Webmin presents a Web-based interface that allows you to perform system administration tasks in Unix, Linux, and FreeBSD. If your particular distribution isn't included in the list of supported systems, some Webmin modules might not work. Distributions use different locations for their various configuration files, and if your particular choice doesn't keep its files in standard places, Webmin won't be able to function. This may change over time if and when all distributions embrace the Linux Standard Base (LSB) and comply with a set of standards regarding these matters.

By using Webmin, you can forget about having to edit configuration files like those in the /etc directory manually, or starting, stopping, and restarting services. You can even manage your box remotely from other machines. All you need is a browser (Firefox works for me), Perl, a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (for some modules), and the root password.

Webmin is available under the General Public License (GPL). The latest version is 1.380 from November 2007, so it's in active development.

Installation and upgrade

Installation is simple. You can probably install it by using your package manager, but I prefer to use Smart; a simple smart install webmin command does the job. Don't worry if you don't get the latest version this way; you can update the software easily by using Webmin itself. You can also download the appropriate version for your system and follow the installation instructions on the left side of the download page. You can start with the full package or go with the minimal edition and add the modules you want afterward by using Webmin's own update features.

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