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PCI DSS - What is PCI DSS

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:12:37 GMT

PCI DSS is one of the most important elements of e-commerce. Even if you run your own credit card processing business, you would be forgiven for wondering 'What is PCI DSS?'. This cryptic abbreviation is explained here.

Ubuntu's African Roots

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:54:35 GMT

Ubuntu comes from an African word that suggests humanity and community.

New GIMP Book Online

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:48:15 GMT

Just added to EUL is the book "Grokking the GIMP". The GIMP is the premier vector graphics pgoram for Linux. This online book shows you how to get the most from it.

PHP5 Manual Now Available

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:48:15 GMT

Now available on EUL is the complete manual for PHP. Whether you are just starting or need to check one of PHP's hundreds of functions, this book is indispensable. Here you can read it completely online.

New Linux Manual Section!

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:24:25 GMT

Just posted: A complete manual for core Linux administration. It covers everything from setting up a login to advanced networking. If there is a foundational element of Linux administration that you need to know, it is covered.

PCI DSS Vulnerability Management Checklist - Check Your Network For Vulnerabilities per the PCI DSS

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:51 GMT

This PCI DSS vulnerability management checklist addresses the same kinds of malware that the PCI DSS requires. Here the stipulations of PCI DSS vulnerability management are put in practical terms.

PCI DSS Vulnerability Management - Secure Your Network Against Vulnerabilities per the PCI DSS

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:03:12 GMT

The PCI DSS vulnerability management addresses all forms of malware - viruses, worms, and Trojans. Here are the stipulations of the PCI DSS with regard to management of known vulnerabilities.

Installing Apache on Ubuntu

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:10:43 GMT

Apache is the main Ubuntu web server. It allows you to serve web pages from your computer. Here is how to use Ubuntu to serve web pages with Apache.

Apache Modules on Ubuntu - Ubuntu's Apache Modules - Apache Modules on Ubuntu - Part 1

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:01:19 GMT

Apache is the default web server on your Ubuntu system. With Ubuntu's Apache modules, you can enable Apache to do a lot more than serve web pages. Here is how to configure Apache modules on Ubuntu.

Dual Boot Ubuntu With Windows

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:30:59 GMT

Dual booting Ubuntu with Windows or another operating system is not particularly difficult. This guide shows you how to dual boot Ubuntu and Windows.

Photo Editing With the GIMP

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:12:06 GMT

Ubuntu comes with the GIMP already installed. Here is a brief tutorial on how to edit photos with the GIMP.

Ubuntu Add User

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:16:13 GMT

To add users in Ubuntu allows for a true multi-user system. Here is how to add user in Ubuntu.

Ubuntu Reset Password

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:15:42 GMT

To reset password in Ubuntu is used with root access and without. Here is how to reset password in Ubuntu.

OpenOffice Writer

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:28:09 GMT

OpenOffice Writer is the wordprocessing application of the OpenOffice office suite of productivity applications. Here are the basics of using OpenOffice Writer.

Install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx)

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:39:05 GMT

Install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) with minimal fuss. Some choices in the installation process are better than others, and this installation guide will help you to install Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) with ease.

Email Solutions on Ubuntu Linux

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:01:38 GMT

Email solution on Linux vary according to how much control and accessibility you want to have. Here we see what is available for email solutions under Ubuntu Linux.

Sign Up for Gmail

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:43:59 GMT

Easy Ubuntu Linux

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:43:02 GMT

Easy Ubuntu Linux makes Linux easy for beginners by showing how to use Ubuntu to meet the needs of regular users.

Credit Card Data 4 - Checklist for Credit Card Data Protection in Transit

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:38:36 GMT

Credit card data protection is the second major set of PCI DSS requirements. This checklist will help you to ensure your are compliant with PCI DSS requirements for credit card data protection.

Credit Card Data 3 - Credit Card Data Protection in Transit According to the PCI DSS

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 21:21:58 GMT

Credit card data protection is the second major set of PCI DSS requirements. This second component deals with how to protect credit card data in transit according to PCI DSS requirements.

Credit Card Data 2 - Checklist for Credit Card Data Protection According to the PCI DSS

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:15:14 GMT

Credit card data protection is the second set of PCI DSS requirements. This checklist helps you to ensure you are compliant with the PCI DSS requirements on credit card data security.

Credit Card Data - Protect Credit Card Data According to the PCI DSS

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:18:00 GMT

The PCI DSS requires protection of credit card data in multiple ways. Here is how to protect credit card data according to PCI DSS requirements.

PCI DSS Network Security Checklist 2 - Checklist for Securing Your Network According to the PCI DSS

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:05:01 GMT

The PCI DSS requirements for network security are not self-explanatory. Here is the PCI checklist for securing your network according to PCI DSS requirements.

PCI DSS Network Security - Secure Your Systems According to the PCI DSS

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:01:59 GMT

The PCI DSS requires network security down to the system level. Here is what to look for when evaluating your systems for network security according to PCI DSS requirements.

