Linux Articles

1). Cpanel downgrade MYSQL 4.1.X to MySQL 4.0.xx By : webhosting-live.com
I have ordered a new server Centos 4.3 with Cpanel WHM 10.8.0 cPanel 10.8.2-R119. When I have transfered old server all accounts to this new server, Some sites mysql database had a few problems. I found the new server is MySQL 4.1.xx and my old server is MySQL 4.0.xx. So i decide to downgrade MYSQL 4.1.X to MySQL 4.0.xx. cPanel Tweak Settings only have MYSQL 4.
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2). File Permissions in Linux By : Sergio Roth
Linux operating system uses a permissions schema to define user rights for each file. These permissions establish: -who can read the file. If the file is a directory, read means list the contents of the directory. -who can write/modify the file. If the file is a directory, this permission defines if you can make any changes to the directory contents, for example create or delete files.
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3). UNIX vs. Windows- What server operating system should you use for your web hosting? By : Tim Shaw
So you’ve decided to create a website? The most obvious thing that you need is of course web hosting. Among other things, like cost and features, you’ll need to decide which server you’ll need: Windows (NT, 2000 or XP) or Unix (Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, etc.). Both have their merits, so the first thing you should think about when making this decision is if you are looking for stability, or ease of use.
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4). Linux Is An Alternative Operating System By : James Hunt
“Linux” is an alternative, “open source” operating system. It is “alternative” because it runs on the same hardware that the market share leader (Microsoft Windows) runs on, “open source” because it is not only freely obtained ...
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5). Linux Web hosting Control Panels compared By : Sospeter Okoth
When choosing a web hosting provider, there are a number of factors to consider. One very important factor is the control panel that comes with the web hosting package. You might ask: Why should the control panel be important? Well, the control panel is important because it determines how accessible the features of the server are to you so as to maximize the benefits to your web site.
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6). Small Business Web Hosting: 11 Points Checklist By : Sergio Roth
There is a lot of information about web hosting. Thousands of different companies and plans. It is often hard to decide on what will fit you best, especially when you do not understand all the hosting related terminology. So what should you do then? Close your eyes and pick a company? Pick the cheapest one? The average one? I will try to help you make your decision in this article, by providing a checklist of the items you should consider when choosing a hosting company for your small business website.
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7). Jumping on the Linux POS (Point of Sale) Bandwagon- Finally, a Choice for Hospitality & Retail Providers By : Derek Meade
In a never ending battle to ease costs, many businesses today are looking at Linux as a server operating system. Issues such as cost and flexibility make Linux an attractive choice. However, just as many operators may be asking, “what exactly is Linux anyway?” Linux is a free Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds. Developed under the GNU General Public License , the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone.
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8). Linux or Windows - Which is it? By : J. Brian Keith
Computer users and programmers have become so accustomed to using Windows, even for the changing capabilities and the appearances of the graphical interface of the versions, therefore it has remained Microsoft's product. Although, Lycoris, Red Hat, Mandrake, Suse, Knoppix, Slackware and Lindows make up some of the different versions of LINUX. These companies release their own versions of the operating systems with minor changes, and yet always with the same bottom line.
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9). Installing Linux – 5 Things To Consider First By : Dennis dEntremont
Is Linux the way to go? Well that’s a question that does not have a simple answer. Some people, mostly hardcore gurus, will say “Yes it sure is!” but believe it or not there are people who still like Windows. When it comes to deciding between installing Linux instead of Windows (or any other operating system) you must keep various things in mind.
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10). Linux Web Hosting May Be The Answer By : Tomas Labas
There are many solutions for your web hosting needs, and Linux web hosting may be the answer to all of the questions you have ever had about the world of the Internet web hosting. In this article, you will read about the basics of Linux web hosting and the advantages that Linux web hosting will give for the personal or business web users. Linux is also known as GNU/Linux.
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11). So, You Want To Work In The IT Industry? By : Robb
So, you want to work in the IT industry? Great, good choice, salaries can become very high as you work your way up through the ranks. When you have 5 or more years in the industry you will be much sought after for your sage-like knowledge and razor-sharp skills. But, right now you need to concentrate on some of the crucial questions about which sector of the IT industry to target, what type of training to undertake, and what else you could be doing to make yourself a desirable package to a potential employer.
