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How Fedora protects your data with full disk encryption

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What happens if someone gains unauthorized, physical access to your computer? Even with all the fancy firewall and other network security tools running, If the disk is not encrypted, check mate! Your data is now shared. This short tutorial shows you how Fedora implements disk encryption and how that protects your computer if it ever falls into the wrong hands.

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Integrating package.el & Packaging on Emacs

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«...I've just implemented support for multiple package sources in package.el. Right now it is preconfigured to use ELPA, but the following snippet will let it pull in packages from my own archive source as well...» — via Phil Hagelberg

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Pardus 2009.1 review

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Pardus is a Linux, desktop-oriented operating system developed by Onur Küçük and his team from Turkey. At a time when nearly every new Linux distro is based on or derived from Ubuntu, Pardus is a rarity. It is an original, not based on or derived from any other distro. As such, its package manager and graphical management tools are custom-developed.

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Introducing GMoney – A RubyGem for Interacting with the Google Finance API

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Like Ruby? Want to keep better track of your investments? Check out GMoney - a Ruby wrapper for the Google Fiance API.

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Mirror Your Remote Server Graphically with Grsync in Ubuntu Linux

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rsync is an open source utility that provides fast incremental file transfer. rsync uses the "rsync algorithm" which provides a very fast method synchronization of two server
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Letters and Numbers Learning Game for Kids in Ubuntu Linux : lletters

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GTK letters-learning game for small children . It is specialy made for children 2 and up, and is a learn with fun game. It helps younger children learn their letters and numbers, while older children will improve their spelling, and vocabulary skills. It will also helps your kids to develop important keyboard and mouse skills too.

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How To hide Apache2 version Information from hackers

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Some times we need to hide apache banner information, because hackers check version details, before attacking a sever, If you close this door, it is more difficult for them to exploit any system holes and thus making vulnerability scanners work harder and in some cases impossible without knowing version information.

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How to make Your Ubuntu Linux Enegy Efficient using PowerTop

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Since version 2.6.21, the Linux kernel has introduced a feature called tickless. the kernel no longer has a fixed 1000Hz timer tick. This will give a dramatic power savings because the CPU stays in low power mode for longer periods of time during system idle.

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Ubuntu Server Evaluation

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The Ubuntu server is the most innovative distribution for servers. It enables administrators to gain access to cutting edge technology and implement that with new ideas. If you are looking for the latest and greatest, this is the server option for you.

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Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS released (the fourth maintenance update)

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The Ubuntu team has announced the release of Ubuntu 8.04.4 LTS, the fourth maintenance update to Ubuntu's 8.04 LTS release. This release includes updated server, desktop, and alternate installation CDs for the i386 and amd64 architectures. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS continues to be maintained through 2011 for desktops and 2013 for..

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Embed the Konsole (Terminal) to the Desktop in KDE 4.3

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Konsole is the X terminal emulator of KDE. I find having the terminal out of my way, but always open and easy to reach out to, very convenient. It also looks cool. ;) With KDE SC 4.3 you can easily achieve this with a few clicks without the need of any additional software.

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How-To: Install Finch 2.6.5 in Debian Lenny

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Finch is a powerful text user interface instant messaging client based on libpurple, and it comes included in the Pidgin source, the popular GNOME IM client. Finch supports various protocols, including AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo and IRC.

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Firefox 3.6 tips and tweaks

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Here are five quick tips to enhance your Firefox 3.6 experience...

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CentOS Server Evaluation

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There are a number of popular choices for Linux enterprise level servers including CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Slackware and others including Red Hat Enterprise. What is important to recognize in this evaluation is that how you view advantages and disadvantages are dependent upon the expertise of your Linux administrators and the level of support you need to maintain your servers.

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Graphical Monitor for the Power Consumption of a Laptop in Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala

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You can see a graph which shows the usage of power over the time since it booted up (it depends on ur hardware support).

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