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Gary Sims

Gary has been a technical writer, author and blogger since 2003. He is an expert in open source systems (including Linux), system administration, system security and networking protocols. He also knows several programming languages, as he was previously a software engineer for 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Science in business information systems from a UK University.

How to Install the Java Development Kit on a Raspberry Pi

If you are using a Raspberry Pi and want to start Java programming, here is how you can install Java Development Kit (JDK) on a Raspberry Pi.

PC Guides – Jun 23, 2014

Using a Hex Editor on Linux

There is a class of editor known as a “Hex editor” which allows you to edit any type of file, especially binary files. Here are a few examples for Linux.

Linux – Jun 19, 2014

How to Write C# programs on a Raspberry Pi Using Mono

The Raspberry Pi can be a good development tool, and writing C# programs on the Raspberry Pi is simple thanks to the open source Mono project.

PC Guides – Jun 16, 2014

How to Compile Linux Programs Under Windows with Cygwin

Windows and Linux are two different systems and to compile Linux programs under Windows is not an easy task. Luckily, there is a solution known as Cygwin.

Linux, Windows – Jun 12, 2014

Writing Spreadsheets from the Linux Command Line

If you can run text editors running from the command line, what about a spreadsheet? This command line spreadsheet app “sc” is the one for you.

Linux – Jun 5, 2014

NixOS Full Review and Hands-on

NixOS is a Linux distribution with its own unique package manager. The entire OS is built by the Nix package manager. Check out the full NixOS review here.

Linux – Jun 2, 2014

Review of piCore – a 25MB OS for the Raspberry Pi

Tiny Core is a minimalistic Linux distro and piCore is the Raspberry Pi port. piCore is runs entirely from RAM and is only 25MB big. Let’s check it out and see how it performs.

PC Guides – May 28, 2014

How to Manipulate HTML and XML Files from the Command Line

The HTML-XML package is a set of simple utilities for manipulating HTML and XML files from the command line. Here is how you can use it in Ubuntu and other Linux distro.

Linux – May 26, 2014

How to Play Games from the Linux Terminal

There was a time when the only games that could be played were text based. If you are up for a bit of nostalgia, you still can play games from the Linux terminal.

Linux – May 22, 2014

Roundcube Webmail Review: Can It Be a Good Self-Hosted Gmail Alternative?

Google apps comes with a cost that can escalate with the number of users. Roundcube is a free and useful open source webmail software that you can install on your own server.

Linux – May 19, 2014

Tails – Full Review and Hands-on

Tails is a live distribution and is designed to be booted from either a DVD or a USB stick. The following is a review and hands-on of Tails.

Linux – May 12, 2014

Get the Most from Your Terminal Window with Tabs and Other Customizations

if you spend any length of time using the terminal, you may find that you want to customize it to better fit your needs.

Linux – May 8, 2014

Using dmesg on Linux

With a little help understanding the basics, the dmesg command can become a very powerful tool in a system admin’s tool-set.

Linux – May 5, 2014

How to Dual Boot Ubuntu and Fedora

Experienced Linux users will find themselves wanting to install multiple distributions. This walks you through a dual boot, adding Ubuntu and Fedora.

Linux – May 1, 2014

Mageia Linux – Full Review and Hands-on

Mageia Linux is a fork of Mandriva Linux and it is listed as the fourth most popular distribution at Distrowatch.com. Check out our review on this popular distro.

Linux – Apr 28, 2014

Converting Video Files to H.264 MP4 Format Using HandBrake on Linux

One file type that is popular across various platforms is the MP4 file. If you need to convert a video file to MP4, HandBrake is an excellent choice.

Linux – Apr 24, 2014

How to Do IP Address Geolocation Lookups on Linux

There are a number of free online services and even a command line tool for Linux which allows you to take an IP address and perform a geolocation lookup. Let check them out.

Linux – Apr 17, 2014

Review of Handy Linux – A Distro For The Absolute Beginner

Rather than mimicking XP, Handy Linux has a simple user interface and a simple application group window. Can it be a good XP alternative? Let’s check it out.

Linux – Apr 14, 2014

PC-BSD vs. Ubuntu

Other than Linux, another popular open source operating systems is FreeBSD. Let’s take a look at how PC-BSD, desktop version of FreeBSD, stacks up against Ubuntu.

Linux – Apr 7, 2014

What’s New in Ubuntu’s 14.04 Official Derivatives

Canonical has released the final beta of Ubuntu 14.04. Other than the Long Term Support Release, let’s check out what’s new in all its official derivatives.

Linux – Apr 3, 2014

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