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    Mod-chip makers and Linux programmers have managed to break through a revamped security system in Microsoft's gaming console, allowing it to run their own software

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    Part I: A Linux 'kernel hacker' gives his views on the GPL, 64-bit computing and why grandmothers should want to use Linux.

  • Firestarter: 5 minutes to a Linux firewall

    Linux firewalls offer a robust, secure, and highly flexible solution. However, manually configuring them has generally been quite labour-intensive--until now. See how Firestarter can help you build an excellent Linux firewall in minutes.

  • Fighting DoS attacks

    Choosing the right weapon against denial-of-service attacks is more challenging as new technologies hit the shelves. Learn how some enterprises chose solutions, and find out what tech issues came into play.

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    In the classic "bug secrecy vs. full disclosure" debate, Microsoft is leading the charge to restrict the free flow of computer-security vulnerabilities.

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  • Linux hacker: What the future holds for Linux

    Part I: A Linux 'kernel hacker' gives his views on the GPL, 64-bit computing and why grandmothers should want to use Linux.

  • Firestarter: 5 minutes to a Linux firewall

    Linux firewalls offer a robust, secure, and highly flexible solution. However, manually configuring them has generally been quite labour-intensive--until now. See how Firestarter can help you build an excellent Linux firewall in minutes.

  • Fighting DoS attacks

    Choosing the right weapon against denial-of-service attacks is more challenging as new technologies hit the shelves. Learn how some enterprises chose solutions, and find out what tech issues came into play.

  • Threats move beyond Linux to Windows

    For years, Linux and UNIX administrators have been dealing with the security threat posed by hacker rootkits. Now, Windows administrators must face the same concerns. Find out how to protect your systems by learning what a rootkit is and what it does.

  • The Netscaping of Symantec and McAfee

    Vendors Symantec and McAfee have looked into the future and don't want to become the next Netscapes.

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    Windows Server 2003 is supposed to be the product that finally persuades NT4 users to upgrade - yet many who do will find some of their applications will no longer work.

  • Linux handheld suffers from security hole

    Sharp's Linux-based handheld suffers from security holes that could let hackers grab private data off a corporate network, according to researchers at a leading university.

  • Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

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