Free protocols in computer networks software for linux

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Simple Monitor is a SuperKaramba theme inspired by the simple but effective "Very Simple Monitors" theme by the user humanthing. Some values are not displayed properly though in Very Simple Monitors (network values and IP). This could be because of different setups. My computer is pretty standard so my theme should function properly on most pcs. http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=48973
I like a tight and clean desktop, so I simplified the idea even more. This theme is showing all basic information, and nothing more.
Main features:
- Processors type
- Processor speed
- Processor load (number and graph, for one proc)
- Processor Temperature
- Amount of ram used / amount of ram
- amount of swap used / amount of swap
- amound of HDD space used / amount of HDD space total (for "/root" and "/home")
- HDD temperatue (for "/hda", I could add another drive if requested)
- Computer name
- Computer ip
- Network load (up- and download, values and graph)
- Amount of transfered data thrue internet (up- and download) since last boot
Enhancements:
- Made the three blocks clickable.
- The CPU block opens Processor information
- The Memory block opens KsysGuard (youll need to have it installed to be able open it, obviously. Its in Kubuntu by default)
- the Network block opens your computers ip settings window
- Added a line for your computers uptime
- Changed font colors to very dark gray and very light gray, instead of black and white, to make it look softer.

Linux LiveCD Router project allows you to share and firewall your broadband connection and use WIFI.
You can use DSL, ADSL, Cable Modem, T1, Fixed IPs, Dial-Up, WIFI, build you own Access Point and more.
Main features:
- Share and Firewall your broadband or dedicated Internet connection
- Includes Firewall Shorewall and Masquerading (NAT)
- Does not require any installation. It is a LiveCD, your computer simply boots straight from the CD. Does not require a hard disk
- Supports DSL, Cablemodem, Fixed IP and Dial-Up
- Traffic Control, QoS
- DHCP Client and Server
- Remote SSH administration
- Includes DNS Cache to accelerate surfing
- Includes SNMP Monitoring, MRTG graphical statistics
- Use standard and low cost computer, networking and wifi hardware (also USB)
- Can use multiple ethernet and wifi 802.11a/b/g cards. Supports PCI, USB and PCMCIA cards (can replace external Access Points!)
- Linux Software compatible with Windows and Mac Networks

Computer History Graphing Project is a computer family tree.

The Computer History Graphing Project is an attempt to graph every computer standard, every piece of hardware, every OS, and every computer language in one big family tree.

Multi Network Firewall is the up-to-date Mandriva Linux security solution dedicated to the business world. Maximum innovation, performance and scalability is only a click away thanks to an easy-to-use web interface.
Combining firewall, Intrusion Detection System and VPN functionality, MNF 2 is the ultimate full-featured security solution meeting all your demands. Furthermore, to make your network even more secure, benefit from a year of free updates through Mandriva Online Pro!
Main features:
- a firewall, to protect your computer network from unauthorized access (filtering).
- Intrusion Detection System, to alert you to abnormal network activity.
- Virtual Private Network, to enable a secure private tunnel over public networks.
- Proxy server, to intercept all web traffic entering the network.
- DHCP server, to enable the automatic configuration of new machines connected to the LAN.
- Caching DNS, to provide a local DNS service for computers connected to the LAN.
New Featurs:
As well as the existing IPSec, MNF2 provides 2 other types of VPN:
PPTP: a desktop under Windows(R) can be automatically connected without installing any special software
OpenVPN: a lighter open source VPN; Compattible with Linux, Mac OS and Windows
Bonding: Channel combines several network interfaces into a single connection. Effectively, it means that data transfer speeds can be multiplied.
Bridging: this new function enables the administrator to build bridges between network interfaces.
Traffic shaping: You can regulate the flow of traffic on your network just by clicking on a wizard.
Network mapping: Makes it possible to connect networks which use the same private network addresses
Peer-to-Peer Filtering: MNF2 automatically blocks network traffic from "Fast Track" peer-to-peer clients.
Better software support
2.6 Linux Kernel
Better hardware support
Improved support for multiple network cards (up to 10)
Wi-Fi Support
Better ADSL support
Services included in the product
Mandriva Online Pro: benefit from updates for one year through Mandriva Online Pro
Support included/

