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4 Steps to Authenticate Ubuntu Logins with Active Directory

Ubuntu-News.net  Tue, 10/07/2008 - 16:06

It is possible to install Active Directory authentication in Ubuntu 8.04 and later. The Likewise Open packages accomplish this task, and it is actually pretty easy.


 

NoScript 1.8.1 and LWN logins

LWN.net  Wed, 09/17/2008 - 01:53

We have received several reports of readers being unable to log in to LWN.net this morning. It appears to be related to upgrading the NoScript Firefox plugin to version 1.8.1.

A new feature, called "Automatic Secure Cookie Management", appears to interact badly with LWN's login code.

Some workarounds are described in the FAQ. We apologize for any inconvenience.


 

To protect files between users in ubuntu

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Wed, 08/27/2008 - 06:59

Maybe you have several different logins in Ubuntu.In default that files saved in the home/”user” directory are accessible to anyone.

Anybody can look into the files contained in anyones directory regardless of what name I log in under, it doesn’t even ask for a password.

Below will give you a guide to protect files between users.


 

FileZilla 3.0.11.1 for Linux

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Tue, 07/08/2008 - 20:15

FileZilla is a small but powerful FTP client with many features. it includes a site manager to store all your connection details and logins as well as an Explorer style interface that shows the local and remote folders and can be customized independently


 

Locking out non-root users while the system is in maintenanc

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Fri, 05/09/2008 - 00:07

To disable all user logins (except for root) without taking down the system into maintenance mode create a file in the location /etc/nologin.The content of this file will be displayed when a user tries to log in.

Useful when doing service on the system which might affect users.


 

LPI Exam: LDAP Integration and Migration

Digg Linux/Unix upcoming  Fri, 04/11/2008 - 05:00

Welcome to the next step in studying for the Linux certification exam 301 or just build your skills on Linux systems administration.

In this tutorial you’ll walk though integrating LDAP with your system's logins and applications. Also learn to integrate your server into a foreign Microsoft Active Directory.