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Quest extends Unix Sudo tool

Reflecting the growing need for automation tools in the enterprise, Quest Software has released a software package that could help Unix administrators better manage policy files that determine which users can access privileged material and programs on Unix and Linux systems.

By Joab Jackson | 16 December, 2011 00:08

Tags: Utilities, unix, software, quest software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, maintenance, Linux
Usenix: Dartmouth expanding diff, grep Unix tools

With some funding from Google and the U.S. Energy Department, a pair of computer scientists at Dartmouth University are updating the venerable grep and diff Unix command line utilities to handle more complex types of data.

By Joab Jackson | 08 December, 2011 21:40

Tags: Utilities, U.S. Energy Department, unix, system management, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux, Google, Dartmouth University
Oracle Solaris goes to 11

Oracle has updated its Unix-based operating system Solaris, adding some features that would make the OS more suitable for running cloud deployments, as well as integrating it more tightly with other Oracle products, the company announced Wednesday.

By Joab Jackson | 10 November, 2011 09:44

Tags: unix, software, oracle, operating systems
Now with GNOME 3, Linux Mint 12 will meet users halfway

We've known for some time now that Linux Mint would be embracing GNOME 3 in some fashion, but last month it sounded like the controversial desktop interface would appear only in a separate, dedicated version.

By Katherine Noyes | 09 November, 2011 08:33

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux
As Ubuntu Linux turns 7, 'Precise Pangolin' planning begins

It was exactly seven years ago that the very first version of Ubuntu Linux--dubbed "Warty Warthog"--was released, kicking off a long line of increasingly popular versions of the free and open source operating system.

By Katherine Noyes | 21 October, 2011 04:52

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux, canonical

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Switching to desktop Linux? 6 ways to ease the migration

With all the many compelling reasons for a company to switch to Linux on the desktop, it's no wonder that businesses large and small are increasingly relying on the free and open source operating system.

By Katherine Noyes | 27 January, 2011 06:52

Tags: Windows 7, Windows, unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux
Is your business compliant with open source licenses?

There are many ways that vendors of proprietary products try to scare business customers away from open source software, and one of the more commonly heard examples involves vague fears about compliance with open source licenses. There's nothing like the specter of a good lawsuit to scare a company back into a paid vendor's welcoming arms.

By Katherine Noyes | 05 November, 2010 10:49

Tags: unix, tech support, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, linux foundation, Linux
How to choose a desktop Linux distribution

With all the many reasons to use Linux today -- particularly in a business setting --it's often a relatively easy decision to give Windows the boot. What can be more difficult, however, is deciding which of the hundreds of Linux distributions out there is best for you and your business.

By Katherine Noyes | 28 August, 2010 04:20

Tags: unix, ubuntu, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux
Why Ubuntu Linux is a good business choice

Chances are good that if someone walked into your office right now and peeked over your shoulder, they would see a Windows operating system on your computer. But, did you know that you have a choice of something other than Windows for that computer on your desk, and that you have the same choice for the servers in your data center

By Ken Hess | 27 July, 2010 07:47

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, non-Windows, Linux
Install the latest Firefox 3.6.6 in Ubuntu Linux

Firefox 3.6.6 with crash protection is now available, and according to Mozilla it "provides uninterrupted browsing for Windows and Linux users when there is a crash in the Adobe Flash, Apple Quicktime or Microsoft Silverlight plugins.

By Brent W. Hopkins | 30 June, 2010 09:42

Tags: web browsers, unix, ubuntu, software, operating systems, non-Windows, mozilla, Linux, Installation, firefox, browsers, applications

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For an old or slow PC, try Puppy Linux 5.2

There's no doubt Canonical's popular Ubuntu Linux distribution gets the majority of attention in the Linux world these days, but there are myriad others equally worthy of consideration.

By Katherine Noyes | 12 January, 2011 08:58

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux, canonical
5 things Linux does better than Mac OS X

Were it not for Windows' long-standing installed base and overwhelming market dominance, it seems unlikely that anyone would argue seriously for the merit of the operating system, plagued as it is by high prices, security problems and vendor lock-in.

By Katherine Noyes | 01 October, 2010 09:15

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Mac, Linux, hardware systems, desktop pcs, Apple
Chrome patches show the power of open source--and Google

Google's patching of vulnerabilities in its open source Chrome Web browser last week wasn't so much notable in itself; Microsoft, to be sure, is forever issuing patches for the many bugs that afflict its products.

By Katherine Noyes | 25 August, 2010 04:47

Tags: unix, software, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Linux, Google, browser security, browsers, applications
11 free Linux apps your business needs now

Despite the wealth of free applications out there, many small business owners continue to spend an inordinate amount of their all-too-scarce resources on software.

By Katherine Noyes | 05 August, 2010 05:42

Tags: unix, software, productivity, operating systems, open source, non-Windows, Microsoft, Linux
Is Linux really harder to use?

Not surprisingly, the misperception that Linux is harder to use than other operating systems is also one that competing vendors routinely use to scare potential new users away from Linux.

By Katherine Noyes | 03 August, 2010 08:17

Tags: Windows 7, Windows, unix, software, operating systems, non-Windows, Mac OS, Linux

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