Finally a stable version of Protech Linux has been released. This Ubuntu based Linux distribution is designed for security specialists and programmers according to its developers. The new and stable distribution is said to be a user friendly operating system.
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If you are a Linux newbie or want to pass quickly and smoothly from Windows to Linux, and are ready to sacrifice a few dollars for a complete Linux distribution, then Linspire is for you. Linspire targets the Linux medio-user but does not satisfy the professional. Many Linux users are hostile towards the Linspire project because users most pay to install applications that are free on the net. Linspire sells out a series of extra applications that other distributions do not have like; ATI and Nvclassia video drivers, codecs for DVD reproduction, MP3. With this philosophy the company offers a product that needs little or no extra intervention.
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In the computing world it is often said that “the only fully-secured computer is one that is turned off”. This phrase is emblematic simply because the most talked-about aspect in the computer world is security.
The GNU/Linux systems are appreciated a lot for their resistance to external attacks but some have even gone further to create higher security levels. Two well acclaimed security tools are the SELinux by RedHat and AppArmor by SUSE Linux. More»
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For many companies and individuals migrating from Windows to Linux makes sense. The reasons are compelling: greater stability and reliability, lower cost, access to application source code, greater security, and conformity with open standards, according to numerous independent studies and industry experts. But what does it really take to make this move. What risks are involved. Lets take a look. First its good to know LINUX is Not Windows.
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Ophcrack is a Windows password cracker based on rainbow tables. It is a very efficient implementation of rainbow tables done by the inventors of the method. It comes with a GTK+ Graphical User Interface and runs on Windows, Mac OS X (Intel CPU) as well as on Linux.
Features
Runs on Windows,Linux and Mac OS X (intel).
Cracks LM and NTLM hashes.
Free tables available for alphanumeric LM hashes.
Loads hashes from local SAM, remote SAM.
Loads hashes from encrypted SAM recovered from a Windows partition.
You can download it from HERE.
All you have to do is burn this ISO image to a CD using your favourite burner e.g. Nero, reboot your computer, go into the BIOS and make sure you can boot your Pc from a CD-ROM. Ophcrack would be loaded and in less than 2 minutes, the job is been done. It gives you even the administrators password.
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