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CentOS Turns 12 Years Old

Karanbir Singh and Johnny Hughes noted in tweets today (October 20) that the CentOS GNU/Linux operating system is 12 years old. The first CentOS release, CentOS 2, launched in May 2004, which suggests the project was started on October 20, 2003. QQ screenshot20151021111927. …

PHP7 vs HHVM

A performance comparison between PHP7 and HHVM, examining execution speed, memory usage, and compatibility for production workloads.

How to Configure a VPN Server on Linux Using PPTP

PPTP is a relatively simple VPN setup method, but comprehensive documentation can be hard to find. Therefore, this guide documents the process in detail, covering how to set up a VPN server and summarizing some common issues you might encounter. 1. Installing PPTP

Basically, installing PPTP is quite straightforward, for example …

How Strong Is Tails, the Anonymous OS Used by Edward Snowden

Tails, the anonymous operating system reportedly used by former NSA contractor Edward · Snowden (the central figure of the PRISM scandal) and others, has recently released its official version 1.0. In the release announcement, the team stated that version 1.0 is an important milestone marking the system’s maturity. The first public version of the system …

What’s the Difference Between FreeBSD and Linux?

IntroductionBSD originally inherited from UNIX. Currently, many Unix-like operating systems are based on BSD. FreeBSD is the most widely used open-source Berkeley Software Distribution (i.e., BSD distribution). As its name implies, it is a free and open-source Unix-like operating system and a popular public server plat…

Common Website Attack Methods and Protection Guide

How Webmasters Can Defend Against Frequent DDoS and Hacking Attacks
As a webmaster who diligently edits and promotes content to earn a small amount of advertising revenue, you will inevitably face hacker attacks as your website traffic grows. My site has experienced two incidents where attacks caused its death or瘫痪. The first time, my DedeCMS site was completely hijacked by gambling spam, killing the site. The second time was a traffic attack I just experienced…

Linux ISO Download Collection

New Linux users often ask, “Where can I download Linux?” For seasoned users, this question is either beneath mention or sparks endless distribution wars, leaving beginners bewildered. In fact, many newcomers don’t realize that “Linux” isn’t just one thing…