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Asterisk unveils customized Linux distro

Asterisk is an open source/free software implementation of a telephone private branch exchange (PBX) originally created by Mark Spencer of Digium. The basic Asterisk software includes many features available in proprieta... →

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PCLinuxOS Magazine Latest Issue (Nov 2007)

PCLinuxOS that was founded in October 2003 is free, easy-to-use Linux-based operating system for the home. It is distributed as a LiveCD, and can also be installed to a local hard drive. Locally installed versions of PCL... →

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Generate strong passwords online and offline

To generate random and secure passwords offline I recommend oldie mkpasswd. It was written by Don Libes from National Institute of Standards and Technology very long time ago but works perfectly. Install mkpasswd in ... →

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Why Penguin is Linux logo?

Beginning [digg-me] Penguin as logo/mascot for Linux was discussed first in early 1996 by several people in the linux-kernel mailing list. The idea of such mascot came from Alan Cox first. Among many other suggestions m... →

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Ubuntu Customization Kit 2.0 is out

Ubuntu Customization Kit or simply UCK is a tool that helps to customize official Ubuntu Live CDs (including Kubuntu/Xubuntu and Edubuntu) to your needs. You can add any package to the live system, for example langua... →

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Site of the day: Free Linux eBooks

Few days ago I came across nice site named Free Linux eBooks containing tons of Linux related electronic books for offline reading (mostly in PDF). Here is the list of available ones (please note that site allows to ... →

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Detailed Plans for Fedora 9

The next version of one of the best Linux distributions ever (Fedora 9) has many ideas that would be implemented into final release. By the way it's scheduled for 1 May 2008 (first alpha realease should be at 17 Jan 2008... →

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Ubuntu Document Storage Facility

Ubuntu Document Storage Facility (UDSF) is fully indexed archive of some of the best howtos, tricks and tips that were generated by Ubuntu Forum Community. It's contributed by UDSF Team who describe it as: A cent... →