Network World

How to use logger on Linux

This easy. Just type logger on the command line and your message will be added to the end of the /var/log/syslog file. $ logger comment to be added to log $ tail -1 /vvar/log/syslog May 21 18:02:16 ...

Logging in as root on Linux? Here's why that disaster waiting to happen

ZDNET key takeaways Logging in as the root user should never be done on Linux.Using the root account could lead to ...
Network World

How to keep processes running after logging off in Linux

When you disown a Linux process in bash, you keep it from being terminated when you log out and allow it to finish on its own. This post shows how to use the disown command. When you want a process to ...
Ars Technica

Easy: Logging in to Linux box connected over null-modem cable.

I have an old 486 laptop I'd like to use as a terminal for my webserver (running Linux). I don't mind reformatting the laptop and installing Linux. It currently has OpenBSD 2.8 installed.<BR><BR>The ...