Firewall Configurations

Not all firewalls or firewall setups are created equal, so you need to be familiar with each setup and how it works. Firewalls can be set up and arranged in several ways, each offering its own advantages and disadvantages. In this section we’ll cover each method. Bastion Host A bastion host is intended to be … Read more

Configuring Sound Cards in Ubuntu

Generally speaking, your sound card shouldn’t require any additional configuration and should worknimmediately after you install Ubuntu. The icon for the volume control applet is located at the top right of the Ubuntu Desktop, and it offers a quick way to control the master volume. However, if you want to change your balance or microphone … Read more

DEVICE DRIVERS

The Role of the Device Driver As a programmer, you will be able to make your own choices about your driver, choosing an acceptable trade-off between the programming time required and the flexibility of the result. Though it may appear strange to say that a driver is “flexible,” we like this word because it emphasizes … Read more