Linux server administrators running dedicated or VPS servers don’t necessarily need a fancy control panel, and there are actually some reasons why using one might even be a bad idea, but if you do find yourself considering using one you’ll probably wonder which are the best choices. The following is the criteria we used when […]
Linux Automation and Scripting Guide
Linux and UNIX based operating systems have had all the basic ingredients for relatively painless automation built in for ages. You can make it do anything at any time, by any schedule or any trigger. Your wish is its command! These basic ingredients are shell scripting in bash, a few key configuration files, and cron. […]
20 Great Free Code Editors for Linux
Probably the most important tool for any developer is the code editor. This is where you spend the vast majority of your development time so you want an editor that has the functionality you need, and that feels right for you. Often it’s about the right balance of features, simplicity, and speed, which is why […]
Control Your Phone with These Open Source Linux Apps
If your phone can be connected to your computer with an USB cable you can do a lot more through this connection than just recharging it or transferring files to and from your phone’s storage. For example, you can make phone calls, read and send text messages, and see a bunch of other information from […]
Control Your Phone with These Open Source Linux Apps
If your phone can be connected to your computer with an USB cable you can do a lot more through this connection than just recharging it or transferring files to and from your phone’s storage. For example, you can make phone calls, read and send text messages, and see a bunch of other information from […]
Control Your Phone with These Open Source Linux Apps
If your phone can be connected to your computer with an USB cable you can do a lot more through this connection than just recharging it or transferring files to and from your phone’s storage. For example, you can make phone calls, read and send text messages, and see a bunch of other information from […]
Create Animations with Inkscape, ImageMagick and FFmpeg
One way to create animations in Linux is to use the GIMP Animation Package (GAP). It allows you to create each GIMP layer as a frame and export it as an animation. This is great, but what if you wanted the flexibility of vector graphics while designing your frames? That’s where this tutorial comes in. […]
Create Animations with Inkscape, ImageMagick and FFmpeg
One way to create animations in Linux is to use the GIMP Animation Package (GAP). It allows you to create each GIMP layer as a frame and export it as an animation. This is great, but what if you wanted the flexibility of vector graphics while designing your frames? That’s where this tutorial comes in. […]
Comparing the Window Managers: Which is Best for You?
The idea that you could just change the way your computer’s user interface looks like and behaves is pretty foreign to most people that typically use Windows or Apple’s OSX. In the world of Linux operating systems, as well as other open source UNIX based systems like FreeBSD or openSolaris, this capability is a given. […]
Getting a good grip on Claws – a review for daily use
In 2009 I had written about my experience with Claws Mail. After almost a year with Claws and a few minor releases, I thought it useful to share my experiences after a longer period of time. Claws is now my default client and I would not change it for anything else. It’s fast, easy to […]