Issue #96 / Nov 2008
Cover Theme: Smart Access
DVD: openSUSE 11.0
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COVER STORY: Web Authentication
Adding authentication to your websiteApache offers several options for adding a password-protected area to a website.
REVIEWS: Books
REVIEWS: OpenOffice.org 3.0
First Look at OpenOffice.org 3.0The previous major releases of OpenOffice.org didn't disappoint, so hopes are high for the upcoming version 3.0 of one of the most important open source applications around. We look at what mouth-watering goodies the new version has to offer.
KNOW-HOW: OpenOffice Automation
Automating tasks in OpenOfficeYou don't have to be an expert to get started with OpenOffice's Basic programming interface.
KNOW-HOW: Maxima
Free computer algebra with MaximaThis free algebra tool helps you keep ahead of the calculations.
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 Sysadmin's Daily Grind: FireHOLIf you don't have time to tinker with complicated firewall rules, you might want to check out the clever FireHOL approach.
SYSADMIN: Security Lessons
How hacking got easyWhen it comes to security, public disclosure of vulnerabilities and working exploit code is now common. We look at why this can be both harmful and helpful to securing your systems.
SYSADMIN: Snort
Intrusion Detection with the Snort IDSSearch out hidden attacks with the Snort intrusion detection system.
PROGRAMMING: Kernel News
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FSF Outs the World Wide Web Consortium over DRM Proposal
Richard Stallman calls for the W3C to remain independent of vendor interests.
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Debian 7.0 Debuts
The new release supports nine architectures, 73 human languages, and zero non-Free components.
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Alpha Version of Fedora 19 Released
Fedora developers release the first alpha version of Fedora 19, known as Schrödinger’s Cat, for general testing. The final release is expected in July 2013.
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ack 2.0 Released
ack is a grep-like, command-line tool that has been optimized for programmers to search large trees of source code.
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SUSE Studio 1.3 Released
New features in SUSE Studio 1.3 include enhanced cloud integration, VM platform support, and lifecycle management.
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Xen To Become Linux Foundation Collaborative Project
The Linux Foundation recently announced that the Xen Project is becoming a Linux Foundation Collaborative Project.
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RunRev Releases Open Source Version of LiveCode
Open source version of LiveCode is now available for developing apps, games, and utilities for all major platforms.
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OpenDaylight Project Formed
OpenDaylight is an open source software-defined networking project committed to furthering adoption of SDN and accelerating innovation in a vendor-neutral and open environment.
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Gnome 3.8 Released
The new Gnome release includes privacy and sharing settings, allowing more user control over access to personal information.
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Mozilla and Samsung Collaborate on New Browser Engine
Mozilla is collaborating with Samsung on a new web browser engine called Servo.