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High-performance Linux clustering, Part 1 and 2
This two-part article introduces the concepts of High Performance Computing (HPC) with Linux cluster technology and shows you how to set up clusters and write parallel programs. This part introduces the different types of clusters, uses of clusters, some fundamentals of HPC, the role of Linux, and the reasons for the growth of clustering technology. Part 2 covers parallel algorithms, how to write parallel programs, how to set up clusters, and cluster benchmarking.
Firefox Hacks (Hacks)
Good bok for developers and admins alike Firefox Hacks is a great collection of information about the Mozilla Firefox browser. While almost anyone who has used Firefox would learn a great deal from reading this book, developers, admins, and advanced power users would benefit most from reading this. The book starts out nicely by going under the hood to look at internal settings, then turns to presentation aids and then to developer tools. I wish I'd had the book several months ago when I was doing more development! From code development the book moves into altering the browser look and feel, and finally into extension development. Although I may never do so, it's nice getting a guided look into areas I don't see on a day to day basis.
An Overview of Dell's Open Source Computers
The article goes over Dell's open source line of desktop computers and workstations. The N line is something which Dell began to sell recently, but the situation is much more complex that it would seem.
Macedonia leads world with wi-fi
Formerly part of Yugoslavia and previously better known as a potential ethnic trouble spot, Macedonia is now rapidly becoming a wi-fi hotspot.
FBI Hunkered in The Bunker
Imagine this on your plate every morning: terrorist cyber attacks, malicious coders, online sexual predators, phishers, pirates, spammers and scammers.
On the other hand, imagine you have this going for you: the best the world's only super power can give you in personnel, intelligence, hardware and software with cost overruns no problem.
Meet Steve Martinez, cyber G-man.
Linux-Vserver on Debian Sarge
Linux-VServer allows you to create virtual private servers and security contexts which operate like a normal Linux server, but allow many independent servers to be run simultaneously in one box at full speed. All services, such as ssh, mail, Web, and databases, can be started on such a VPS, without modification, just like on any real server. Each virtual server has its own user account database and root password and doesn't interfere with other virtual servers
Senior citizen bloggers defy stereotypes
Web logs, more often the domain of alienated adolescents and middle-aged pundits, are gaining a foothold as a new leisure-time option for senior citizens.
There's Dad's Tomato Garden Journal, Dogwalk Musings, and, of course, the Oldest Living Blogger.
[Ed.- Check out the URL...]
Installing a Linux-2.6.14+initrd on Sarge (nodevfs anymore)
Until recently I used the default 2.6.8 kernel included into Sarge. When I tryed to install a vanilla 2.6.14 kernel I faced the "no devfs" problem. It's not that I forgot to turn on "devfs": "devfs" in not part of the Linux kernel anymore. The "udev" subsystem replace "devfs" and it's easy to install it into Sarge.
NewsForge presents free OpenOffice.org training videos
Massachusetts is trying to convert all computerized state documents to the open document format (odt). We think this is a fine idea. One concern that's been expressed about this move (at least by Microsoft) is that training employees to use OpenOffice.org 2.0 or other software that uses non-proprietary file formats (in place of Microsoft Office) will be time-consuming and costly. But what if basic OpenOffice.org training materials were available online for free? As a public service for Commonwealth of Massachusetts employees (and everyone else), NewsForge is presenting -- absolutely free of charge -- 11 OpenOffice.org training videos as part of this article. They're excerpts from the video CD that comes with NewsForge Editor-in-Chief Robin 'Roblimo' Miller's upcoming book, Point& Click OpenOffice.org!, which will be available in December from all major booksellers. But we wanted you to have access to these videos now instead of waiting until the book is available, so here they are.
Automate Linux with cfengine
As your Linux/Unix network grows, you're probably going to get tired of running around to individual machines to do updates and fixes, unless it's part of your fitness program. My ideal sysadmin scenario is rather like Dr. Evil's submarine lair: lounge about with a cat on my lap, occasionally pushing a button. Only I have no grand ambitions to conquer the world; I just don't like doing my modest chores the hard way. Cfengine (Configuration engine) is just the tool for streamlining hardworking system and network administrator's lives...Cfengine has two primary uses: Pushing out changes to all hosts on a network, regardless of operating system or hardware configuration. Automatically keeping all systems in a correct, stable state.
The Quebec Free Software Week: November 12-20 2005
Montreal and Quebec, Wednesday November 9, 2005 - FACIL, for the collective appropriation of free information technology, is proud to announce the 2005 edition of the Quebec Free Software Week (la Semaine québécoise de l'informatique libre SQIL), from November 12-20, 2005, in many regions of Quebec. The theme for the week is Connecting people. The SQIL program includes presentations by university researchers, free software installation festivals, demonstrations of solutions intended for enterprise and government, teaching workshops in and educational milieu, screening of documentaries and festivities.
Insider Threats Giving IT Execs Nightmares
A network engineer at a Kansas City company says he's just as worried about threats to his company's network coming from inside the corporate walls than he is about any hacker busting through the perimeter.
[Ed.- Just like any business- the greatest security threats come from within, despite what corporate PR and Hollywood want you to believe.]
MS is Right: Kill Linux just like ...
Read this and you will understand that MS's only intentions are benign and it is just trying to protect you from that vile monster! Just like Mary S. thought should be done.
KDE 3.5 Release Candidate 1
KDE 3.5 is almost finished, so we have prepared a first release candidate. We want to have it tested as much as possible, so please give it a show
Striata updates encryption tools for Linux
Following my tirade on vendor support (and lack thereof) for Linux, encryption company Striata responded with a new version of its Keymail decrypter that runs on new Linux operating systems.
L.A. Court Shuts Down Spyware Op
From the hip-hip hooray dept:
A Los Angeles District Court ordered three Web marketing companies to cease and desist an operation using the lure of free ringtones and browser updates to download spyware and adware to users' computers.
At the request of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the court also ordered a halt to the deceptive downloads of a marketing affiliate that helped spread malicious software by offering free background music for blogs.
What Microsoft Should Do
Henry Blodget writes: "(First, I should clarify my position regarding Microsoft: My position is not that Microsoft's web business sucks. It doesn't. Microsoft is either the third or fourth strongest web company on the planet. My position is that the common idea that Microsoft is going to do what it has done in many software businesses--come from behind, bury Google and Yahoo!, and rule the web--is ludicrous. Microsoft has been trying to come from behind on the web for a decade, and it is almost as far behind now as when it started. A few more years--or Microsoft Live, or AdCenter--is not going to change this.)"
[Well, it sure beats them having to innovate! - Ed]
[Well, it sure beats them having to innovate! - Ed]
Microsoft Settles Anti-trust Suit for $30m
SEOUL- US software giant Microsoft has sealed a 30 million dollar deal with South Korean Internet portal Daum Communications to settle an anti-trust suit and put the two firms in a new partnership. The deal ends a legal battle with Daum, which had accused Microsoft of violating anti-trust rules by unfairly incorporating its MSN instant messaging software into the Windows system.
Amazon Gets Patents on Consumer Reviews
From the Yes, the Patent Office Truly Is On Crack Dept.:
The third patent is the real kicker. It covers methods for encouraging consumers to write reviews of items they've purchased by determining the optimal times to send them e-mails or reminders.
SGI to show next-generation Linux machines
Switch from "brick" servers to blades is among the changes in the high-end Altix 4000, based on Linux and Intel's Itanium.
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