The Linux Category

Ubuntu — Traitors of Linux, Open Source Software and The Community: Is Ubuntu Becoming Too Commercialized?

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

What do you think? Is Ubuntu becoming too commercialized? Now featured on Ubuntu's website: Ubuntu TV. It looks pretty cool, but that's not what this is about. I want opinions. I want to know what you think. For me, it was Ubuntu that pulled me away from depending on --and ... Continue reading

Ubuntu: Unity vs Gnome 12.04 LST — Which is Better?

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

I am a little behind schedule with posting a rant post about how much I think Unity sucks. Earlier this year I installed Ubuntu 11.04 and was shocked to see such drastic changes. My initial thoughts after installing was that I accidentally downloaded Ubuntu Netbook Edition. Later on after trying to figure ... Continue reading

How To Control CPU and Case Fan Speeds on a Linux Server

Friday, January 21st, 2011

I can't remember what drove me to research this. I think part of it was that I noticed that many of my computers were running very quietly. So quietly in fact that it made me wonder if they were even equipped with CPU and case fans. While it seems that ... Continue reading

Debian vs Ubuntu — My Personal Opinion and Experience With Both

Monday, January 17th, 2011

I am not a very experienced linux user by any means. However, I am the type of person who has a natural understanding of how most technological things work. Especially computers, operating systems, and programming. I think you have to have a brain for stuff like that. Or, maybe you ... Continue reading

How To Create a Reverse Proxy Server Using Squid

Friday, January 7th, 2011

For a few weeks I have been researching and trying to build a reverse proxy server, and finally I came across an article that helped me do it. If anyone is interested in creating a reverse proxy server be sure to check out this article written by Philip C. Paradis. ... Continue reading