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Mounting Floppy Disks and Removable Media
2007-12-19 15:56:00 In order to read floppy disks and other removable media, you need to mount the device. Linux usually adds the proper settings to /etc/fstab and default mount points to the /mnt directory.The defaul mount points are straightforward; for example, floppy are mounted on /mnt/floppy, CD's are mounted on /mnt/cdrom. You can do this using the following command:#mount -t vfat /dev/fd0 /mnt/floppythe -t switch specifies the type of filesystem(vfat). The device file /dev/fd0 represents the first floppy drive; /mnt/floppy is the directory through which you can access the files after mounting.If you take a look at your /etc/fstab entry and you will see something like the ff:/dev/fd0 /mnt/floppy auto noauto,owner,kudzu 0 0This /etc/fstab line sets the default configuration for he first floppy drive (/dev/fd0). The ormat is auto which means that the mount command searches the filesystems and so all you need to mount the floppy is he followin... More About: Media , Howto
Restricting User's Login
2007-12-18 17:32:00 When we talk about forcing a user to log off, what we?re really talking about time restrictions on certain account system access and services. The easiest way I?ve found to implement time restrictions is by using software called Linux-PAM. Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) is a mechanism for authenticating users. Specifically, we?re going to use the pam_time module to control timed access for users to services. Using the pam_time module, we can set access restrictions to a system and/or specific applications at various times of the day as well as on specific days. Depending on the configuration, you can use this module to deny access to individual users based on their name, the time of day, the day of week, the service they?re applying for, and their terminal from which they?re making the request. When using pam_time, you must terminate the syntax or rule in the /etc/security/time.conf file with a newline.Always remeber that pound sign [#] is a comment and the system will ignore... More About: Logi , Strict
Deleting a linux file with spaces
2007-11-29 20:46:00 It is a common issue and can be found on many blogsites how to delete a file/s with spaces. But I want to share my own version. The solution for this problem is to use a quotation mark "" (quotes), backslash or the tab key.Trying to create a file:#touch filename test 1# ls -altotal 24drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:17 .drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 1-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 filename-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 testUsing quotes:#touch "filename test 1"#ls -altotal 24drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:20 .drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:20 filename test 1Listing file/s with spaces:#ls -la filename test 1ls: filename: No such file or directoryls: test: No such file or directoryls: 1: No such file or directoryListing file/s with quotes and backslash:#ls -la "filename test 1"-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:20 filename test 1... More About: Linux , Operating System , File , Howto , Spaces
Why Linux
2007-11-27 00:59:00 Linux is now rapidly becoming the operating system of choice in many core areas of business. It is transforming information technology in many exciting ways from being used in products ranging from cell phones and PDAs to cars and mainframe computers. In addition to being cost-effective, it is constantly being updated and refined with the latest technologies. As Linux gains greater acceptance in todays Information and Communication Technology, more and more companies are supporting Linux both application and hardware compatibility.Like its many uses, Linux has a variety of printed and electronic guides to show you what to do. The specialist guides are highly detailed focusing on narrow areas of excellence. The encyclopedic guides for beginners focus on Linux fundamentals and then only introduce you to more specialized topics. Everyone can start learning this spectacular and versatile Operating System from beginner users to having the confidence of an expert.Types of Lin... More About: Linux
World Most Expensive Remote Control
2007-11-27 00:10:00 Would you mind paying $55,000 for a gold remote control in making your life easier?See excerpts from Lantic System:The Danish hi-tech manufacturer Lantic Systems, which is specialized in developing high end integrated entertainment systems, has designed a remote control in pure gold. It is probably the world’s most expensive remote control on the market – at a price in excess of USD 55k. The new remote control – Gold RC1 – was presented today at the METS 2007 Exhibition in Amsterdam, Holland – the worlds biggest marine equipment trade show. Lantic Systems is ready to deliver Gold RC1 from December 2007 and the first orders have already been received. Modeled after the original RC1 from Lantic Systems, the Gold RC1 offers the same sleek form factor and cool metallic finish and ease of use that have made the RC1 oneof the hottest remote controls on the market today. The Gold RC1 is as well as in design as in function the centre of the Lantic Entertainment system which offer... More About: World , Remote Control , Most Expensive , Control , Remote
Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
