A Linux Magazine article featuring an overview of the C/C++ API, explaining how to extend and embed Python in a multi-thread context.

Using functions and exception pattern dictionaries to simplify error recovery.

Shows how to write programs that use command-line options, read and write to pipes, access environment variables, handle interrupts, read from and write to files, create temporary files, write to system logs.

Short positive overview, explains Ruby by comparing with some other languages; focus on production; code samples, forum with many comments. [Linux Journal]

Three Ruby projects stand out (JRuby, Mongrel, Ruport) not so much for development, but for communicating well, something many projects do less well. Linux Journal.

Article shows benefits of Sisal with call to action. By Dave Raymond. [Linux Journal]

Linux Journal article about FreeVSD andhow it allows safe experimentation through its use of chroot.

Installation, preparing a GRUB floppy, configuration.

Article praises, analyses Red Hat's new user interface in their Linux 8.0. [Linux Review]

A review describing the experience during installation and a summary of strong points and weaknesses.