Issue #64 / Mar 2006

KNOW-HOW: Ask Klaus!

No DVD Boot I have an “old” 1 GHz PC with a DVD reader and CD writer, 512MB Ram, and 2 * 80MB HD. Unfortunately, ap......

KNOW-HOW: Mudbag

Building a simple database with Mudbag

If you are looking for a quick and simple database system you can access with a browser, try Mudbag.

KNOW-HOW: Deleting Data

Safely deleting data

Backups are a common topic, but you’ll hardly hear anyone mention safe data deletion.

SYSADMIN: Charly's Column

The Sysadmin’s Daily Grind: Webalizer Xtended

Webalizer is a tool for analyzing web server logfiles. A new patch lets admins see what isn’t there.

SYSADMIN: Netfilter L7

Blocking protocols at Layer 7 with the L7 patch

If you need a tool for filtering protocols that doesn’t depend on the port, try L7, an IPTables patch that operates through regular expressions.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: DateTime Module

Exploring the Perl DateTime module

Because calendar rules are influenced by historical and political decisions, date manipulations are riddled with pitfalls. Perl’s DateTime module knows all the tricks.

LINUXUSER: KTools: Klik

Software distribution with Klik

Klik brings convenient two-click installation to the KDE desktop.

LINUXUSER: Irssi

Text-based chat with Irssi

The Irssi console chat utility is powerful yet frugal with resources. And Irssi’s scripting features make it a giant among chat tools.

LINUXUSER: Desktopia: Wmii

A look at the Wmii Window Manager

If you’d rather rule the desktop from your keyboard, try the powerful Wmii window manager.

LINUXUSER: PSP Movies

Showing Movies on a Playstation Portable

You can use Linux to load movies on your a Playstation Portable (PSP) gaming console.