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• Configure network-to-network and point-to-point VPN connections with IPSEC in Linux

  Investigate the design principles, the basis for deploying VPN, and the IPSEC protocol concept, including a description of the general features of IPSEC and of the mechanisms required for its implementation.

• Secure WiFi on your cheap wireless router with DD-WRT and Linux

  Linux shows up in the most surprising places. Turn your consumer-grade internet router into a networking powerhouse with commercial powers by replacing the existing firmware with DD-WRT in this article.

• Protect your data at the speed of light with gKrypt

  Rev up your encryption and security with the gKrypt engine in this two-part series. Continue this two-part series about leveraging graphics processors to carry the load of encryption and decryption with AES and CUDA.

• Meet six misunderstood Ruby features

  When you switch languages from C++ to Ruby it can be frustrating that some of the functionality is just a little different. Arpan Sen examines the features which seem to give developers the most trouble.

• Run apps on Linux from both the command line and the desktop

  Kickstart your Linux skills for using applications with skill crossover from previous Windows experience.

• Enable multiuser logins with VNC

  Help your users access a multiuser Linux system from anywhere. Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a free, open source tool for remotely accessing machines whether they are physical or virtual. Learn how to provide access for multiple users in this article by Roderick Smith.