(This is part 2; the 1st part is here.)
Okay, so hopefully by this point you understand the importance of repositories for running a stable Linux system. You’ve gotten into the habit of checking the repositories first when adding new applications (instead of the “Windows Way” of surfing the web looking for apps). Sooner or later, [...]
Check out my new article on eCycling your old computer!
One topic I didn’t have space to delve into is your data security when you sell, donate, or recycle an old computer. Even if you’ve deleted your sensitive files (personal information, banking details, embarrassing photos), a clever hacker can recover them from the hard drive. [...]
In the process of helping new Linux users over on Ubuntu Forums, I see a lot of the same questions coming up again and again. Many of these questions can be traced back to one uber-question: “What is a ‘repository?’” Understanding the answer will clarify the “Windows Way” and “Linux Way” of finding and installing [...]