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The Top Ten Concepts for Linux Beginners – Number 8, Programming Language Support

Levi Reiss asked: Damn Small Linux can be an ideal platform for supporting a wide range of programming languages. You can even program directly from the command line via a programming shell such as Bash. Major programming languages used in … Continue reading

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Top Ten Reasons for Learning Damn Small Linux – Number 1, It’s Free

Levi Reiss asked: Can you remember the 1992 Janet Jackson song entitled The Best Things In Life Are Free? You might even remember the 1956 Hollywood movie of the same name. In any case do not guarantee that you will … Continue reading

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Configuring a Linux Based Ntp Time Server

Richard n Williams asked: Computer time synchronisation is highly important in modern computer networks, precision and time synchronization is critical in many applications, particularly time sensitive transactions. Just imagine buying an airline seat only to be told at the airport … Continue reading

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Top Ten Concepts for Linux Beginners – Number 1, Files

Levi Reiss asked: Of course if you are used to Microsoft Windows you are familiar with the concept of files. This familiarity means you won’t have to start from zero to learn about Linux files. However, you will have to … Continue reading

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