2007-11-25 15:35:00 The N810 is now available and its the first of Nokia 's Linux-based tablets to feature a full Mozilla-based browser, although a user-installable Mozilla-based browser was available for the N800. The new device's browser aims to let users enjoy the most sophisticated "Web 2.0" social networking sites with an experience very similar to Firefox on the desktop.The N810 is smaller, heavier, and faster than the older N800, with new features that include a slide-out hardware QWERTY thumb keyboard, GPS receiver, FM transmitter (for in-car listening), and a light-sensing screen dimmer.Technical Specification:GeneralSizeVolume: 128 ccWeight: 226 gLength: 72 mmWidth: 128 mmThickness: 14 mmDisplayHigh-resolution 4.13" WVGA display (800 x 480 pixels) with up to 65,000 colorsProcessor TI OMAP 2420, 400MhzMemoryDDR RAM 128MBFlash 256MBStorageUp to 2GB internal memorySupport for compatible miniSD and microSD memory cards (with extender). Supports cards up to 8GB. (SD cards over 2GB must be SDHC co... More About: Internet , Tablet , Nokia N810
Fedora Core -Insight
2007-11-20 00:36:00 The much awaited Fedora Core 8 was final released on 08 Nov 2007. The version8 named "WEREWOLF" "Werewolf" moves across the land Router meltdowns close at hand Sysadmins in search of blood For those who caused this bandwidth flood And whosoever took the risk But failed to make an extra disc Must face the Bastard Op from Hell And lose his access to the shell The best of Linux now is here To kill the FUD and strike with fear The hearts of those who steal your rights And hide their code far from your sight Closed source takes away what's yours But you'll never shake the horror Until you taste the freedom and The power of FEDORA!For Screenshoots Installation: Click this linkAfter the released of FC8, you opt to know those common bugs while installing, configuring and maintaining your desktop hardwares and softwares where bugs are on their ways.Common Issues CD/DVD Install Hangs There appears to be an issue between ISOLINUX and cert... More About: Insight
SSH Tips
2007-11-12 22:44:00 X Forwarding over SSHTo run GUI programs on one machine using another machine, We can use X forwarding by connecting using ssh -X user@remotecomputer and once logged in running the command to start the GUI app, the GUI window will open on the local machine. X11Forwarding must be enabled in the file /etc/ssh/sshd_config which is usually set by default.To speed things up -Y (Trusted X11Forwarding) or -C (compression) can be used instead of -X.X11Forwarding is also applicable accessing windows computer via linux system using rdesktop (remote desktop).e.g. #ssh -Y user@remotehost rdesktop remotecomputerwhere remotehost is a linux server and remotecomputer(windowsPC) can be access via linux server only.Automatic SSH login without passwordSSH is a secure clone of RSH with RSA encryption based authentication. This article tells you how to use ssh without having to type in your password every time you use 'ssh'.First, generate your public/private keys using ssh-keygen#ssh-keygen ... More About: Tips
Olympus SP-310 digital camera
2007-11-12 14:48:00 Most of us know how we like taking pictures of families, friends, mates, etcetera. Me myself used to love taking pictures of people and places but not taking macro images. I started to love macro photography of any kind after looking some sample photos on the net. When I saw a many insects, flies, animals, flowers, bugs and some sort, I was amazed of how their characters are, the combinations of their body color was so spectaculars that even the tiniest insect were amazing in their own ways. From there my urge to start taking pictures of any kind started. Well then, I bought a Olympus SP-310 two yrs ago and it's suitable for a novice photographers like me.google_ad_client = "pub-3083162719286322";google_ad_width = 200;google_ad_height = 200;google_ad_format = "200x200_as";google_cpa_choice = "/adsense/ref-re-encode?x=1&s=0&v=577&v=5 73";google_ad_channel = "0239641657";google_color_border = "CC0000";google_color_bg = "000000";google_color_link = "FFFFFF";google_color_text = "AECCE... More About: Digital Camera , Camera , Digital
African Lizard
2007-11-10 22:59:00 Lizards are reptilian, often four-legged,with an integumentary system comprising scales, with a skull composed of quadrate bones. Lizards also possess external ears and movable eyelids. Encompassing forty families, there is tremendous variety in color, appearance and size. Due to their smooth, shiny appearance, lizards can appear slimy or slippery; their skin is actually very dry due to a lack of pores to excrete water and oils. Lizards have scales on their skin which may be tubercular or have ossified encrustations called osteoderms.Most lizards are oviparous, though a few species are viviparous. Many are also capable of regeneration of lost limbs or tails. Some lizard species, including the glass lizard and legless lizards, have some vestigial structures though no functional legs. They are distinguished from true snakes by the presence of eyelids and ears and a tail that can sometimes break off as a physical defense mechanism. Many lizards are good climbers or fast sprinters. Some... More About: Lizard , African
jumble words
2007-10-30 23:03:00 Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.source: http://www.eyetricks.com/wordjumble.htmFi nished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of years... click here for answer.source: http://www.eyetricks.com/fcount.htm More About: Words
Stereogram
2007-10-30 22:40:00 What is stereogram? A stereogram is an optical illusion of depth created from flat, two-dimensional image or images. Originally, stereogram referred to a pair of stereo images which could be viewed using stereoscope. Other types of stereograms include anaglyphs and autostereograms. click here for answer.Viewing Stere ogram:The hidden image is not on the surface of the monitor screen. To find the hidden image you must focus you eyes through the screen. Pretend that you are looking through the monitor to the distant background. This causes you to switch from "near point" to "far point" vision and will allow the hidden image to come into view. Put your face close to the screen. Pretend to look through the monitor.Now, very slowly move back from the screen and as you do so ...
