improved hardware support."
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OpenOffice 2.0 tutorial: Using SQL View, Query Design and more with Report Writer
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" In OpenOffice 2.0 Reports, it's easy to do the simple stuff, like just printing the contents of a table or query. It requires no SQL know-how at all, just the ability to press F4 and click and drag. Creating interesting and more informative reports isn't hard; but you must be willing to step away from the wizard."
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Review: Fedora 7
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"I have been using Fedora (formerly known as Fedora Core) since the first version came out. Following a bad experience with Fedora Core 2, I stuck to the odd numbered versions - invoking the Star Trek movie rule in reverse."
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A Linux User in Vista-land: Finishing Up
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Over all I’m tolerant of using Vista.I feel comforatably using it, but it irks me sometimes.This is of course on a overall usability stand point and considering that I paid nothing for it. Vista is not free though. Not in the monetary sense or in the freedom sense.
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Switching to PCLINUXOS 2007 from Ubuntu - week 3 - final observations
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This is my third week using PCLINUXOS (PCLOS) after switching from UBUNTU. THis will be my last rpsost on this and here are some final observations.
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Enable Complete Media Playback in Fedora 7
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As we all know, Fedora 7 ships without support for playing MP3s, DVDs, and many other media types that we are exposed to every day. The default repositories don't offer much help with this problem, but luckily it is an easy one to fix.
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Damn Small Linux 3.4 RC1 arrives
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The Damn Small Linux (DSL) project team on June 19 announced the availability of the first release candidate of the next version of its live CD mini-distribution based on Debian Linux. Damn Small Linux 3.4 features a 2.4.26 kernel and a lightweight Fluxbox desktop environment, the team said.
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EnGarde Linux platform combines open source tools for unprecedented security
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Guardian Digital, Inc., the world's pioneer in open source security solutions, today announced the latest innovation of its product portfolio with the launch of EnGarde Secure Linux: Community Edition, a freely-available version of its award-winning platform solution for unprecedented enterprise security.
Read more »The top five reasons why Mike likes Debian
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Yeah, this is quite an old picture, but I just couldn't resist republishing it. It's fun, and it's still true. :)
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Linux: Introducing Bugs
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Linux creator Linus Torvalds noted that the kernel is evolving so quickly it is inevitable that bugs will be introduced. He used a git query to determine that there are an average of over 65 patches being committed every single day, "that translates to five hundred commits a week, two _thousand_ commits per month, and 25 thousand commits per year. As a fairly constant stream.
Read more »Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
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"I'll try to make a long story short. I'm a Linux user and have been for many years. My current distro is Kubuntu 7.04, which is installed on my Asus F3J series laptop, with its ATI Radeon X2300 monitor and its Intel 82801G sound card. Everything works, though getting the ATI monitor to work wasn't a simple process. But that's not the story I want to tell."
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Take Linux for a test drive -- it's free, after all
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"I really want you folks to try the free (free free free) Linux OS at some point in your life."
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Open Source Game Of The Day: The Battle For Wesnoth
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I have always been a huge supporter of the open source gaming community and it never ceases to amaze me how many awesome games are actually out there for free. The Battle For Wesnoth is a must-have for any fans of turn based strategy games. The AI is simple on the surface, but actually quite complicated, and is a very engaging game.
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