Learn what drop-in (.d) directories are in Linux and how they help manage configuration files safely. Keep main config files ...

Novice programmers rarely see the value in externalized configuration. It's tedious and doesn't result in an immediate payoff. That means this task is often overlooked or done poorly, if at all. For ...

Since I seem to be feeling rather talkative today, I figured I'd post a bit on the latest little bit of geekery I committed this week. All noted configuration file examples can be downloaded from here ...

When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

{ ----- Example "Purdue" realm ----- } REALM NAME Purdue { human-friendly realm name } ID 1 { numeric realm ID } SADMIN 0 { PUID of realm super-administrator } ETYPE ldes { long-DES encryption used ...

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. That then leads to the question about where all of these variously scoped Linux and Windows git ...

When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...