Issue #81 / Aug 2007

REVIEWS: Python IDEs

Comparing Python IDEs

A number of useful development environments are available for Python in Linux. We’ll show you around some popular Python IDEs that are more than just text editors.

KNOW-HOW: Jahshaka 2.0

Video editing with Jahshaka

One of the first things you notice about the free video-editing software Jahshaka is its unconventional controls. But once you master the learning curve, Jahshaka turns out to be a useful tool with professional features.

KNOW-HOW: Creating ICC Color Profiles

Creating ICC color profiles with Argyll CMS

An ICC color profile ensures that an image always looks the same – regardless of the output device. The free Argyll CMS software package lets you create color profiles in Linux.

KNOW-HOW: Simile

Semantic web tools of the Simile project

The Simile project jump starts the semantic web with a collection of tools for extending semantic information to existing websites.

KNOW-HOW: ASK KLAUS!

Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of the LinuxTag expo. He currently works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine. com

SYSADMIN: Charly's Column

The sys admin’s daily grind: ncdu

I’ve never heard of an admin having to remove disks from a server because of a chronic lack of data, but full disks are part of the daily grind. The du clone ncdu will help slim down your data.

SYSADMIN: CLUSTERIP

Load balancing and high-availability clusters with iptables

Iptables gives admins the ability to set up clusters and distribute the load. But what about failover?

SYSADMIN: A web service filesystem

Building a web service filesystem with SOAP and Fuse

The Fuse kernel module lets developers implement even the most idiosyncratic of filesystems. We’ll show you how to build a filesystem that relies on SOAP to publish data over web services.

PROGRAMMING: Perl: Character Sets

Organizing character and code sets

When foreign characters occur in program code or data, Perl programmers need a solution that avoids the tribulations of Babel.

LINUXUSER: Google Earth

Exploring Google Earth in Linux

Google Earth lets you view the world from space and zoom in on towns, roads, and even buildings. We’ll show you how to travel the planet from your Linux desktop.