Date: 12/26/06 (Java Web)    Keywords: java, web, linux, hosting

Install Sun’s Java Virtual Machine ( J2SE(TM) Development Kit 5.0 Update 9 ) on Fedora Core / Linux platform in 5 simple steps. The procedure is geared for users having access to Linux box from ssh / telnet only as in a vpn / dedicated web hosting. However it can be used by anyone. Step 1: Login [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-install-sun-jvm-jdk-15x-on-linux-fedora-core-in-5-simple-steps/

Date: 12/31/06 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: linux

Could some of you tell me which Linux distribution you're using and explain why you're using it instead of the other ones. Also, if you've switched distributions in the past, please also make some comparisons.

I'm thinking of Kubuntu, since I've used KDE at work before and Ubuntu is good for relative freshies.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1017487.html

Date: 01/02/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: linux, google

I can't believe the number of hoops I have to jump through in order to even get an internet connection working on a Kubuntu distribution. Right now I don't have it working even though I've been working on a solution all day

It looks like I'm hardly the only one having problems with this- FAR from it

http://www.google.com/search?q=marvell+gigabit+lan+ubuntu&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official

...and this is not even counting getting the graphics card to work right. That's for later!

I don't have any more excess energy to deal with this crap today... I'm just going to install Vista 64-bit RC2 in another partition and be done with it

This is the reason why so many people aren't on Linux yet. At least LAST time I had an internet connection when trying Ubuntu on my older notebook. This is utterly ridiculous. Worst comes to worst I'll just format the partition Kubuntu is installed on into NTFS again and call it a day.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1017603.html

Date: 01/04/07 (IT Professionals)    Keywords: linux

Get your presentation ideas in asap...

Open Source Convention
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/os2007/
Deadline: February 5

LinuxWorld
http://linuxworldexpo.com/live/12/speakers//callforpapers
Deadline: February 10

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/itprofessionals/49821.html

Date: 01/05/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: linux

The closing of Fedora Legacy Linux returns us to the question of linking community support with the bottom line.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/71225650/

Date: 01/06/07 (Java Web)    Keywords: java, linux

Programatically using ICMP Ping is a great way to establish that a server is up and running. Previously you couldn’t do ICMP ping (what ping command does in Linux/Unix & Windows) in java without using JNI or exec calls. Here is a simple and reliable method to do ICMP pings in Java without using JNI [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-do-icmp-ping-in-java-jdk-15-and-above/

Date: 01/08/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: software, linux

Linden Labs, makers of Second Life, have released their client software source code under the GPL, the same license used by GNU Linux.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/72415661/

Date: 01/10/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: linux

Has anyone heard of or know of a command line script I could execute in XP's command line to connect to my wireless network, bypassing Zero Config?

I can do it easily in linux, but I've never seen anything similar in dos.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1020801.html

Date: 01/11/07 (IT Professionals)    Keywords: software, linux

What's your favorite Network and System monitoring Software/Solution?

We're looking for something that will log snmp information from Network Devices, Provide an 'overview' of system and network status, and maybe even log the 'logs' from servers. Something that can help our small IT department track and manage around 20+ servers in 7 remote office locations, and give us a 'window' into not only problems and alerts that need to be brought to our attention, but also an overview of performance (basically SNMP data from switches and routers, aggregated over time).

Something open source would be nice, but if it's good, we'd be willing to spend some money--but not anything as costly as the huge enterprise-class solutions from IBM or HP...

We're mostly a Windows Server shop, but we have some CentOS and RedHat servers as well. I'd like to see something linux based, but would be willing to put something on Windows if it's better. If you have a linux-based solution, what OSs would you recommend? As I said we have some CentOS boxes now, but aren't sure whats 'cool' or recommended for servers these days.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/itprofessionals/50403.html

Date: 01/15/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: mysql, software, database, sql, web, linux, microsoft

I'm trying to find something that will do approximately what Microsoft Project does, without actually being Microsoft Project ... Things I'd be looking for (ordered approximately from most important, to least important...):

Date: 01/16/07 (WebDesign)    Keywords: php, mysql, database, sql, web, linux, hosting, apache

1) Can anyone recommend any reliable and not too expensive UK based webhosting companies?
(only hosting, no domain name registration needed)


Necessary features:
- Linux/Apache server
- at least 150MB webspace
- bandwith/traffic on a normal scale, the more the better *g*
- PHP (version 4 okay, 5 better)
- at least one MySQL database
- FTP access and several email accounts should be a given

A plus, but not really neccessary:
- .htaccess
- cgi/perl
- shell access

2) DreamHost as a webhost for a small business website?
I do have a DreamHost account, mostly for dabbling around and trying out stuff, and love all their features (and low prices). But although I've never had any problems so far, hearing every now and then about down times or bad customer service makes me a bit reluctant to recommend them to a client for hosting their small business website. Opinions, anyone?