Tips for New Bloggers: Flash Music Player and Music Playlists
2007-10-24 15:59:00 Tips for New Bloggers : Flash Music Player and Music Playlists More About: Tips
Howto: Installing Yahoo Messenger in Linux
2007-10-23 17:36:00 RedHat Linux Save the appropriate file to your machine: RedHat 9 Log in as root and type: rpm -i with the appropriate filename depending on your version to install the application.Run /usr/bin/ymessenger from X Window to launch the application. Debian Linux Save the file to your machine.Log in as root and type: dpkg -i ymessenger_1.0.4_1_i386.deb to install the application.Run /usr/bin/ymessenger from X Window to launch the application. FreeBSD Installation Save the file to your machine.Log in as root and type: pkg_add fbsd4.ymessenger.tgz to install the application.Run /usr/bin/ymessenger from X Window to launch the application. file source: http://messenger.yahoo.com/unix.php More About: Yahoo , Messenger , Howto , Yahoo Messenger
Installing aMSN Messenger
2007-10-23 17:04:00 A very nice MSN compatible messenger application, aMSN Mess en ger is a multiplatform MSN messenger clone. Works pretty much like its Windows based counterpart. Perfect for keeping in touch with those friends who have not yet seen the light. Works on linux well.Linux Installation Howto:1. Download the software http://sourceforge.net/projects/amsn/2. Untar the package e.g sh amsn-0.97RC1-1.tcl84.x86.package3. It will install all required dependecies like tcl, tk, tls, etc.. if error occured during installation, install the missing package using yum command. 3.1 #yum install tcl 3.2 #yum install tk 3.3 #yum install tls4. Upon completed, run the aMSN messenger from AppMenu > Internet > aMSN.aMSN messenger can support webcam as well and other featuresmuch like the windows messenger.
Linux tips -part2
2007-10-20 22:42:00 Linux comes with several good utilities for getting detailed information inside your linux box. Commands like lspci, dmesg and /proc.1. lspci -list all pci devices. [root@rsc ~]# /sbin/lspci 00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation 82845G/GL[Brookdale-G]/GE/PE DRAM Controller/Host-Hub Interface (rev 03)00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation 82845G/GL[Brookdale-G]/GE Chipset Integrated Graphics Device (rev 03)00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02)00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-L/ICH4-M) USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02)00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBM (ICH4/ICH4-M) USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 02)00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 PCI Bridge (rev 82)00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801DB/DBL (ICH4/ICH4-L) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 02)00:1f.1 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801DB (ICH4) IDE Controller (rev 02)00:1f.3 SMBus:... More About: Linux , Tips
Glorietta Mall 2 Blast in Manila
2007-10-20 22:31:00 This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVhttp://www.gmanews.tv/video/131 46/Scenes-at-Glorietta -2-mall-a-minute-af ter-blast More About: Manila , Blast , Mall , Nila
Manila Blast
2007-10-20 22:31:00 This page requires a higher version browserFor the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TVhttp://www.gmanews.tv/video/131 46/Scenes-at-Glorietta-2-mall-a-minute-af ter-blast More About: Manila , Blast , Nila
Fedora Linux Installation Howto
2007-10-17 21:23:00 Fedora Installation (Screenshots)1. To get started, insert the first installation CD (or the DVD), and power on the machine. Assuming your system boots normally, the first screen you should see contains a couple of installation options. You can install Fedora in either graphical mode, or in text mode. Text mode is useful if your having trouble working with the your system's graphics adapter.2.Regardless of which mode you choose for installation,the next screen is a text screen that asks if you want to test your CD media before you install. If you have new disc,skip this section and click next. This test makes sure the installer will be able to read everythingit needs to properly install.3. The graphical installation begins. Choose your language and click the Next button.4.If you're using a new disk or want to format your hard disk. Answer Yes to initialize the disk. 5.Partitioning your drive, fedora provides a default layout which I have chosen for this installation. If you cho... More About: Linux , Fedora , Howto , Fedor , Fedora Linux
Fedora Installation
