This one makes into the hardware AND software categories. I don’t remember how many times I’ve replaced a failing hard drive. Usually the biggest headache and anxiety is if you’ll be able to get any data off of the old drive. Sometimes if luck holds and the system can read both the old and the new drives, you can easily. You can just copy data from the old drive to the new one. But sometimes you’re not as lucky, the drive starts to have reading errors and things go from bad to worse.
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Month: August 2005
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Using a linux livecd for Data recovery
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Making flash animation under linux
According to barrapunto.org, there is a new entry in the toolset of making flash animation under linux. It’s called Qflash and looks as though it’s in the early stages, but supports swf output. This is a category of tool that is sorely lacking under native linux programs and a welcome addition.
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Assess security using a linux livecd
Another in the line of great linux articles from IBM. This article details using a linux livecd to assess computer system (and network) security. It’s a good overview with some relevant links.
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LCD displays versus older CRT displays
Sometimes I find that people are surprised that you could replace just the monitor (the display) of your computer without replacing the tower (the part that holds the CPU and drives). You can though and it’s a pretty easy thing to swap. There are however some choices out on the market and a bit of confusing marketing. LCD’s have the coolness factor to them and for good reason, they take up less space, use less power and are usually easier on the eyes than traditional CRT monitors. There are a few things worth knowing when you go out to buy a new monitor though.
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Make your own linux livecd
I’ve had somewhat of an addiction to the different linux livecds. I can’t seem to help but find it interesting to download and try a new one even if it’s just slightly different from another I’ve seen. I guess part of the reason is I think it’s an important and potentially highly useful area. A year and a half ago (maybe a bit longer) I ran across a script for Mandrake (now mandriva) that makes building a livecd fairly easy. livecd.berlios.de
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New Xandros review
There is a review of Xandros 3.0 Business edition up at xyzcomputing
Xandros is a linux distribution designed for Windows users (or at least those migrating from Windows.) The review hits the highlights of (more…)