Clear Linux

Jason Evangelho provides an overview of the Clear Linux project, which offers a new version developed by Intel.

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Matching in Linux

Sandra Henry-Stocker teaches how to find identical content in multiple Linux files.

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Linux Command Line Options

Sandra Henry-Stocker shares a summary of Linux command line options.

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Linux Distributions to Replace WindowsXP

Ian Paul recommends three Linux distributions for those still using Microsoft WindowsXP: Zorin, LXLE or Ubuntu . He warns that none of these will run Microsoft Windows software, but they have a limited set of productivity software included.

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LXLE: A Lightweight Linux Distribution

Mark Gibbs promotes LXLE a Linux distribution for older computers.

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Linux Mint Hacked

Ms. Smith reports that the server for Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon edition was hacked this weekend (February 20) and a backdoor was added, apparently by Bulgarians. Clement Lefebvre warns users to reinstall the operating system if they determine that they downloaded the software in this timeframe.

A concern which I have about the concept of software as a service or automatic updates is that vast numbers of users could be compromised if the server distributing the software or updates is hacked.

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Jon Gold provides a list of easy-to-learn Linux distributions

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Linux for Newbies

Jon Gold shares his opinion of "The Best Desktop Linux Distributions for Newbies ."

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LINUX Malware

Jon Gold reports that malware developers sell their toolkits to thieves for thousands of dollars. They have now entered the LINUX market, targeting machines that formerly had few threats. This bodes ill for corporations, as many business/Web processes run on LINUX.

Gold cites security expert Lemor Kessem: "Hand of Thief is currently being sold in 'closed cybercrime communities' for $2,000, which includes free updates, writes Kessem. However, she adds, the upcoming addition of new web injection attack technology will push the price to $3,000, and introduce a $550 fee for major version updates."

“'These prices coincide with those quoted by developers who released similar malware for the Windows OS, which would make Hand of Thief relatively priced way above market value considering the relatively small user base of Linux,' she notes."

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Linux Text Editors

Himanshu Arora reviews "Five Free Linux Text Editors for Programming and Word Processing ."

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Linux Podcasts

Nine Linux Podcasts You Should Folow was penned by Bryan Lunduke, who was involved with establishing two of the podcasts.

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Easy Linux Re-Installation

Bryan Lunduke shares an easy way to configure repetitive Linux installations. A useful tip for someone wanting to teach Linux.

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