Issue #173 / Apr 2015

Gigabit fiber technology is all the rage in the IT space. Power users around the world are salivating over the possibilities for online gaming and high-res video streaming. In my town, a group of geeks went down to the city hall and demanded our own gigabit services, because we are selling ourselves short or selling our children short by not investing in really super-duper fast Internet.

Linux Magazine exclusive Knoppix 7.5

Updates on technologies, trends, and tools

Firejail enhances security by isolating programs and processes in separate jails and thus regulating access to the filesystem.

SQL injection is a big problem on the Internet. The handy sqlmap utility will tell you if you need to worry about an SQL attack in your own web environment.

KeePassX is an open source personal data management tool that lets you keep your passwords, URLs, attachments, and peace of mind

Modern WiFi installations provide comfort, but they often have serious security problems. Wifislax offers an extensive collection of tools for checking the security of your wireless network.

Knoppix 7.5 is based on the current development version of Debian GNU/Linux and comes with hardware support from kernel 3.18 including many updates and new features.

Netsed is a small communication tool that lets users modify the content of TCP and UDP data packets on the local network.

Using a few simple components and open source software, you can create impressive panoramic time-lapse photos. We guide you through the entire process, from building a simple panning rig to assembling photos into a time-lapse video.