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Weekend Project: Configuring QoS for Linux Routers, Gateways

 Bandwidth is a limited resource, even if you are on a high-end, state-of-the-art fiber optic network. Because of the way TCP works, some types...

Just some starter thoughts

Hi, my name is Jordan Tryon. This is my first blog post on Linux.com. This post will contain some thoughts about linux and other...

Distribution Release: Absolute Linux 13.1.1

Paul Sherman has announced the release of Absolute Linux 13.1.1, a lightweight Slackware-based distribution with IceWM: " Absolute 13.1.1 released. New kernel and a...

The Spring 2010 Linux Distro Scorecard (Part 2)

"Zonker" picks up right where he left off yesterday. In this Spring's Linux Distro Scorecard, he provides brief reviews of Debian, Fedora, Linux Mint,...

The Spring 2010 Linux Distro Scorecard

 Which Linux distro should I use? It's one of the most common questions for new and aspiring Linux users. There's so many to choose...

Streamlining Software Installation with PackageKit

Software packaging is one of Linux greatest strengths and weaknesses. If all or most of your software comes from your Linux distribution, managing software...

Slackage Management, Baby!

There are those who say that Slackware Linux doesn’t really have a package manager. BAH! I say. It has two package management ...

Easy Package Creation with CheckInstall

Need a fast way to create a Debian Package, RPM or Slackware package? If you need to install software from source, but don't want...

Let’s Play With Tarballs

A tarball is a compressed archive. Usually, a developer will provide his program in this format on his website or one of the...

Get Slack!

The oldest Linux distribution in existence is Slackware. It’s about time that I actually posted something about my favorite Linux distribution on...