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12). Check List for Linux Security By : Jair
Check List for Linux Security Linux is an amazing operating system considering how it was originally created. It was a modest program written for one person as a hobby – Linus Torvald of Finland. It has grown into a full-fledge 32-bit operating system. It is solid, stable and provides support for an incredible number of applications. It has very powerful capabilities and runs very fast and rarely crashes.
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13). Web Design: Is your Website User Friendly? By : Sergio Roth
It is important to pay attention to little details that make the site easier to use by visitors. Sometimes small details make the difference, and the user likes our site better than other sites, just because he feels comfortable navigating it, and finds what he wants easily. Of course, it depends on the audience you expect for your website. For instance, if you have a website for professional designers, then you do not need to keep it that simple.
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14). Care for some cheap webhosting? No, Thank you! By : Zahid N. Sindhu
No, ‘cheap’ is not necessarily a bad thing (well, not always), but when it comes to a services industry as competitive and with as thin margins as the web hosting industry, customers better watch out. Hosts offering ‘low-cost’ services tend to offer the world for Rs. 900 per year but, usually fail to deliver even the most basic of services. Surprised? I’m not.
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15). Maintaining your Mac By : Davor Prcovich
Mac and the OS X are very stable and reliable. However, if you want your Mac to work perfectly you have to maintain it properly. Most of the errors and glitches that happen to your mac are caused by incorrect permissions table. Mac OS X as a UNIX based system has a UNIX way of handling the files. UNIX as a multi-user system has a special way of manipulating file access.
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16). What is the Difference Between Unix and Windows Web Hosting? By : Jason Kamara
When publishing your website, you are confronted with the choice of Unix, Linux, or Windows hosting plans. Learn what the differences are between the three, and when and why you should care.
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17). Novell Continues Linux Market Leadership in China By : Dave Gosine
New research from CCID Consulting, China's leading industry analyst firm, shows Novell continues to lead the Linux* market in China.
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18). Linux The New Choice for the Hospitality POS By : Josh Stone
In the beginning, there was Unix. The original form of what we now call a computer operating system was originally a Unix machine, first running on a PDP 11/20 in 1970.
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19). PERL Programming - Approach to Server-Side Scripting By : Harry Rockwell
PERL is one of the earliest and popular open source language for scripting server side code.
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20). Website Design and Programming – Introduction to Web Forms By : Sergio Roth
There is practically no website without at least a form in one of its pages. Forms are useful to collect data from the website visitors and users. Once the user submits the form to the server, a form processing script must get the form data, validate that the user input matches the expected format for each field (e.g: email address field must be a string of text with the format of a valid email address) and process this information as desired.
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21). Microsoft Is Releasing A New Operating System By : John McCollim
Microsoft is is the process of releasing a new operating system called Vista. Windows Vista is suposedly available for businesses and schools to purchase on Nov 30th 2006, but not ready for home use. The home version of Vista will be released in January 2007, which makes perfect sense if you think about it.
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22). Video Editing Tools For Linux By : faye bautista
I use iMovie and iDVD on my Mac for basic video editing. On Linux, however, there are lots of software to choose from. Robin Miller gives us a run-down as to the state of video editing in Linux and it looks like it still has a long way to go before it can compete against applications on other platforms.
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23). What To Do If Linux Refuses To Boot By : faye bautista
This deals with what action is to be taken (during a reboot) after a power failure or an incomplete shutdown of a Linux system due to any reason. This problem seems to be very common since many newcomers install Linux and get all the various softwares/hardwares working under Linux and suddenly one day the power fails. There are a few things that you can try to get Linux back on track.
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24). Choosing A File Manager To Use By : faye bautista
Most computer users today are spoiled by the richness of the graphical user interfaces or GUI. In Linux, we have dozens of desktop environments that compete against each other for dominance. Right now, GNOME seems to be winning. However, accessing servers remotely using the same desktop environment puts a heavy demand on the network connection.
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25). A practical Use Of Open Source Code Softwares By : Roberto Sedycias
This article describes a real life experience in picking and using the linux operating system, as well as libraries with Open Source Code licenses, during the development of a web site. It is truly a testimony of successful use of Open Source Code softwares.
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