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Linux (also known as GNU/Linux) is a Unix-like computer operating system. It is one of the most prominent examples of open source development and free software; unlike proprietary operating systems such as Windows or Mac OS, all of its underlying source code is available to the public for anyone to freely use, modify, and redistribute.
Initially, Linux was primarily developed and used by individual enthusiasts on personal computers. Since then, Linux has gained the support of major corporations such as IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and Novell for use in servers and is gaining popularity in the desktop market. It is used in systems ranging from supercomputers to mobile phones. Proponents and analysts attribute its success to its security, reliability, low cost, and freedom from vendor lock-in.
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The only real impedence mismatch I have flipping between Mac/Windows/Linux over the course of a day is in the modifier keys (CTRL, ALT, etc)
jwynia (J Wynia) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:44 -0000
The only real impedence mismatch I have flipping between Mac/Windows/Linux over the course of a day is in the modifier keys (CTRL, ALT, etc)
@V1talspark Exactly that - mine is rock solid. Only thing u might have 2 figure out is iPlayer/4OD - flv in browser not gr8 on my Linux box.
philclandillon (Phil Clandillon) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:36 -0000
@V1talspark Exactly that - mine is rock solid. Only thing u might have 2 figure out is iPlayer/4OD - flv in browser not gr8 on my Linux box.
[rss from] linuxfoundation: Expecting a lot of Linux-related announcements at CES this week. http://ow.ly/16gW3W
RedHatCanada (RedHat) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:36 -0000
[rss from] linuxfoundation: Expecting a lot of Linux-related announcements at CES this week. http://ow.ly/16gW3W
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lotus_net (Lotus) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:31 -0000
[急募]UMC上のVMwareでサクサク動くLinuxディストリビューション
tocado nuevamente por regresar a linux.....
compuerta12 (Gilberto Cardenas) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:13:30 -0000
tocado nuevamente por regresar a linux.....
@armandoplc doesn't mean it's linux though - trust me, it's not ;)
GodEater (Bryan Childs) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:11:29 -0000
@armandoplc doesn't mean it's linux though - trust me, it's not ;)
Running Linux, 4th Edition - Delves into installation, configuring the windowing system, system administration, and networking. Also includes additional resources for dealing with special requirements imposed by hardware, advanced applications, and emerging technologies.
Meta Description: [ The fourth edition of Running Linux delves deeper into installation, configuring the windowing system, system administration, and networking. A solid foundation text for any Linux user, the book also includes additional resources for dealing with special... ]
Exim : The Mail Transfer Agent - The default mail transport agent installed on some Linux systems, Exim is open source, scalable, rich in features, and--best of all--easy to configure. This official guide is written by Philip Hazel, the creator of Exim.
Meta Description: [ Exim is the default mail transport agent installed on some Linux systems; it runs on many versions of Unix and is suitable for any TCP/IP network with any combination of hosts and end-user mail software. It is open source, scalable, rich in features, ... ]
GNU Emacs Pocket Reference - Covers the most popular and widespread of the Emacs family of editors.
Meta Description: [ O'Reilly's Learning GNU Emacs covers the most popular and widespread of the Emacs family of editors. The GNU Emacs Pocket Reference is a companion volume to Learning GNU Emacs. This small book, covering Emacs version 20, is a handy reference guide to... ]
Learning GNU Emacs - Covers basic editing, several important editing modes (special Emacs features for editing specific types of documents, including email, Usenet News, and the Web), and customization and Emacs LISP programming.
Meta Description: [ This comprehensive guide to the GNU Emacs editor, one of the most widely used and powerful editors available under UNIX, covers basic editing, several important editing modes (special Emacs features for editing specific types of documents, including ... ]
Learning Red Hat Linux, 4th Edition - Demystifies Linux in terms familiar to Windows users and gives readers only what they need to start being successful users of Linux.
Meta Description: [ New in this edition are installation instructions and help with package updating for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora. Information on the GRUB bootloader, and the CUPS printer system, as well as the Publisher's Edition of Fedora are also included. ]
Linux Device Drivers, 2nd Edition - This practical guide is for anyone who wants to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system. It shows step-by-step how to write a driver for character devices, block devices, and network interfaces, illustrating with examples you can compile and run.
Meta Description: [ This practical guide is for anyone who wants to support computer peripherals under the Linux operating system. It shows step-by-step how to write a driver for character devices, block devices, and network interfaces, illustrating with examples you can... ]
Linux in a Nutshell, 4th Edition - Desktop reference for the commands that users of Linux utilize every day.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive but concise, Linux in a Nutshell is an essential desktop reference for the commands that users of Linux utilize every day. It covers all substantial user, programming, administration, and networking commands for the most common Linux distributions... ]
Linux Network Administrator's Guide, 2nd Edition - Comprehensive updated introduction to networking on Linux now covers firewalls, including the use of ipchains and iptables (netfilter), masquerading, and accounting.
Meta Description: [ Fully updated, this impressive, comprehensive introduction to networking on Linux now covers firewalls, including the use of ipchains and iptables (netfilter), masquerading, and accounting. Other new topics include Novell (NCP/IPX) support and INN (news... ]
LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell - Prepares system administrators for the basic LPI General Linux 101 exam and the more advanced 102 exam. The book is divided into two parts, featuring a summary of the exam.
Meta Description: [ LPI Linux Certification in a Nutshell prepares system administrators for the basic LPI General Linux 101 exam and the more advanced 102 exam. The book is divided into two parts, one for each of the LPI exams. Each part features a summary of the exam, ... ]
The GIMP Pocket Reference - Explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program--and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment.
Meta Description: [ The GIMP Pocket Reference explains the numerous features of the GNU Image Manipulation Program--and is the essential guide for designers working in a Linux/Unix environment. This handy reference covers GIMP version 1.2. It explains the function of every... ]
Understanding the Linux Kernel, 2nd Edition - Helps readers understand how Linux performs best and meets the challenge of different environments. Introduces each topic by explaining its importance, and show how kernel operations relate to the utilities familiar to Unix programmers and users.
Meta Description: [ The new edition of Understanding the Linux Kernel takes you on a guided tour through the most significant data structures, many algorithms, and programming tricks used in the kernel. The book has been updated to cover version 2.4 of the kernel, which... ]
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