Ubuntu is one of the most customizable operating systems available. In order to begin to understand the various complexities of the system, you need to become familiar with the most basic commands at ...

In my recent column “Security Features in Ubuntu” (LJ, March 2008), I mentioned that the live CD method of running Linux from a CD-ROM or DVD rather than directly from a hard drive has important and ...

Have you ever wanted a nice, personalized copy of Ubuntu to take around with you? Even if you aren't well versed in the terminal, Remastersys makes it very easy to create a customized live CD from the ...

I've got a crappy old computer which can't boot cds from scratch, so I need to use a Windows 98 boot disk to load the cd drivers before installing OSs.<BR><BR>D'you know if there's any way to install ...

The command line is an efficient way to perform complex tasks accurately and much more easily than it would seem at a first glance. Knowledge of the commands available to you and also how to string ...

We've highlighted options for properly erasing your hard drives in the past (some simple, some involving hammers); in a similar vein, our friends at How-To Geek dive into the specifics of securely ...