Hello,<BR><BR>I'm basically a windows server admin. I know basic unix commands, how to move up and down the directory tree, list the files, edit files using vi (probably not the best editor but it's ...

Okay, first of all, I'm not quite new to the Linux world. I first installed Linux on a desktop machine sometime in 1996 (pretty sure) using Slackware floppies a friend had sent to me over IRC and he ...

It's getting easier to test-drive Linux distros. First came the Windows installer for Ubuntu; now there's a similar (and even easier) option for Debian. Just head to the "Debian-Installer Loader" ...

There are some superb desktop Linux distributions that are designed to work with very old hardware. For example, Puppy Linux is a great choice to quickly turn an old PC into a secure, easy to use word ...

The latest point-release update of Debian GNU/Linux (8.3) came out last week, so I decided to take this opportunity to review what distribution media are available, and how/where they can/can't be ...

I recently bought (leased, actually) a Dell Latitude C800 Laptop. In my work as a software development consultant, I often need to have my own laptop at client sites. The Latitude C800 is one of ...

Who needs a separate distro when you can tweak the Debian you already have?

If you'd like to add a web-based admin panel to Debian Server, Jack Wallen is here to walk you through the process of installing the user-friendly Cockpit tool. Image: kiri/Adobe Stock Debian Server ...