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Critical Support
Logging is of such importance in security monitoring and troubleshooting that easy access to the information buried in logfiles is essential. The Logwatch tool monitors logs and analyzes and reports on activities of interest as specified in configuration files.
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Linux Gets Live Kernel Patching
Patching without rebooting reaches the official Linux kernel.
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Red Hat Announces Enterprise OpenStack Platform 6
New release will help existing Red Hat networks integrate OpenStack cloud technology.
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Flash in the Pan
I've known for several years that development of Adobe's Flash player for Linux has ended except for service updates. In the last couple of months, though, each time I update my system with the last minor release, all is well – then, after a couple of weeks, Iceweasel fills every web page full of notices that Flash needs to be updated again. The trouble is, I've installed the latest update in the repository, and I can't update. To be constantly told to update and be unable to is – no question – a tantalizing form of daily cruelty.
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Some users may struggle when setting up various services, such as web servers, email servers, firewalls, and the like. Zentyal simplifies configuration of all those things, thanks to its intuitive user interface.
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Most Read Articles
Security After Heartbleed
The Heartbleed bug shocked the security community and seriously damaged the reputation of OpenSSL. Luckily, alternatives such as LibreSSL, PolarSSL, and GnuTLS are waiting in the wings.
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LibreOffice 4.4 Arrives
Free productivity suite comes with improved interoperability features.
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glibc Vulnerability Puts Certain Linux Systems at Risk
Security flaw allows remote execution of unpatched systems.
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