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Boot Linux over the network

Network booting via PXE can be a life-saver when you have a box that won't boot by any other means, or you want to roll out upgrades across a hundred machines without jamming a CD into them individually. Our PC Plus brethren have put up a tutorial for booting Linux via a network connection, explaining how to install a DNS server, configure DHCP and set up TFTP to transfer the boot image.

28.06.2009. 02:02

15+ programs you don't have to miss when you switch to Linux

Two years ago, the small business where I work would never have considered selling Linux systems. When it comes to computers, the vast majority of our customers are only familiar with Windows. Trying to sell them an Ubuntu system would have been similar to what Sisyphus experiences with his boulder.

Times have changed, however, and now it's a bit easier - especially since I can demo a system and show that they'll be able to do many of the same things even with a different OS powering the computer.

Continue reading 20.05.2009. 02:10

Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala alpha is ready for download

It's official - just under a month after the official release of Jaunty Jackalope, Canonical is ready for users to test drive the first alpha of Karmic Koala. As Brad previously mentioned, Ubuntu v9.10 will focus on cloud computing and netbook systems. The alpha is built on kernel 2.6.30 and the latest Gnome dev release, version 2.27.1. Canonical, of course, does not recommend running any alpha software on production machines. To play it safe, install the OS in a virtual machine or on some scrap metal you have lying around. Intrepid types, however, are welcome to boot the ISO and install away. Torrent downloads for 9.10 area available for x86 alternative and amd64 (and as direct downloads), while you can download Xubuntu and Kubuntu from their respective pages. The torrents are well seeded and downloading quickly, so fire up your client and go get Karmic now! [by Lee Mathew]

14.05.2009. 02:06