Issue #163 / Jun 2014

Klaus solves problems with slow boots, Windows print shares, device detection, and clock synchronization.

If, like our author Charly, you manage SSL-secured servers, read on to discover a tool that you will definitely appreciate. It checks whether the complete security setup is up to date.

Tripwire is a powerful tool that protects your systems against unwanted changes.

If you want to distribute your programs across multiple platforms, you need to prepare them to run in foreign environments from the start. Linux container technology and the resource-conserving Docker project let you test your own Perl modules on several Linux distributions in one fell swoop.

Turn your Android device into a handy remote control for your Linux machine.

Linux comes with Scribus, a comprehensive desktop publishing program that can help you create a flyer with a professional layout.

Calcurse combines a calendar with appointments management and a task list, so you can use a terminal to keep track of the day's events at a glance.

The tree command can provide a clear view of all your files and directories and offers a few advantages over the usual ls command.

Open Speech Initiative seeks to bring advanced speech processing to free software.

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community.