Ubuntu 10.04/10.10: Restore the Keyboard Command for Killing the X Server
contributed by Rob Rogers on September 3, 2010 under LinuxIn older versions of Ubuntu, the key sequence of Ctrl+Alt+Backspace for stopping the X server was enabled by default. Ubuntu 10.04 and 10.10 have this disabled by default. Here’s how to restore the keyboard command.
Install Linux from a USB Drive
contributed by Siddharth Bose on August 16, 2010 under UNIXWhat is the easiest way to install an operating system from a disk image? Since burning discs is such a pain, installing from a pen or USB drive is often the best alternative. This is how to do it.
Ubuntu: How to Mount an iPhone or iPod Touch as an External Drive
contributed by Rob Rogers on October 14, 2009 under LinuxIf you are an Ubuntu user, your iPhone (or iPod Touch) can be used as an emergency external drive. You can also easily access and download images.This can be accomplished without having to jailbreak your phone (or media player).
Create LACP aggregates in Solaris 10
contributed by drice39 on June 2, 2009 under Solaris networkingLink Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) allows multiple network interfaces to work together to increase bandwidth and redundancy. LACP is simlar to IPMP (IP Multipathing) however IPMP is wasteful with IP addresses and can cause problems with ssh remote execution. Whereas LACP only requires one IP address, you need to ensure that your switches support LACP. In this example we are using the IP-hashing method, so ensure that your switch is setup for IP-hashing/Layer 3 hashing.
Create a Linux software RAID array
contributed by Al Banks on February 12, 2009 under LinuxThis recipe is a spin-off from my blog entry on building an inexpensive storage server, if you want more commentary, see my blog.
Ubuntu – Use the Terminal to Display a Calendar
contributed by Rob Rogers on December 14, 2008 under UNIX softwareI am always needing to have quick access to a calendar to set deadlines and plan out various tasks. Using Ubuntu’s Terminal, you can quickly pull up a calendar of any month or year (past, present, or future).
Ubuntu 8.10: Easily Install Inside Windows for Dual Booting
contributed by Rob Rogers on November 24, 2008 under LinuxDual booting your machine sounds like a complicated task, but if you want to run both Windows and Ubuntu, it is a piece of cake. In a short amount of time with minimum effort you can be set up to boot into either OS on your computer.
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