GNU Recode supports over 150 character sets, and converts just about anything to anything. For example, there are still users of legacy Linux systems that still run ISO-8859-1. Recode will convert these to nice modern UTF-8

Converting an old PC into a home or office server may look like a good idea on paper, but in reality, the idea has a few serious drawbacks. Turning an old PC into a server also means installing and configuring all the necessary software, which can be a time-consuming and laborious process........ consider instead Bubba Two, a nifty Debian-based device that can be used for a variety of tasks.

With Linux becoming more popular and easier to use, more and more people are adopting it as their primary operating system. But the transformation from Windows user to Linux user can be a tough road to take. Most new users become long-term users because they have friends that introduce Linux to them, and help them through the first few weeks of rough-patches. Here are ten steps to help you introduce Linux to a would-be convert.