Linux is, of course, both free and open source software, but what do we mean by these terms and why is it important to understand the difference. Firstly, we should be aiming to use and promote Free Software. All Free Software is Open Source Software. But just because software is Open Source it does not […]
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TO_BASE64 Protects your MariaDB Data
When your PHP application needs to authenticate users you can add the user names and passwords to a MariaDB table, brilliantly simple. However, having done so you probably will notice that the password is in clear text and was not one of your greatest of ideas. At the very least you can start protecting those […]
Learning Linux for 2019
You too can learn the benefit of using Linux as your localhost, whether for your Desktop or Server. No matter what you choose TheUrbanPenguin is here to support your learning. Make 2019 your year for Learning Linux. The starting point is to install Linux. We have many blogs and videos that can help you with […]
I Am Because We Are
Turning Four Letter Words into Hugs Turning 27 years the Linux Kernel, the child of Linus Torvalds, becomes a mature, or turning 26 years if you take the date the Kernel became Open Source. Reaching this age we all should be a little more wise, or at least, we would like to be. This year […]
Using Cloud Images in KVM
We want to show you the advantages of using Cloud Images with KVM. One of the advantages with using OpenStack is the ability to make use of Cloud Images. These Cloud Images can be downloaded from the Distribution website and are a prebuilt version of their OS. No installation needed. The downside is that you […]
Linux Malware Detection with Maldet
Malware Detection with Maldet Linux Malware Detection comes in the form of maldet from R-fx Networks. The author Ryan MacDonald, a security engineer, created maldet to overcome limitations in malware detection especially in shared hosting environments. With his experience he is able to use data from border routers to detect perimeter intrusion attacks. To install […]