Issue #89 / Apr 2008
Cover Theme: Software as a Service
DVD: PCLinuxOS
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COVER STORY: Integrating Google Services
Bringing Google applications to your desktopJust because Google’s services are web-based doesn’t mean you can’t use them from the comfort of your desktop.
REVIEWS: Books
Reviews of Learning PHP Data Objects and Programming Collective Intelligence....KNOW-HOW: MythTV
Building your own video serverWe’ll show you how to build your own Linux-based video server that records, stores, and distributes TV programs.
KNOW-HOW: IPMI
Monitoring remote servers with IPMIIntelligent Platform Management Interface, IPMI, lets you monitor the status of the remote server – even if the server isn’t running.
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: PWGenEasy to remember but still safe – this is the classic conflict when it comes to choosing a password. The PWGen tool offers a sensible compromise.
SYSADMIN: De-Perimeterization
De-perimeterization and life after the firewallEnterprises and organizations used to feel protected behind the firewall, but now VPNs, e-commerce, web services, and Web 2.0 have put an end to the comfort. The network perimeter is losing its significance, and the time has come for a new approach to security.
SYSADMIN: Partition Backup
Backing up hard disk partitions over the networkA partition backup offers several advantages over legacy, file-based backup alternatives, and using a backup server adds even more convenience. We’ll show you some free tools for partition backup over the network.
PROGRAMMING: Perl: Dynamic netstat
Refreshing netstat output with PerlThe netstat utility reveals how your Linux box interacts with the local network. With a few Perl modules, you can develop a tool that displays the data dynamically, exactly the way top does.
LINUXUSER: SIOX
Easy graphic masking and extraction with SIOXSIOX easily masks and extracts any area from a pixel graphic. We'll show you how to improve your pictures with this powerful plugin.
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