Many small businesses think the servers they use all run Windows operating systems, but many file server appliances are Linux-based systems using Samba for interoperability with their Windows or Mac ...

The only thing I find surprising about this is that it took so long. WSL will never be popular with the hoi polloi, but sysadmins and developers love being able to run Linux on their office Windows ...

Tom Fenton explains which Linux distribution to use, how to set up a Network File Share (NFS) server on Linux and connect ESXi to NFS. In a previous article, "How To Set Up an NFS Server on Windows ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

Debian, Arch, Slackware? Ubuntu, Open Suse, Mint? Knoppix, Tails, Parted Magic? KDE, Gnome, Cinnamon)? Anyone who deals with ...

A file server is a specialized PC that holds large numbers of files that many people on a network can access. It “serves up” files to everyone instead of each person having files on his or her own PC.

This goes back to my ability to jump on ideas immediately. I don't want to break up my flow by shutting down Windows, going ...

With so many Linux distributions out there to choose from, there’s nothing like a good survey to offer fresh insight as to who’s using which ones. Focusing on the server realm, I already reported ...

Do you dual-boot between Windows and Linux on your computer? This is a new way people use their computers to enjoy the benefits of both operating systems. The only problem that users face on Windows ...

I'm replacing a Dell PentiumIII box running Debian linux that I don't use the GUI on (SSH command line only) used for an FTP server and a Samba server. It's worked well in this role, the only issue is ...

Linux vs. Windows: How to Pick the Best Server OS for Your Website Every website needs a web server, and every web server runs on an operating system. Linux and Windows Server are your choices, and ...

I'm looking for an affordable online backup solution and have seen Mozy recommended as one that is decent and cheap. The only issue I'm having with it is if you want the unlimited version you need to ...