Udev, HAL, and D-Bus provide automated hardware configuration, even if you plug in on the fly. We'll help you easily access new devices.

Save power by choosing the right system and software configuration.

The console-based yafc client gives users a convenient, simple, and interactive approach to exchanging data with ftp and SSH servers.

Many backup solutions vie for the user's attention. TimeVault follows a simple approach and integrates seamlessly with the Gnome desktop.

Today's web performance and availability requirements make load balancing indispensable. In this article, we show you how to set up an effective load balancing system using features built into the Apache web server.

Speed up your web development with Jackrabbit, an open source implementation of the Java Content Repository standard.

BackupPC handles backups over the network for a ranges of platforms. Find out more about this user-friendly, configurable, high-performance open source backup system.

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

Mobile users change networks in rapid succession. Wicd quickly and conveniently manages the corresponding profiles.

A clever combination of Nagios and a doityourself traffic lights lets you know how your network is feeling.