Issue #88 / Mar 2008

COVER STORY: UCK

Building custom Ubuntu systems with UCK

We’ll show you how to create a custom Ubuntu ISO with the Ubuntu Customization Kit.

REVIEWS: Books

Reviews of Absolute FreeBSD, 2nd Edition; Knoppix Hacks, 2nd Edition; and Linux Networking Cookbook....

REVIEWS: Asus Eee PC 701

Examining the Asus Eee PC

The much discussed Asus Eee PC miniature computer is lots of laptop for a small-scale price.

KNOW-HOW: MIDI with Linux

Connecting a MIDI keyboard to your Linux system

A MIDI keyboard is a useful extension to any audio workstation. Learn how to connect a MIDI instrument to your Linux sound studio through a MIDI interface device.

KNOW-HOW: Puppy Linux

A little Linux with more bite than bark

We’ll play with Puppy Linux, a well-trained little Live CD Linux that requires minimal housebreaking.

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

KNOW-HOW: Box Backup

Backing up for portables with Box Backup

The Box Backup network backup tool is a simple and secure solution for traveling clients. We'll show you how to get started with this open source tool.

SYSADMIN: Charly's Column

The sys admin’s daily grind: Netstat-nat

Without Network Address Translation (NAT) on many LANs, the IPv4 Internet address space would have been exhausted years ago. Still, it’s probably a good idea to check what comes through your NAT connections.

SYSADMIN: IPv6

Examining IPv6 on today’s Internet

Is the world ready for the next generation Internet Protocol? We take a look at Linux with IPv6.

SYSADMIN: Puppet

Manipulating your machines with Puppet

Learn how to save time and streamline your system administration with the help of Puppet, a centralized configuration management tool.