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iSCSI 101: Setting up a simple iSCSI Storage Area Network
Introduction As storage requirements continue to grow, external storage is becoming increasingly popular. While the simplest way to deal with this growing demand is to attach an external hard drive via USB, many users demand more power and flexibility; for example, the ability to provide storage over a network, or divide storage for various uses. For this, SAN, or Storage Area... »
Do I Need an AntiVirus Program on Linux?
Introduction There has been a lot of debate recently over whether or not it's a good idea to run an anti-virus program if you're using Linux. Reading the forums, I see a lot of misunderstandings, particularly around what exactly it is that these anti-virus programs do and whether or not they're necessary. I hope to clear up some of... »
Will Ajax Runtime Environments Create Web 3.0?
Introduction Web 2.0 was marked by the development of web-based applications. Things really took off when "mashups" began to appear; the ability to take information from multiple sites and create a unique service, based on the web, that provided a sum greater than the whole of its parts. But the major limitation to all these services is that they... »