The Linux Mint breach hack explained

The Linux Mint breach hack explained

The Linux Mint website and forums were hacked recently resulting in stolen user data and a backdoored version of the Mint ISO's being uploaded to the download area. At least several hundred systems were backdoored as a result.

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http://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-hundreds-were-tricked-into-installing-linux-mint-backdoor/

Linux file permissions - Understanding Sticky Bits

Linux file permissions - Understanding Sticky Bits

For users coming from less advanced Operating Systems, the file permissions system on Linux/UNIX can be quite confusing. This article explains one of the more confusing aspects, that of "Sticky Bits". 
The article also links to other articles that explain the basics of file permissions so check those out first if you need to catch up.

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http://www.linuxnix.com/sticky-bit-set-linux/

Linux fun

Linux fun

There are a lot of fun, interesting, and just plain odd commands available at the Linux command line. Here are 9 of them.
For an even 10, I'll throw in the "fortune" command.

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http://www.computerworld.com/article/3035480/linux/9-really-odd-linux-commands.html