Ubuntu 8.10 Server…a Good Choice.

By mike | Nov 28, 2008

The Ubuntu 8.10 server is an especially good choice for services that are based in the Ubuntu repository.  Ease of use is one of the main interests in the Ubuntu 8.10 server so administrators tend to look at Ubuntu not only because this is a staple of the Ubuntu Desktop but the server version has [...]

Why I Choose CentOS for a Server

By mike | Nov 18, 2008

There are many options available for Linux distros, over 500.  Most of them you can make into a server.  Basically, a server is a computer that provides services for other computers, like a web site, or DHCP or ftp download, etc.  So it does not take much for a computer to act as a server.  [...]

Don’t Throw That Old Computer Away!

By mike | Nov 6, 2008

You can revitalize any old computer by using the new DSL version 4.4.7.  This distro will virtually work on any old computer.  I will run with as little as 12 MB of RAM.  So as far as running on your computer you can figure that it will.
DSL is a powerful and versatile yet extremely small [...]

Ulteo…what in the world?

By mike | Nov 4, 2008

Well I saw this distro released and I know that the guy behind it developed Mandrake Linux (Mandriva) originally.  It is a long story but, I liked Mandrake originally, I was a big fan.  But when the distro became so disorganized, disorientated and discombobulated….well I gave up on the distro and have hated it ever [...]

Debian 4r5 Encrypted Directory Install

By mike | Nov 3, 2008

I thought it might be useful to take a look at Debian 4r5 and how to install an encrypted directory.  More and more people are asking for security and how they can protect themselves.  You can buy Debian 4r5 all three DVDs Here for only $9.95 for all three.

Here you have options for installation if [...]

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