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Programming

Submission + - Anatomy of Linux Journaling File System

LinucksGirl writes: Journaling file systems used to be an oddity primarily for research purposes, but today it's the default in Linux. Discover the ideas behind journaling file systems, and learn how they provide better integrity in the face of a power failure or system crash. Learn about the various journaling file systems in use today, and peek into the next generation of journaling file systems.
Operating Systems

Submission + - Migrating to the Newest Linux File System ext4

LinucksGirl writes: Ext4 is the latest in a long line of Linux file systems, and it's likely to be as important and popular as its predecessors. As a Linux system administrator, you should be aware of the advantages, disadvantages, and basic steps for migrating to ext4. This article explains when to adopt ext4, how to adapt traditional file system maintenance tool usage to ext4, and how to get the most out of the file system.
GNOME

Submission + - Identify and Verify Users Based on how they Type 1

LinucksGirl writes: Support user verification through keystroke-dynamics processing by modifying the GNOME Display Manager (GDM). Create and store a one-way encrypted hash of your keystroke patterns when entering your user name. Add code to GDM to read current keystroke patterns and permit a user to log in when the characteristics are a match.

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