The Sun Java Desktop System is a secure, comprehensive, and affordable enterprise desktop software solution that combines the best of open source innovation with significant contributions from Sun.
Initially provided with a Linux OS, Java Desktop System is now also integrated with the Solaris 10 Operating System. As a result, Sun customers have the option of deploying the same desktop environment on Sun workstations, Sun Ray thin clients, as well as a broad range of non-Sun notebook and desktop systems with standard x86-based architectures.
Main features:
End user features:
- Automated software updates and patching, including dependency checking/analysis to ensure systems are secure and up-to-date.
- Local and remote management capabilities provide update scheduling and activity log access.
- Interoperability with centralized software management tools.
- Desktop applications are tightly integrated allowing for drag and drop and copy/paste of text, graphics and other elements between applications.
- Universal printer selection of available printers on network, including printers available on Windows networks.
- Single point of entry for directory and file management and networked computers.
- Direct access to content in data and files by single-click application launch for files contained in email, web pages and file manager.
- Intuitive, easy to use, single install mechanism which ensures users can quickly get productive.
- Easy to learn and use, especially for traditional MS Windows users. Featuring:
- Familiar desktop themes for file management and desktop configuration
- Standard keyboard short cut conventions
- Direct access to files and servers using the "Documents" and "Network Places" directories
- Familiar access to networked computers from single "Network Places" directory
- Full product documentation including Quick Start User Guide and other reference documentation.
- Includes selection of great productivity tools including office suite, browser, email/calendar, instant messaging, project management, drawing and video conferencing applications.
- Multimedia-ready with essential video and audio players plus a sound recorder. Featuring Java Media Player with support for MP3 playback and a CD Player.
- Users can access data stored in office productivity files of Microsoft users and printers connected to existing Windows networks.
- Full interoperability with Microsoft Office files.
- Interoperability with POP3, LDAP, SMTP mail servers.
Administrator features:
- Java Desktop System Configuration Manager allows system administrators to define groups of users and the policies for access rights and settings.
- Fine grained control of employee access rights and privileges.
- Remote image deployment to manage a defined set of packages or system images for rapid setup and provisioning of desktops and deploy on multiple systems simultaneously.
- Centralized package management enabling volume software push, patching, updating multiple desktops.
- Software dependency checking and analysis to identify patch and package dependencies and deploy correct set of software.
- Inventory collection of desktop details, OS, hardware profiles and more.
- Performance Monitoring of deployed desktop environments.
- Use a collection of interconnected computers as a unified computing resource.
- Ability for administrator to view and interact with users desktop display to help, guide and troubleshoot.
Developer features:
- Java Studio Standard is a powerful yet intuitive Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Java, providing a comprehensive set of features and functionality.
- NetBeans IDE 3.6 delivers tightly integrated deployment and debugging of web applications on Apache Tomcat 5 and the Sun Java System Application Server, Platform Edition 8.
- J2SE hosts the Linux GTK+ look and feel support in JFC/Swing enables Java applets and applications to be written so they look just like native Linux apps on JDS.

Root Park project will build a network that will stand the test of time.
RootPark is a Civilization-like game based on the history of computers and networks. You can play it with as many other players as you want since it has full networking capabilities.
The game begins in 1960, when computers started to become very powerful. RootPark provides you the opportunity to experience these historical years, and a large range of possibilities.
This source and binaries of the game will be available soon. It will be playable on Linux, BSD (and surely other UNIX like OSF1).
Main features:
- strategy game, turn based.
- topic : history of computers and networks.
- multiplayer (using local or internet networks)
- fully playable on Linux and NetBSD(and surely some others Unix).
- programmed using C language.
- opensource game, everybody can improve it
- uses GTK X-Windows library.
- uses 16 millions colors (24 bits)
- you can change the themes of the graphical interface
- you can import your own graphisms
- communication between players during the game (like irc)
- generator of random map whatever the number of players.
- handles the visibility of units and hosts (fog of war)
- interactive help online
- complete encyclopedy on the history of computers