Open Source

Mitro makes password manager open source as team heads to Twitter

Unix: Controlling privileged access

One of the most important things you can do for security on a Unix system is restrict root access. But the issue is more complicated than who knows root's password.

Poetry for sysadmins on their special day

Don't forget that tomorrow is Sysadmins Day -- a good day to show love to the folks who save your butt again and again when you mess up your computer. Here are some poems, tailored just for them.

UK government adopts ODF for document exchange with citizens and suppliers

Unix: Knowing your memory commands

Memory is one of the most important parts of your Unix system for performance. Let's look at some commands that will tell you what you need to know about how your memory is being used.

Oracle saddles up with OpenStack distributor Mirantis

Oracle is getting involved in the world of competitive OpenStack vendors

Chef cooks ups infrastructure testing tools

Oracle hopes to make SQL a lingua franca for big data

How to choose passwords to improve your life

It's no longer just a matter of "Can you remember them?". Your passwords can serve as a form of catharsis or a way to remind yourself of where you want to be in life.

Unix: Never go topless

The top command is one of the most commonly used tools for getting a quick glimpse at performance, but it's rarely used to capture performance in the middle of the night. With just a little effort, however, it could become one of your favorite tools