A guide to installing XBMCbuntu software on a home media server, covering the boot process and initial setup.
A developer shares their experience building a custom PC, praising mechanical keyboards, configuring tiling window managers, and setting up a dual-screen workflow.
A guide to setting up offline Gmail access using the mutt email client and offlineimap on Linux, with configuration tips for sending and receiving.
A tutorial for creating a CGI script to display real-time CPU usage on a Linux server via a webpage.
A guide to updating an old Fedora Core 2 Linux server by finding a working mirror and configuring yum.
A tutorial on automating file backups using Rsync and Cron scheduling on Linux systems.
A developer's personal journey back to Ubuntu, detailing driver struggles, software preferences, and the search for a PHP/HTML editor.
A presentation at Linuxwochen Austria covering how to set up and run PHP for development on the Windows operating system.
Debunks common myths about the fsync() system call in Linux, explaining its importance for data durability and addressing performance concerns.
Explains the ext4 delayed allocation feature and the data loss risks for applications not using fsync(), addressing a recent Ubuntu bug.
Analyzes the write overhead of ext4 journaling on SSDs, comparing performance with and without a journal and using noatime.
Discusses the challenges of binary-only Linux device drivers, using EMC PowerPath as an example, and the move towards open-source alternatives.
A technical guide on aligning Linux filesystem partitions to SSD erase block boundaries for optimal performance, covering fdisk settings and sector alignment.
A 2009 article questioning the activity and relevance of local Linux User Groups (LUGs) in the internet age, asking for reader experiences.
A reflection on the philosophical conflict between idealism and pragmatism within the Debian project and the broader Free Software movement.
Analyzes Sun Microsystems' business struggles and potential acquisition, focusing on risks to its patent portfolio and the broader Linux/OSS community.
Article compares ext4 vs ext3 filesystem check (fsck) speeds, showing ext4 is significantly faster based on real-world laptop tests.
A developer's analysis of dictionary software for Japanese study, comparing features of Stardict and Epwing formats on Windows/Linux.
A developer shares their experience converting their laptop to use the ext4 filesystem, noting a minor bug and plans for wider testing.
