If you are looking to set up your own Linux VPN server, then you have quite a few different choices available. This actually isn’t a good thing because it can make setting up your VPN very difficult, especially if you’re just starting out. To save you some time I’m going to recommend what I believe is the absolute best software solution for setting up a VPN server on any kind of Linux operating system. Open VPN is all you need [...]
After spending 99% of my time computing time on Windows operating systems (predominately XP) I recently decided to give Linux a go. I had heard mixed reviews of this free operating system but most people seemed to enjoy using it. My initial response was quite good but I quickly got annoyed with a few things; this included not being able to install a lot of programs and games that I regularly used on Windows.As I type this I am back [...]
What is Security Essentials 2011?Security Essentials 2011 is a rogue security application introduced as the modified version of Security Essentials 2010 malware. This spam application strikes up numerous fake notifications on the screen prompting the user with messages and warnings associated with virus infection in the system files. These fake notes are thrown in order to make the user believe that his system is in severe danger so that user gets cautious and download this fraud application. Being a malicious [...]
When you’re doing Linux disk partitioning (during or after installing Linux) you will likely run into situations where you can’t create partitions – and can’t do other tasks that you’d like to do with partitions!This is when you need to understand the Linux hard disk partitioning “rules” described below.Linux System Admin Training Tips: Keep in mind that the “rules” below apply to using the Linux fdisk command, which is the most commonly used disk partitioning utility. You may be able [...]
Security Essentials 2011 is a new fake antivirus program that infects your computer and pretends to find viruses in order to try to sell you their fake protection program. As soon as it is installed, Security Essentials 2011 immediately goes to work disabling your system defenses such as existing antivirus programs. It can also disable your task manager so that you will not be able to shut it down. Additionally, it can block access to popular computer help forums and [...]
Viewing the Linux / (Root) and /sbin and System Directories “Off Of” The / (Root) DirectoryNow see the some of the Linux System directories that are “off of” the / (root) directory, including the sbin (supervisor binaries) directory. Examples of Running the Linux ls Command to View System Directories Beginning with “s”At the Linux command line, you can use a ; (semicolon) between commands (with a space on either side of the to run multiple commands at one time.Use the [...]
Despite all the most obvious and good reasons why Companies DO look toward Professional Linux Support – In truth and by tradition many Linux Users are not actually seeking that professional help. So, while professional Linux Support can be beneficial what makes one Company decide to take it and another continue muddling through their problems on a somewhat day to day basis? Like most things in life, the answer is never entirely straightforward – And again, like most things in [...]
These days, many users are switching their operating systems from Windows to Linux. Even, some are opting for a dual boot system by installing Linux alongside Windows to use a bit closely before completely migrating to Linux. The reason is pretty simple. Linux is new and with various new features. Apart from this, the operating system is undoubtedly the most frequently updated operating system than that of its other counterparts. But, one thing is quite true that no operating system [...]
Dedicated server hosting is a chief requisite for any online website to be set up and sustained. In an age, where the internet has become a basic requirement, there are a large number of operating systems which have their own web hosting programs. The necessity of a dedicated web hosting program cannot be undermined in any way. It not only helps in better management of websites but also, has features which make online operations more smooth sailing. Linux has its [...]
Linux operating system is a free operating system available for download or purchase from the company itself. A young software engineer from Helsinki in Finland developed the operating system about a decade ago. Linus Torvalds, along with a group of able programmers, started working on the software about eleven years ago. Initially it started as a simple UNIX-like operating system. Gradually, it developed into operating system software that would rival the famous Windows operating systems from Microsoft. The growth of [...]
