What is an inexpensive hardware and software configuration that would allow someone to stream a handful of channels of live TV to 50-100 computers, accessing these on demand?
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posted by Bathtub Bobsled
on Apr 20, 2013 -
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I am looking into alternatives to Windows EFS to protect sensitive data on a Linux web server. I know practically nothing about EFS, but I get the impression that the files are effectively plain-text if you are logged into the Windows machine as the user who owns the files, so the same level of "encryption" exists in a Linux environment if the files have only read/write perms for file owner and no perms for anybody else. My colleague says "No, it is not the same level of security" but doesn't provide any further info regarding how/why it's different. What am I missing here?
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posted by 0
on Apr 1, 2013 -
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My friend's laptop runs windows 7. After resetting last night she's getting an Operating System Not Found error during boot. Assuming the hard drive hasn't completely failed, what are the best, simplest tools she can use to either fix the problem or at least get her important data off the drive? She has access to another computer with a cd/dvd burner, an 8GB USB flash drive, and blank cds. She doesn't have access to the system restore disc or anything like that. She can get a blank DVD if that's simplest.
I was leaning toward Knoppix as the Linux distribution for a live dvd, but if there's an easier way I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
posted by Green With You
on Mar 16, 2013 -
11 answers
I would like advice on creating a dynamic graphing website to display clinical data on a intranet website to better aide clinicians. What my superiors are seeking is a "Data Mall." My programming/server-admin. experience is minimal, but my Linux-hobbyist mentality
hates the MS Access solution that is being built.
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posted by rosswald
on Jan 16, 2013 -
4 answers
IT Manager Interview help! Crash course resources and interview tips wanted.
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posted by j03
on Jan 9, 2012 -
6 answers
My colleague uses a Windows editor for writing code and a Unix system to run it. He has practical issues with version control. Suggestions?
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posted by knz
on Jan 8, 2012 -
12 answers
My semi-senile older friend needs a computer just for email and web, but keeps messing with Windows cfgs, viruses, spam etc. a support nightmare/comedy. Is there a recommended Linux or Windows distrib for a 5-year old PC, that stays the same with every reboot, support for web and email only, prevents messing with OS, and remote support ability?
posted by stbalbach
on Dec 6, 2011 -
10 answers
Is there a public test Windows XP machine online somewhere I can remote into with rdesktop and tsclient? I am trying to see how it is going to look and work when I remote into work machines on this Ubuntu box, but these are not yet set up. Other Windows are fine too.
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Nov 21, 2011 -
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I'd like to be able to select my Linux box as my audio out device in my Windows 7 box. Is there a way to make that happen?
posted by jsturgill
on Sep 10, 2011 -
9 answers
My computer is dual booting Windows Vista and Ubuntu. I have gotten a Windows 7 upgrade disc and want to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. Will the upgrade have any effect on the Linux side of the partition or will it just change the Windows side of the partition from Vista to 7 leaving Ubuntu unscathed? What happens with GRUB?
posted by moorooka
on Jun 23, 2011 -
7 answers
Will installing a Linux Operating System onto an old Windows laptop fully erase the contents of the hard drive?
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posted by ElisaOS
on Apr 8, 2011 -
17 answers
Migration from Linux
to Windows. What do I need to know in order to make this bumpy transition smoother?
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posted by jaymzjulian
on Feb 13, 2011 -
17 answers
Looking for a laptop that will run Linux & Windows 7 without driver hassles. Budget ~$1k and under. Used would be ok. Must be able to install an SSD drive in it. Not a heavy gamer, but if it could run minecraft passably that would be a big bonus. Additional conditions and...
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posted by de void
on Jan 27, 2011 -
10 answers
Help me diagnose and fix my Ubuntu DHCP server problem.
I've tried asking a few Linux gurus and either gotten snarled at or ignored, and my google-fu is not getting it (perhaps there is no such problem other than myself). Hope me Metafilter! (detailed more inside)
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posted by Old'n'Busted
on Oct 13, 2010 -
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i've given up on windows, and i'm enthusiastic about not dealing with its security issues ever again.
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posted by radiosilents
on Sep 9, 2010 -
22 answers
I've just got a new netbook running Windows 7. I've not maintained a windows machine since 2001 (my home machines have been mac then Ubuntu, at work I use Debian). I figure I should give Windows another chance. Specific questions I have follow, but I'm really after any good tips and tricks for becoming a power user of Windows 7. What should I know? What are your top tips?
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posted by handee
on Feb 25, 2010 -
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I'm considering switching to Ubuntu with no previous Linux experience. Also, I'm no techie. If this is a dumb idea, tell me why. If not, do you have any tips for making the transition?
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posted by pintapicasso
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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My laptop (an Acer Travelmate) just gave up the ghost after 3 years and a replaced (but still dodgy) hard drive. Any suggestions for laptops that can handle plenty of travel and being bumped around in bags?
