Issue #104 / Jul 2009

Professional users are always searching for an edge. Whether you work with Linux as a webmaster, programmer, system administrator, or security consultant, you know the best solution depends on finding the right tool for the job.

Linux is getting much better at managing devices, and the versatility of open source software leads to some interesting innovations.

Linux developers are working on a whole new generation of tools for managing and updating device drivers. We'll help you get a handle on device drivers.

Just because the MTP protocol is promoted by Microsoft doesn't mean you can't get music onto your MTP devices.

Add temporary write capability to a read-only device with the stacked filesystem aufs.

How easy is it to lose a USB stick? Why not protect your data just in case the stick falls into unfriendly hands?