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Welcome To The Geek Connection!

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The Geek Connection was maliciously hacked over the weekend, and is undergoing an update and a face lift. Please feel free to email geekydude with any feedback or concerns you may have. Thanks for your patience! Cool
 
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 09:48 ) Read more...
 

Why Did I Create This Website?

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The reason for this site is to provide a central location where Linux users can go to get information and the things they need/want in a central location.

When I first became a Linux user, I loved the stability of Linux, but I didn't have a clue where to find the things I needed for my everyday Linux needs. Information was just not very good. As time went on, I eventually found what I was looking for, but it was like getting a root canal without anything to numb the pain!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 09:47 ) Read more...
 

What is the FTP layer for?

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The FTP Layer allows file operations (such as installing Extensions or updating the main configuration file) without having to make all the folders and files writable. This has been an issue on Linux and other Unix based platforms in respect of file permissions. This makes the site admin's life a lot easier and increases security of the site.

You can check the write status of relevent folders by going to ''Help->System Info" and then in the sub-menu to "Directory Permissions". With the FTP Layer enabled even if all directories are red, Joomla! will operate smoothly.

NOTE: the FTP layer is not required on a Windows host/server.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 May 2007 01:39 )
 

My Story As a Linux User

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My story begins with Red Hat 5.2. My original intent was to "learn" more about non-Windoze systems. I had some experience with Macintosh systems, but there was this new system that some of the geeks I hung around with told me about called Linux. They talked about all of the interesting things they could do with it, and how much they had learned as a resutl of using it. So I thought I'd give it a try.

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Only one edit window! How do I create "Read more..."?

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This is now implemented by inserting a Read more... tag (the button is located below the editor area) a dotted line appears in the edited text showing the split location for the Read more.... A new Plugin takes care of the rest.

It is worth mentioning that this does not have a negative effect on migrated data from older sites. The new implementation is fully backward compatible.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 08 November 2007 03:03 )
 

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