[TechRepublic] How to fix configuration anarchy on the Linux desktop

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How to fix configuration anarchy on the Linux desktop Marco Fioretti brings up one of the perennially pesky issues of the Linux desktop -- multiple configuration files for very similar programs. See if you agree with his proposed solution to configuration anarchy. Read more Resource of the day Your IT Ecosystem: Servers and Storage Your IT ecosystem depends on all of its components working together. Two of the most important pieces are your servers and storage. Read this white paper to learn more about the benefits of combining the right storage with the right servers. DIY: The ideal web browser kiosk software Thanks to Webconverger, the ideal web-browser kiosk distribution has arrived. Find out why Jack Wallen considers this customizable live Linux distribution a gem. Read more 10 small Linux applications I can't live without The spotlight is usually on the bigger Linux players, like LibreOffice and Claws Mail -- but these little workhorses deserve attention, too. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Giving Audacity its due: An audio editor with serious functionality Jack Wallen finds an open source program deserving of special praise. See what he has to say about Audacity, a robust audio editor and recorder. Read more The Open Game License: A case study in open source markets The history of the roleplaying game industry in general, and the Dungeons and Dragons game in particular, serves as an interesting case study in the relative benefits of openness in business models. Read more Featured multimedia   Jessica's 10 favorite Android apps (CNET 100) It's no secret that the Android apps I turn to most are utilities that get me through the day. But to spice things up, I've also thrown in a dark horse, the summertime app I wish I used most often. View on site Google+ coverage on TechRepublic Why Google Plus is about to change the Web as we know it Four ways Google+ will end up in your workplace Google+: It's friending, with benefits (images) 7 Google+ essentials (photos) Today's recommended downloads Remote support for PCs, Macs and Smartphones (LogMeIn) Security and Trust: The Backbone of Doing Business Over the Internet (VeriSign) Best Practices and Applications of TLS/SSL (VeriSign) 7 Reporting Essentials for Independent Software Vendors (Jinfonet Software) Dispelling the Vapor Around Cloud Computing (IBM) 10 tips for sharpening your logical thinking Logical thinking helps you discern the truth, solve problems, and make good decisions -- unless your logic is flawed. Here are a few principles that will help ensure correct reasoning. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Five Tips 10 Things

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