Issue 188 / July 2016
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Linux Magazine Preview Issue 188 / July 2016 |
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Digital Editions:   US / Canada All other countries * Get ready for another issue of Linux Magazine! The digital edition is already available for purchase online. The print edition is on its way to your newsstand and will appear sometime around the following dates:
UK: June 4 This month we discuss monitoring systems with a central log server: System logs offer clues for tracking intruders and troubleshooting problems. Check out the quick contents summary at our website. Copies of Linux Magazine purchased at your local newsstand include a free Linux Magazine DVD featuring Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and Ubuntu 16.04 Mate. As a special bonus for newsletter subscribers, you can easily purchase individual articles from the issue in PDF format. Read on for the contents, and click a link to purchase an article from this issue of Linux Magazine. |
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Welcome: The Extra MileConventional wisdom would claim the community isn't really a community or that a business helping to build this community could only be acting as some kind of PR-inspired charity. The whole idea that investing in community is a healthy and enlightened way to pursue vital business interests is lost on many in the business world even now, which is why it is important to celebrate when real businesses do real good things for the open source community. (more)Watching the Logs: Centralized log management with GraylogSystem logs offer clues for tracking intruders and troubleshooting problems. If you're in charge of a whole network, wouldn't you rather monitor all your logs from a single central point? Graylog and its companion components let you manage all your logs from a single interface. (more)Tool Tips: Tool tests on the fast trackUnder review: Tiny Applications 20130215, CertMgr 0.2.49, Difftree 0.5.8, Scriptform 1.0, Duply 1.11.1, Xplico 1.1.1. (more)Anonymous Traveler: Camouflaged operating system – WhonixThe Whonix desktop operating system lets you use the web without revealing your identity. (more)Hidden: Encryption with VeraCryptThe VeraCrypt encryption software comes with a handy graphical interface, and the ability to hide a container in an encrypted volume adds a unique professional feature: plausibly deniable encryption. (more)Reloaded: Automatically restore firewall filter rulesThe Linux iptables packet filter lacks an easy way to load rules automatically after restarting a system, but you can automate this process several ways. (more)Cloud Master: Local data encryption for cloud storageSynchronizing your data in the cloud is practical, but it's risky if you don't encrypt your data. Desktop encryption utilities offer various levels of security and ease. (more)Wise Choice: Spam Filter MechanicsSpam filters have different modes of operation. Understanding how they work can help you choose which to use. (more)Block Heroes: The sys admin's daily grind – Prettyping and AsciiflowColumnist Charly is delighted that people still program useful tools for the terminal. Here, he looks at one tool that transforms boring ping data into colorful statistics and another that publishes a construction set for ASCII graphics on the network. (more)Script Doctor: Static code analyzers for JavaScript, PHP, Python, and the Linux shellAdmins daily use scripts to automate tasks, generate web content, collect and parse data, and perform many other tasks. A few sophisticated tools can tell admins where script problems lurk. (more)Pulling the Strings: Managing multiple systems in parallel with SaltStackProfessionals often turn to SaltStack to manage server farms in parallel. When used properly, the same technology also saves work in small networks. (more)Watchful Seller: Perl script monitors payments and feedback in eBay salesWe show how to use a screen-scraper and an application for the official eBay API to trigger an alarm on incoming eBay customer feedback and detect errors in the monthly billing statement. (more)Working Remotely: AnyDesk in competition with TeamViewerRemote control software is frequently used to work on remote computers and for group work. AnyDesk wants to gain a foothold in this niche with an innovative technical concept. (more)Sync and Host: File synchronization with Osync and FreeholdSync files and host them on the web with a minimum of effort using Osync and Freehold. (more)Situation Normal, All Fscked Up: Get to know the fsck commandLearn how to use fsck's capabilities to solve filesystem problems. (more)Quick Step: Cut videos and add effects using LightworksThe free editing program Lightworks Free makes small video editing projects easy. If you need more, use the Pro version. (more)New Love: A look at Microsoft's love for LinuxOpen Source means more than just giving out a few pieces of code to an Open Source project; maddog explains. (more)Zack's Kernel News:Chronicler Zack Brown reports on the latest news, views, dilemmas, and developments within the Linux kernel community. (more) |
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