PCI DSS Network Security- Checklist for Securing Your Firewall According to the PCI DSS

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:58:38 GMT

The PCI DSS requires a secure firewall in the first instance. Here is the PCI checklist for securing your network.

PCI DSS Network Security- Secure Your Network According to the PCI DSS

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:44:53 GMT

The PCI DSS requires network security in the first instance. Here are the two requirements of the PCI DSS that focus on network security.

PCI DSS Requirements - What are the PCI DSS Requirements

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:47:17 GMT

The PCI DSS requirements cover the salient aspects of data security set by the payment card industry. Here we look at the requirements of the PCI DSS.

Sudoers - Registering Users in the Sudoers File

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:43:34 GMT

Sudoers are those users who can gain administrative access to the system. Their names are listed in the sudoers file. Here is how to be so registered if your username is not in the sudoers file.

Adding Ubuntu Repositories

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 17:00:22 GMT

Adding Ubuntu repositories to download more Linux software is not very complicated. It is a simple matter of telling Ubuntu where to find more software.

Netbook - Ubuntu Netbook - Netbooks Running Ubuntu Linux

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:54:40 GMT

A netbook is a very small laptop that has lower specifications than the usual lap top. Here we look at the netbook and the value of running Ubuntu Linux on one.

Adding Ubuntu Software and Other Linux Software to Ubuntu

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:54:01 GMT

Adding Ubuntu software, non-Ubuntu Linux software, or even proprietary software to your new installation is easy with Synaptic. Here's how.

Linux Notebooks

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:37:19 GMT

Linux notebooks are not as rare as they once were. It is nonetheless possible to buy a notebook and find that you cannot install Linux on it. Here is a series of guides for how to install Linux on different notebooks.

A Brief History of Linux

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:02:00 GMT

The Linux kernel is the basic programming foundation for the entire Ubuntu operating system. Here is how it started and why it is called GNU/Linux.

How to Use Ubuntu

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:01:20 GMT

Once Ubuntu is setup, you may still wonder about how to use Ubuntu. This section will show you how to setup and use software such as email, office suites, and photo editing software.

Ubuntu, Comparatively Speaking

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:59:17 GMT

Ubuntu compares well against any operating system in use today, including Windows, Mac, and other Linux versions.

Installing Samba on Ubuntu

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:57:31 GMT

Samba is the main Ubuntu file sharing server. It allows you to share files with others from your computer. Here is how to use Ubuntu to share files with Samba.

Configuring Samba on Ubuntu II

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:56:43 GMT

Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. It allows filesharing with others from your computer. This is the second page of a guide that shows how to configure Samba on Ubuntu.

Configuring Samba on Ubuntu I

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:55:45 GMT

Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. It allows filesharing with others from your computer. This guide shows how to configure Samba on Ubuntu.

Configuring Samba on Ubuntu V: [printers]

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:54:52 GMT

Samba also functions as a printer managing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [printers] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [printers] section of the Samba configuration.

Configuring Samba on Ubuntu IV: [homes]

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:54:05 GMT

Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [homes] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [homes] section of the Samba configuration on Ubuntu.

Configuring Samba on Ubuntu III: [globals]

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:29:41 GMT

Samba is a file sharing server for Ubuntu Linux. The [globals] header is part of the Samba configuration file. This guide shows how to configure the [globals] section of the Samba configuration on Ubuntu.

Affect PHP Hosting - Configure Apache to Host PHP

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:05:23 GMT

To affect PHP hosting requires you to configure Apache to Host PHP. Here we see how to do that.

Learn PHP in HTML - How To Embed PHP in HTML

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:04:42 GMT

We usually learn PHP as a standalone language, but it can be used in a HTML page. Here is how to embed PHP in HTML for dynamic web pages.

Apache Web Hosting

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:24:06 GMT

Apache is the main web server provided by web hosting companies. Here are recommendations on which Apache web hosting company to use for your Apache web host.

Learn PHP Expressions - PHP Tutorial on Expressions

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 14:02:39 GMT

To Learn PHP is not difficult with Ubuntu. In this PHP tutorial, we look at the importance of understanding PHP's expressions.

PHP Tutorial on Defined Constants - Learn PHP - PHP Constants on Ubuntu

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:09:47 GMT

To learn PHP is not difficult with Ubuntu. This PHP tutorial shows how to test for defined constants and then to define them if they are not a PHP constant.

PHP Tutorial on the Value of Constants - Learn PHP - PHP Constants on Ubuntu

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:39:36 GMT

To learn PHP is not difficult with Ubuntu. In this PHP tutorial, we look at the value of constants.

Learn PHP Constants - PHP Tutorial on Constants - PHP Constants on Ubuntu

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:39:12 GMT

To learn PHP is not difficult with Ubuntu. In this PHP tutorial, we look at PHP constants.

Learn PHP Syntax with Ubuntu - PHP Tutorial on Loops - PHP Loop Syntax

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:53:51 GMT

PHP loops are not difficult to learn. It is simply a matter of remembering each formula. This PHP tutorial shows you how PHP loops work on Ubuntu.