2007-10-17 21:23:00 Fedora Installation (Screenshots)1. To get started, insert the first installation CD (or the DVD), and power on the machine. Assuming your system boots normally, the first screen you should see contains a couple of installation options. You can install Fedora in either graphical mode, or in text mode. Text mode is useful if your trouble working with the yoru system's graphics adapter.2.Regardless of which mode you choose for installation,the next screen is a text screen that asks if you want to test your CD media before you install. If you have new disc,skip this section and click next. This test makessure the installer will be able to read everythingit needs to properly install.3. The graphical installation begins. Choose your language and click the Next button.4.If you're using a new disk or want to format your hard disk. Answer Yes to initialize the disk. 5.Partitioning your drive, fedora provides a default layout which I have chosen for this installation. If you choose to r... More About: Fedora , Fedor , Alla
WINE (WINdows Emulator)
2007-10-17 16:22:00 Wine is an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X, OpenGL, and Unix.Think of Wine as a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. Wine does not require Microsoft Windows, as it is a completely free alternative implementation of the Windows API consisting of 100% non-Microsoft code, however Wine can optionally use native Windows DLLs if they are available. Wine provides both a development toolkit for porting Windows source code to Unix as well as a program loader, allowing many unmodified Windows programs to run on x86-based Unixes, including Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, and Solaris. For more... http://www.winehq.org/One way of installing wine: using linux command prompt (root access)1. #yum install wine* it will then install wine and all its required libraries2. Wine has its own C:/ directory and program files to keep your installed software under Menu > Wine > Wine FileThen, I followed the documentation on the site for configuring w... More About: Wine
WINE (WINdows Emulator)
2007-10-17 16:22:00 Wine is an Open Source implementation of the Windows API on top of X, OpenGL, and Unix.Think of Wine as a compatibility layer for running Windows programs. Wine does not require Microsoft Windows, as it is a completely free alternative implementation of the Windows API consisting of 100% non-Microsoft code, however Wine can optionally use native Windows DLLs if they are available. Wine provides both a development toolkit for porting Windows source code to Unix as well as a program loader, allowing many unmodified Windows programs to run on x86-based Unixes, including Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, and Solaris. For more... http://www.winehq.org/One way of installing wine: using linux command prompt (root access)1. #yum install wine* it will then install wine and all its required libraries2. Wine has its own C:/ directory and program files to keep your installed software under Menu > Wine > Wine FileThen, I followed the documentation on the site for configuring ... More About: Wine
RealPlayer on Linux
2007-10-17 15:26:00 Download the current RealPLayer software for linux. http://www.real.com/linux/To extract , run the following command. #sh realplayer10.bin Install it using rpm command e.g. #rpm -ivh If you encounter problem with libraries, install the missing library by downloading the library manually or by using yum. e.g. #yum install compat-libstdc++-33 or rpm -ivh If succesfull, play realplay by creating a shortcut icon or via application menu. #realplay & or create a shortcut on your desktop More About: Linux
RealPlayer on Linux
2007-10-17 15:26:00 Download the current RealPLayer software for linux. http://www.real.com/linux/To extract , run the following command. #sh realplayer10.bin Install it using rpm command e.g. #rpm -ivh If you encounter problem with libraries, install the missing library by downloading the library manually or by using yum. e.g. #yum install compat-libstdc++-33 or rpm -ivh If succesfull, play realplay by creating a shortcut icon or via application menu. #realplay & or create a shortcut on your desktop More About: Linux
Installing Audio Player in Linux
