Tip of the Trade: If you find yourself using the same commands over and over between Vim session, it's time to consider permanently saving your macros.
<b>The Register:</b> "You'll want to touch Ubuntu in personal places - like in your kitchen or in your car. At least that's what Canonical hopes, as it works on architectural changes and business deals to put the Linux distro on more embedded systems."
Of the more than two dozen vulnerabilities Microsoft is addressing in April's Patch Tuesday release, the firm's monthly security update, five are deemed critical.
<b>Red Hat News:</b> "As with previous Fedora releases, we'll once again be highlighting some of the new and improved features in a series of blogs leading up to our latest release, Fedora 13, anticipated in mid-May. First up on our list is NetworkManager."
<b>IT World:</b> " One of the files that the average Unix sysadmin rarely looks at, almost never changes and yet depends on every time he or she reboots a system is the /etc/inittab file."
Cloud computing has already become the next big thing, but analysts at independent research firm Ovum say IT governance will be crucial if companies are to realize the full benefits of on-demand systems.
Using profiles for password management is an effective way to restrict unsolicited database usage. Every DBA should verify the password restrictions and setup an appropriate number of profiles for the groups or types of users within the database.
Search giant and Small Business Administration forge partnership to deliver an array of online tools and training programs to help small firms thrive online.
<b>Handle With Linux:</b> "Measuring at just 2 x 2 x 2.2 inches this is the smallest Desktop PC. And it's running Linux, one more point for Linux coolness."
<b>LinuxDevices:</b> "Android has overtaken Windows Mobile and Linux for fourth place in smartphone OS market share with 9.6 percent, says Gartner. The worldwide study of first quarter smartphone sales showed a 707 per cent year-on-year increase in Android sales..."
Are inkjets as good as laser printers? The answer depends on your small business printing needs. But if you're on a tight budget, think monochrome laser.
<b>ZDNet:</b> "The continuing conflict between Google and China, which may be a proxy for deeper conflicts over economics and values, could easily impact open source."
Not wasting any time following regulatory approval, the search giant closes its $750 million acquisition of mobile ad network AdMob and pledges swift integration.