Category Archives: Linux at Church
Church Websites
*JMJ* Howdy! First, a brief introduction. I have been a Linux user for about 10 years and some folks may know me from the Linux Reality podcast I hope to throw out some interesting tidbits from time to time about those points where Linux/FOSS and Christianity intersect. Being Catholic, some of the information will [...]
Mepis in the Pastors Office
I just came across a great story about Mepis in the Pastors Office. If any article truly belongs here, it’s this one. Give it a read!
Sharing your sermons?
Lately there has ben a really interesting mailinglist topic here at Linux for Christians. People have been discussing getting their churches sermons digitised and available via digital audio. This, I think, is a fantastic idea. You can join in on this and other great conversations on the L4C mailing lst, or you can just read [...]
Router for Open Source Christians
A while back on my other hangout, I reviewed the ALIX LX800-40 from New World Data Systems. This router runs on the pfSense firewall software based on BSD. It was a fork from the m0n0wall project. What really makes this router the berries for Christian parents and for churches is that it has filtering software [...]
The Over-Committed Geek’s Firewall
As the traditional small church grows to have multiple computers on the network the need for good and simple firewall solution grows, as does the demand for the time of the good fellow who maintains these systems.
Can the Church Use My Old Computer?
Many churches, ministries, and everyday people in this world do not have the money available to purchase the latest in computing hardware or software and if they did they may feel that their money could be more wisely spent to fund ministry. As someone involved with technology in your church you may have had people [...]
Why don’t more Churches use Linux?
First, I want to thank the Lord and Linc Fessenden for giving me the opportunity to share today’s topic: Why don’t more Churches use Linux. Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. James 1:17 (The Message) This verse out of [...]