Is Open Source Piracy?

Added on the 03 Mar 2010 , by Admin under the Software section.
The International Intellectual Property Alliance, a major lobby firm in the US with powerful leverage in the government, has recently been reported to be pushing for open source software to be considered akin to piracy in many countries around the world.

Six Easy Steps to Make a Super Secure Linux Server

Added on the 05 Feb 2010 , by Admin under the Software section.
Many Linux administrators out there are clueless about properly securing or configuring a server. The following steps can significantly increase the stability and security of any Linux servers. These tips are all easy and quick to do as each can be completed in less than fifteen minutes!

Using a URL shortener with VB .NET

Added on the 02 Feb 2010 , by Admin under the Software section.
In the first of an occasional series I thought it would be worth sharing some of the coding tips that Ive used to build this site.

The first that Ill share is how to use a URL shortening service, I chose Bit.ly, simple because it was on Id heard of and they have a very simple API

Five Linux Distros You Should Try

Added on the 29 Jan 2010 , by Admin under the Software section.
There are many Linux distros and we have unique reasons to like them. To fully master Linux, start with the top of the list - the most user-friendly - and slowly choose the next one, until you reach the bottom of the list - the most challenging - where you can get your hands dirty.

The Ylmf OS – China Strikes Again!

Added on the 30 Dec 2009 , by Admin under the Software section.
The land famous for product knock-offs has done it once again, this time with masquerading Ubunto around in Windows XP clothing. Still, the question remains: why?