Intel has launched an effort called LessWatts.org on Thursday, a combination of open-source software and helpful hints to reduce power consumption of Linux servers, PCs and gadgets.
When Apple Computer announced in June that it planned to move to Intel chips, one of the companies left in the lurch was Terra Soft Solutions.
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Keyboard manufacturer Cherry has announced a specially designed Linux keyboard that will be available in the UK, Ireland and Germany later this year.
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Many network administrators new to Linux find it hard to transition from a point-and-click security configuration interface to one based on editing complicated and hard-to-locate text files. Here are seven easy things administrators can and should do to make their Linux server more secure and significantly reduce the risk they face.
Although Linux is usually known for its rock solid stability, a Linux server may still sometimes crash and/or become unbootable, often due to hardware issues. On these occasions, one of the best tools to have at your disposal is a bootable Linux CD.
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