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posted by divabat
on Feb 10, 2010 -
15 answers
Two-part question regarding a potential XP/Ubuntu dual-boot setup: a)Do I still worry about viruses if I'm not accessing the internet from the XP half? b) From reading online it seems that I'll be able to access files from the XP half while in Ubuntu, but will the opposite be true?
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posted by mannequito
on Nov 27, 2009 -
6 answers
Which Python GUI framework is right for someone new to GUI programming? But who may also aspire to open source community (linux) development/involvement? Cross platform, wonderful documentation/tutorials, and cruft-free new technology are also welcome.
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posted by cowbellemoo
on Nov 25, 2009 -
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I'm curious as to what are the current "best practices" when it comes to centralized administration of a network of Unix (primarily Linux, but not necessarily so) machines? Essentially, what is the equivalent of Active Directory for a network with one or more Unix hosts? The immediate answer I come up with would be something like
OpenLDAP plus PAM but what I'm looking for is the suite of tools (GUI and CLI apps) for managing the directory, deploying software, centralizing sign-on and security, managing printers, etc.
In a perfect world, I would like to centralize administration of Windows, Unix, and OS X machines via a single directory service, though I imagine such a solution would be expensive and/or cumbersome if it even existed. Or is this something
Samba 4 will do?
posted by Imhotep is Invisible
on Sep 9, 2009 -
5 answers
Where can I find estimates of server operating system market shares? To be concrete, I'd like to know what percentage of web servers, either by absolute numbers or popularity, use Linux, Windows, etc.
posted by espertus
on Sep 6, 2009 -
3 answers
I have two computers, one Windows, one Linux. How can I make it so they synchronize automatically with each other, as in, I update the file on one computer, and the updated file gets put onto the other? Networking? Using an external hard drive? What software might be useful? Bonus points for free software
posted by gilsonal
on Aug 22, 2009 -
13 answers
Which one of the multitude of Linux distros should someone who's never used Linux before give a go?
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posted by n3rt
on Aug 18, 2009 -
34 answers
I'm trying to find a procedure to create a zip file in Windows and preserve Unix file permissions from the original files...
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posted by oblio_one
on Aug 7, 2009 -
10 answers
Advice for a server newb who needs help getting started with a simple media/backup/torrent server?
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posted by wastelands
on May 29, 2009 -
12 answers
What filesystem should I use on my new USB 2.0 external hard drive? It'll mostly stay attached to an Ubuntu box and be used to store large video files for streaming to playback devices on my network, but I'd also like to be able to take it to a friend's house and plug it into whatever computer they happen to have.
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posted by contraption
on May 2, 2009 -
12 answers
Want to build a backup/storage/print server for a home network that the users will never have to be aware of
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posted by ConstantineXVI
on Apr 21, 2009 -
14 answers
What would cause certain folders to show up when a DVD is mounted under Windows (XP, FWIW), but not to show up under Linux (Ubuntu Intrepid)?
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posted by claudius
on Mar 5, 2009 -
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A Windows server needs to tell a Linux Web server to change the contents of a Web page. I don't know how the first can communicate this to the second, or how the second can then make the change.
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posted by davcoo
on Feb 26, 2009 -
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I am finally making the jump to linux from Windows 7! To the 1337 linux askmefites: Is having the option of Windows as a secondary/emergency OS even important, or would I be better off keeping my machine strictly linux?
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posted by bradly
on Feb 4, 2009 -
22 answers
Windows 7: Is there any way to mount ext3/ext2 partitions in Windows 7? I would use
Ext2 IFS but it's not compatible with the beta.
posted by Aanidaani
on Jan 16, 2009 -
7 answers
For the purposes of using Amarok on my laptop, which can not be told that my music folder is located in a shared folder on my media center (as far as I can see), I need to permanently mount the shared music network folder in Ubuntu. They don't make it very easy it seems. Have to use a bunch of comand line editing to get it done? Come on Ubuntu!
posted by Jackie_Treehorn
on Jan 9, 2009 -
4 answers
I recently found a fantastic program for managing research literature on OSX and I'm looking for a similar program for Windows and Linux.
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posted by Aanidaani
on Dec 26, 2008 -
10 answers
How can I set up the virtual server environment I want, using as much open source and as little proprietary software as possible?
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posted by flabdablet
on Dec 20, 2008 -
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I'm thinking of getting rid of Windows XP and switching to a Linux distro....and I have some questions.
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posted by pilibeen
on Nov 10, 2008 -
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Windows XP, XP64, Vista, and Linux machines refuse to play nicely together - Why can't I get them to ping each other? I am trying to hook up a mixed network for file/print sharing, network gaming and the like, but I seem to be having basic IP issues and I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure out the problem!
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posted by Nixie Pixel
on Nov 5, 2008 -
14 answers
What's the best way to setup a 500gb external hard drive to backup windows and linux?
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posted by kraigory
on Aug 4, 2008 -
8 answers