2007-10-14 19:25:00 XMMS is a multimedia player for unix systems. XMMS stands for X MultiMedia System and can play media files such as MP3, MOD's, WAV and others with the use of Input plugins. The easiest way to install xmms is by using yum (yellowdaog updter modified) command.1. From your linux box type #yum install xmms xmms-mp3 xmms-skins2. It will then fetch the xmms software from its repository database.3. After installating, just run the software using command prompt #xmms or #xmms & (play it on background)better yet click linux Applicationm (Menu) then go to Sound and Video > Audio Player .4. Try playing any mp3 or audio song.5. If mp3 files cant be played, make sure that the xmms-mp3 package was installed.6. type #rpm -qa |grep xmms7. yum install xmms-mp3* or install it manullay base on yourlinux distro.8. See screenshoots after successful install.Installing xmms-skins after succesfull install1. Goto www.xmms.org2. Select desired xmms skin and save it to your computer. Ext... More About: Linux
Installing Audio Player in Linux
2007-10-14 19:25:00 XMMS is a multimedia player for unix systems. XMMS stands for X MultiMedia System and can play media files such as MP3, MOD's, WAV and others with the use of Input plugins. The easiest way to install xmms is by using yum (yellowdaog updter modified) command.1. From your linux box type #yum install xmms xmms-mp3 xmms-skins2. It will then fetch the xmms software from its repository database.3. After installating, just run the software using command prompt #xmms or #xmms & (play it on background)better yet click linux Applicationm (Menu) then go to Sound and Video > Audio Player .4. Try playing any mp3 or audio song.5. If mp3 files cant be played, make sure that the xmms-mp3 package was installed.6. type #rpm -qa |grep xmms7. yum install xmms-mp3* or install it manullay base on yourlinux distro.8. See screenshoots after successful install.Installing xmms-skins after succesfull install1. Goto www.xmms.org2. Select desired xmms skin and save it to your computer. Ext... More About: Linux
Klotski Brain Teaser Game
2007-10-12 00:25:00 Try Forget Me Not puzzle click here! More About: Teaser , Game , Brain
Klotski Brain Teaser Game
2007-10-12 00:25:00 KlotskiKlotski is small brick game which has its root in a wooden game named (in french) "Ane rouge". The goal is to bring the red piece to its destination by moving other pieces. It sounds simple but it is a real brainteaser.Try Forget Me Not puzzle click here! GoodLuck!It takes me days to figure out the solution. Try it yourself.Chips Challenge Chips challenge is a strategy game og moving blocks and make to the finish of each round.Download it here! More About: Teaser , Game , Brain
Linux tips and tricks
2007-10-10 15:31:00 1. How to screenshoots using linux command:Capturing screen is as easy as we all know. In linux just type a single command to do it.import e.g. import screen1.jpgPoint the cross sign of your mouse to the screen you want to capture. :-)2. Verifying md5sum iso#md5sum -c linux.iso.md5 Creating md5sum iso using linux#md5sum linux.iso > linux.iso.md5 3. To download a linux iso using wget or curl#wget http://www.mrbass.org/linux.iso#curl -o linux.iso http://www.mrbass.org/linux.isogoogle_ad_ client = "pub-3083162719286322";google_ad_width = 180;google_ad_height = 150;google_ad_format = "180x150_as";google_cpa_choice = "CAEQ5-74qAQaCMjYwnfI8VfIKPeNyfYBOAE";goo gle_kw = "linux opensource";google_kw_type = "broad";google_ad_channel = "5623206637";google_color_border = "CC0000";google_color_bg = "000000";google_color_link = "FFFFFF";google_color_text = "AECCEB";google_color_url = "E1771E";//--> To download a linux iso using wget or curl that has hot-... More About: Linux , Tips , Tricks , Tips and Tricks
Linux tips and tricks
More articles from this author:2007-10-10 15:31:00 1. How to screenshoots using linux command:Capturing screen is as easy as we all know. In linux just type a single command to do it.import e.g. import screen1.jpgPoint the cross sign of your mouse to the screen you want to capture. :-)2. Verifying md5sum iso#md5sum -c linux.iso.md5 Creating md5sum iso using linux#md5sum linux.iso > linux.iso.md5 Claim Your 1 Million Guaranteed Real Visitors!3. To download a linux iso using wget#wget http:///e.g. donwloading fedora-7 dvd version.wget http://fr2.rpmfind.net/linux/fedora/relea ses/7/Fedora/i386/iso/F-7-i386-DVD.isoTo download a linux iso using wget that has hot-linking protection#wget --referer=http://www.mrbass.org http://www.mrbass.org/linux.isoTo resume a partially download file using wget#wget -c --referer=http://www.mrbass.org http://www.mrbass.org/linux.isoTo download many linux iso images in queue using wget#wget --referer=http://www.mrbass.org http://www.mrbass.org/linuxcd1.... More About: Linux , Tips , Tricks , Tips and Tricks 1, 2 |
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