Thanks! :-)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1208737.html

Date: 01/16/07 (PHP Community)    Keywords: php, mysql, database, sql, web, linux, hosting, apache

Can anyone recommend any reliable and not too expensive UK based webhosting companies?
(only hosting, no domain name registration needed)

Necessary features:
- Linux/Apache server
- at least 150MB webspace
- bandwith/traffic on a normal scale, the more the better *g*
- PHP (version 4 okay, 5 better)
- at least one MySQL database
- FTP access and several email accounts should be a given

A plus, but not really neccessary:
- .htaccess
- cgi/perl
- shell access

ETA: Is DreamHost a recommendable webhost for a small business website?
I do have a DreamHost account, mostly for dabbling around and trying out stuff, and love all their features (and low prices). But although I've never had any problems so far, hearing every now and then about down times or bad customer service makes me a bit reluctant to recommend them to a client for hosting their small business website. Opinions, anyone?

Thanks! :-)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/php/530162.html

Date: 01/16/07 (Web Development)    Keywords: php, mysql, database, sql, web, linux, hosting, apache

Can anyone recommend any reliable and not too expensive UK based webhosting companies?
(only hosting, no domain name registration needed)

Necessary features:
- Linux/Apache server
- at least 150MB webspace
- bandwith/traffic on a normal scale, the more the better *g*
- PHP (version 4 okay, 5 better)
- at least one MySQL database
- FTP access and several email accounts should be a given

A plus, but not really neccessary:
- .htaccess
- cgi/perl
- shell access

Addendum:I just saw that in this comm's user info DreamHost is recommended as a webhost.
I do have a DreamHost account, mostly for dabbling around and trying out stuff, and love all their features (and low prices). But although I've never had any problems so far, hearing every now and then about down times or bad customer service makes me a bit reluctant to recommend them to a client for hosting their small business website.
Opinions, anyone?

Thanks! :-)

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdev/383671.html

Date: 01/18/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: linux

hello fellow geeks. i've been venturing into linux lately and messing with several distros, i seem to like mandriva the best. i like it because it has this clean looking but snazzy GUI and lots of awesome effects like the jelly effects when you move the windows around (they seem to move like jello/flubber/what have you ;)) and the neat cube effect of moving between the virtual desks. my question to you all is, if this is what impresses me and what i think is neat are there other distros out there that i should take a gander at? especially livecd ones.

thanks oh so much.
:]

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1024458.html

Date: 01/22/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: software, web, linux

From: Bryan Kearney @ Red Hat
(where I also work - hiring like mad, looking hard for qualified people)

Folks... we are hiring a bunch of folks to work in the IT group at Red Hat. Great company, good culture, and lots of cool technologies (GWT, JBoss, Messaging, Web Services, etc). If you know folks who are looking, can you point them at http://www.redhat.com/careers ?

Thanks!

-- bk

Company: Red Hat
Job Title: Application Software Engineer
Description: Red Hat wants you to join the team that is delivering new on-line applications for the global Red Hat community. Utilizing experience with managing and deploying applications and Linux systems you will help the GIT organization continually deploy and upgrade application assets for internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will have experience system administration, software development and build systems, as well as exposure to multiple scripting languages.

You will be responsible for defining release processes which govern the entire external and internal application suite. You will work with development teams and production operations teams to organize, plan, and execute application deployments to global web sites. You will identify gaps in existing tooling, and be responsible for filling these gaps with either custom code or existing open source solutions. You will work with team members locally and overseas to provide 24x7 coverage for application support. You will need to juggle priorities across multiple "most important" projects and bring to bear the good judgment you have developed during at least 2 years of related experience.

*LinkedIn Jobs*

* Forward this job

* Reply to Bryan Kearney

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1026297.html

Date: 01/22/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: linux

Is this simply a matter of consolidating the legal and engineering resources of Linux, or is this a way for big vendors to take command of the open source movement with "one throat to choke," in this case Jim Zemlin, who had been running the FSG?

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/79725050/

Date: 01/22/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: linux

So the big story of The Linux Foundation turns out, in a way, to be smaller than it appeared this morning. It's a technical group whose legal and publicity assets belong to the community that sponsors it, and not to any small group of members.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/79770474/

Date: 01/23/07 (Open Source)    Keywords: linux, microsoft

Imagine if, in the proprietary era, Microsoft launched a major Windows upgrade while its main rival stood still. That would be advantage Microsoft. Under the present system it may well be advantage Linux.

Source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/zdnet/open-source/~3/80364023/

Date: 01/24/07 (Computer Geeks)    Keywords: linux

a little update on my situation, i went with a gentoo-based distro called sabayon, partitioning and installing it was confusing, as was getting my drivers to all work but i did.



it's taken a little while to get used to it but i think i'm getting there, any last words or applications i should check out? or general advice in regards to gentoo/linux?

i'm going to also try madriva and fedora core6, but i'm thinking ima stick with sabayon.

www.sabayonlinux.org

the end.

Source: http://community.livejournal.com/computergeeks/1027967.html

Date: 01/30/07 (Java Web)    Keywords: java, linux

Now you can easily convert your .NET applications to Java / J2EE and run it on Linux or other Java enabled platforms directly from your Visual Studio .NET IDE. You can use your Visual Studio .NET IDE to build server applications that can run natively on J2EE and hence on Linux and other Java enabled platforms, [...]

Source: http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-convert-aspnet-applications-to-java-j2ee-introducing-grasshopper/