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RHEL for the Clueless: Multimedia Capability (Updated)
RHEL (and clones) does not come with very much multimedia capability. It has to do with politics, copyrights, and philosophical debates. Even if we tried to outline all the issues here, chances are quite good you don’t care a whit. … Continue reading
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Excuses for Tyranny (Updated)
Update: Never mind what I wrote. My pitiful attempt pales in comparison to Will Grigg’s masterful handling of this issue. The only difference between democracy and slavery is with democracy you don’t see the chains. You have probably heard about … Continue reading
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RHEL for the Clueless: Securing Firefox
How secure is “secure”? Nobody can decide for you. What I offer here is the measures I take before browsing the Net. From what I can tell, these measures are effective in that the data-mining and marketing industry has a … Continue reading
RHEL 6 for the Clueless: Initial Configuration of the Desktop
Orient yourself to the desktop. The main menu system is in the upper left-hand corner. In the upper right is the notification area (“Systray”). On the lower toolbar, the left is where the open windows are listed, and the lower … Continue reading
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RHEL 6 for the Clueless: Installation
Please get a copy of the Installation Guide from this page; I recommend you keep a copy of the PDF version. Scan through it, because the visuals will help you understand what to expect. Now, drop the DVD into the … Continue reading
RHEL 6 for the Clueless: Prepare to Install
Take your time. RHEL 6 will install on most computers. Perform due diligence and research your hardware against Linux. Major computer brands can be checked by model name with the word “linux” in your favorite search engine. Look for indications … Continue reading
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RHEL/CentOS 6 for the Clueless: Overview
Reader note: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 is currently available but not exactly free. In a month or so we can expect the free version, CentOS 6 to be released. The difference is purely cosmetic, because CentOS simply removes the … Continue reading
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Migrating from Windows to Linux: Security Considerations
First, we have to establish the context. The Internet itself is insecure, and it cannot be made secure. Even if you made your computer or your information cryptologically secure, you cannot prevent physical access to your computer or your person. … Continue reading
Migrating from Windows to Linux: User Considerations (revised)
Everyone has biases; wiser people are aware and admit them. All operating systems stink. You have to select the issues which your virtual nose can tolerate. My single strongest reason for using Linux instead of Windows is control. I find … Continue reading
The Meat of the Issue (Updated)
I don’t make New Years’ resolutions. I consider the Western calendar artificial, and the placement of the year’s end is arbitrary, not matching the natural rhythm of human existence. It’s just another day. Time itself is arbitrary, a fundamental element … Continue reading