Categories: Uncategorized | October 5th, 2011 | by admin | no comments
Linux is one of the favorite operating systems of those who work with computers and computer programming. It is a Unix-based OS. One of the drawback of this kind of operating system is that it is not designed with security paramount.
Though Linux is an extremely valuable OS for any sort of techie, it is very much a work in progress. One of the loopholes inherent in that process is the issue of DAC, or discretionary access control. DAC can Continue Reading »
Categories: Uncategorized | October 1st, 2011 | by admin | no comments
Linux is a wonderfully secure and stable operating system, but there are certainly drawbacks to it as well. The largest hurdle has to do with “Ease of Use”. In Windows most tasks require little interaction and are point and click in nature. With Linux the installation requires user interaction and you are responsible for customizing certain parts of the procedure. Also when you finish installation there is a steep learning curve since even doing basic things like changing your screen resolution Continue Reading »
Categories: Uncategorized | September 30th, 2011 | by admin | no comments
Linux is a computer operating system, which at one point in time was only for advanced computer users; you know, the people who could operate a command line prompt. In modern times, Linux comes in distributions that are geared towards the entry level of computer users. Let us go over the pros of the Linux operating system.
Linux is perhaps one of the most easily modified operating systems in existence. It can be modified to suit anyones tasks, regardless of how big or small the task Continue Reading »
Categories: Uncategorized | September 29th, 2011 | by admin | no comments
For starters, the Linux Kernel is an operating system kernel for Unix-like operating systems and is considered the most prominent examples of free open source software. It is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 and is developed by contributors all over the world.
So what does the Linux Kernel do?
A kernel is the lowest level of easily replaceable software that interfaces with the hardware in your computer. The Linux kernel is responsible for interfacing all of your applications that are running in “user mode” all the way down to the physical hardware. It Continue Reading »