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Great Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Ubuntu Linux
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:37 PM ET | Nov 20, 2009
I come across lots of "X Number Of Things You Should Know About Linux" articles. This one has a rare and special quality: It's actually useful.
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Yes, Virginia -- There IS A Google Phone
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 07:14 PM ET | Nov 18, 2009
So -- you stay in touch with Google Mail, edit Google Docs, and surf the Web with Google Chrome. You're curious about Google Voice and intrigued over Google Music. Is it just a matter of time before you're carrying a Google Phone?
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Could Linux Fall Prey To Windows Malware?
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 05:20 PM ET | Nov 18, 2009
Can software that allows you to run Windows software on a Linux system also expose your system to Windows malware? In practice, the answer appears to be no.
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Firefox Gets A Bad Rap From Shoddy Security Research
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 06:50 PM ET | Nov 11, 2009
Is Firefox currently the Web browser most likely to stick your PC with a dangerous security vulnerability? Only if you believe headlines written by people who really should know better.
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IT Gut Check: 5 Hard Questions To Ask Yourself When Cutting IT Costs
Posted by Fredric Paul 08:30 AM ET | Nov 11, 2009
In today's harsh world of falling revenues, IT departments are increasingly being asked to cut spending. But that may be more complicated than it sounds. A network management expert offers 5 things to consider when making the hard choices.
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Review Roundup: The Droid Delivers The Goods
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:06 PM ET | Nov 6, 2009
Chomping at the bit to pick up your new Droid? Before you pull the trigger, check out a round-up of the latest reviews, along with some deals that could save your company some money.
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Ubuntu's Software Center: A Promising Work In Progress
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:23 PM ET | Nov 4, 2009
There has been a lot of confusion and hand-wringing lately over Ubuntu's new Software Center feature. Some of this is clearly Canonical's fault, but some of it clearly is not.
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Bank Tells Linux Users: Get Windows Or Get Lost
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 04:42 PM ET | Nov 2, 2009
Would you do business with a bank that forces you to take needless security risks? According to many Linux users, that is exactly what Citibank wants them to do.
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Open Source Scores A Big White House Win
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:44 PM ET | Oct 26, 2009
President Obama wants to encourage open and transparent government. What better way to accomplish this task than by using open and transparent software?
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Latest TrueCrypt Release Adds Windows 7 Support
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:54 PM ET | Oct 22, 2009
Every small business needs good desktop encryption software. The latest version of my favorite product, TrueCrypt, makes it a better choice than ever.
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New Firefox Tool Hunts Down Outdated Browser Plugins
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:38 PM ET | Oct 16, 2009
Mozilla has a new tool that can help many Firefox users avoid potentially serious plug-in related security issues.
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Zmanda Still A Great Pick For Cloud-Based Data Backups
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:01 PM ET | Oct 2, 2009
Zmanda is beefing up its cloud-based backup service, making it an even better deal for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Secrecy Is A Stupid Way To Sell Software Security
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:48 PM ET | Sep 24, 2009
It makes my day when someone out to "expose" the flaws in open-source software ends up doing exactly the opposite.
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Why Are Software Updates Such A Pain In The Butt?
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:08 AM ET | Sep 18, 2009
Some recent Mozilla stats go a long way towards explaining a major problem with desktop software security. But maybe they don't go far enough.
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Cisco's New NetSec Hotrods Run Linux Under The Hood
Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:59 AM ET | Sep 16, 2009
Cisco is launching a major new push into the small-business network security market. And Linux lies at the heart of the company's strategy.
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