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Book review: PHP 5 In Practice
Get a head start on many common web tasks with
this book full of working code examples.
Ubuntu apologizes for killing graphical interface
Ubuntu Linux founder Mark Shuttleworth has apologized for a faulty patch last week that left thousands of users without a
graphical user interface - a particularly acute problem for a distribution that specializes in ease of use.
Linux desktops sneak into NSW education
Despite a lackluster policy towards Linux in schools, the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education will be dealing with
more open source desktops as pilot projects begin across the state.
Hackers still important, Red Hat exec says
Volunteer hackers still play an important role in open source software development despite the many companies that pay developers
to work on open source products, according to Michael Tiemann, Red Hat's vice president of open source affairs.
Open source companies to watch
Open source software is a given in most enterprise data centers, so it's not surprising to see the ranks of open source companies
and projects swell. It's not just Linux anymore - community-developed software is offering alternatives for everything from
databases to application servers to network management to disaster preparedness. How do you know which open source approach
is right for you? We've pulled out a few start-ups that you might not be familiar with, but we think should be on your radar.
Book Excerpt: Understanding Compiler Optimizations
In this excerpt from his book "Write Great
Code," Randall Hyde introduces the common
optimizations that compilers perform, and when a
programmer should consider using or disabling them.
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Infrequently Asked Questions from LinuxQuestions.org Set up zero-click CD ripping, get reports on user accounts with awk, and get started with the fine points of directory permissions. Read more... |
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Attack of the Pod Penguins 2: Introducing Audacity
The second in a multi-part series on podcasting ...
JP Rangaswami: Musing about mail
I’ve been immensely frustrated with e-mail in enterprises over the years, for a variety of ...
JP Rangaswami: Things I have been able to do Because Of my blog
There’s been a lot of coverage on “monetising” blogs of late, partly catalysed by ...
August 28-September 1st is PHP week at LinuxWorld.com. Watch this space for the latest news from the PHP business world, reviews of two helpful PHP books, and more.
Attack of the Pod Penguins: Not Why, Why Not?
Producing a podcast on Linux is easier than you think, thanks to some versatile tools. Our podcasting series starts with an
intro to the fundamentals.
Driver Tutorial at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo
Kernel development has special requirements. If you're taking the device driver tutorial at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo,
here's how to get your laptop ready to go.
Infreqently Asked Questions from LinuxQuestions.org
The Linux advice crew at LinuxQuestions.org is here to help you with your real-world Linux questions.
Visualization at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo
As LinuxWorld Conference and Expo approaches, presenter George Belotsky explains what you'll learn from his talk, "Visualizing
the Enterprise."
Nuremberg hopes to create 'Linux Valley'
The Franconia region around Nuremberg, Germany, hopes to establish Europe's first "Linux Valley" with the launch of a new
business campus focused on open source innovation.
See videos and presentations from LinuxWorld Conference and Expo on our Events page.
New Enabling Universal Media for Linux Desktops
Tue Aug 15th 10:15 AM
New Case Study: Open Source Security and Reliability
Tue Aug 15th 10:15 AM
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