by Swayam Prakasha
A log file grows without limits unless some action is taken. Growing log files pose many problems since larger files are very difficult to manipulate and file systems can run out of space…
by Russell Barnes
Contributor Martin Nordholt has recently revealed a ballpark release date of December 27th 2010 for the hotly anticipated version 2.8 update of the popular open source image manipulation program, GIMP.
by Kunal Deo
Today, Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the open source space. It's a vast language and there are many gems to discover - here are ten tips for new users to get the ball rolling…
by Richard Ibbotson
To some people the idea of parsing text data in GNU/Linux or UNIX might not sound like a worthwhile way of doing things. However, this is the kind of administrational task that a lot of system administrators and programmers perform every day of the week. Flex and Bison have proven ...
by Simon Brew
The idea of getting an OS free is still one that amazingly few people have wrapped their heads around. Why is that? Simon Brew thinks we could make 2010 a great year for Linux simply by speaking up about its benefits – all ten million of us…
by Swayam Prakasha
"The fundamental purpose of the ICMP protocol is to report problems with the delivery of IP datagrams", says networking expert Swayam Prakasha. Join him in his latest article designed to help you discover more about one of the most popular protocols in the TCP/IP suite…
by John Brandon
This small netbook has options galore - including an HDMI port and built-in 3G - but you’ll have to sign up to a contract for a more attractive price. John Brandon takes the Nokia Booklet 3G for a test drive…
by Richard Ibbotson
Due for release in late 2010, Google recently set loose a beta version of its new Chrome operating system. Already there is much interest from a large crowd of international developers. Much is promised from Google, which feels sure that it has the right marketing strategy for its network-based operating ...
by Russell Barnes
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organisation dedicated to the growth and success of Linux, has today unveiled its new Linux Jobs Board accessible via its popular online destination Linux.com. The board is designed to provide employers and job seekers with a centralised online forum in which anyone can find the ...
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