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Lynis Shell Skript Checks Unix Security

Jul 16, 2008

The first step towards improving a system's security, is discovering the status quo. Lynis, a small command line program helps users do so.

DISK TOOLS Exploring the ntfsprogs toolset

Jul 15, 2008

The ntfsprogs toolset lets you manage NTFS resources from the Linux command line.

VIVE LA DIFFÉRENCE The Diffutils tool collection

Jul 11, 2008

The Diffutils tool set helps you compare text files, discover and display the differences between files, and even automatically synchronize files.

MAKE AND BAKE Handling of complex tasks with make

Jul 11, 2008

Developers, LaTeX users, and system administrators can all harness the power of make.

SHOVELING DATA WITH THE SHELL FTP and NcFTP

Jul 10, 2008

FTP and NcFTP are both FTP clients for the command line. While FTP only has basic file transfer functionality, NcFTP has a whole bunch of additional features.

WELL ORGANIZED Data management in the Shell

Jul 09, 2008

Do some serious spring cleaning and reorganize your data. The right commands can help you to keep on top of your file and directory management.

ACCESS GRANTED! chmod, chgrp, and chown

Jul 07, 2008

A sophisticated system of users and permissions precisely controls who has access to what on Linux. At the command line, you can define ownership with the chmod, chgrp, and chown tools.

Shell Scripts in Waiting: the Waitmax Tool

Mar 17, 2008

Linux consultant Matthias Kettner has just released Version 1.0 of his Waitmax Software. It gives programs a specified time to complete after terminating them.

Live Streaming of USENIX Security '08

Can't make it to the 17th USENIX Security Symposium?

No Problem. Just register for the live streaming and follow the tutorials and technical sessions from your own PC. After the live transmission, you can view repeats of the talks, whenever and as often as you like.

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