How to non interactively provide password for the PostgreSQL interactive...
There are two ways to non interactively provide password for the psql command which is a PostgreSQL interactive terminal. Each method allows to easily write shell scripts using terminal-based...
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What is Linux?
Most people use their computers without much thought as to what it is they are actually interacting with but they are called operating systems...The two operating systems almost everyone is familiar...
View ArticleHow to remotely check PostgreSQL version
Today I will shortly describe the way in which you can remotely check PostgreSQL version, and use it inside shell scripts. This ability comes in handy at times, as it can be used to perform different...
View ArticleHow to count local user accounts
You may be aware of the whole number of accounts registered in the system, but if you are wondering how to count only local users ignoring system accounts, then I will give you a concise and straight...
View ArticleHand-picked audio podcasts for Linux users
Although it is getting warmer and warmer, I have found some time to explore Linux related podcasts and hand-picked thirteen interesting podcasts so everyone will find something that pleases their ears...
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Learn C and build your own programming language
Learning programming may seem like an impossible feat, that being said however, with the right resources and information just about anyone can learn the most essential language that is used today.C is...
View ArticleWhere to download Debian minimal CD?
I am used to install Debian using minimal CD, however I always forget to download it in advance, so I need to take a note and store its location here for further reference. To obtain minimal CD you...
View ArticleWidelands - Strategic Maneuvering at its best
Gamers who enjoy putting their strategic abilities into play won’t be disappointed with the recent release of Widelands - free and open source game which is under active development with more enjoyable...
View ArticleHow to access single-user mode without password
Recently I was asked to reset root password on some long forgotten Debian box. It was an easy and straightforward task, but, as there are some interesting pitfalls, I will describe the whole process of...
View ArticleWidelands - strategic maneuvering at its best
Gamers who enjoy putting their strategic abilities into play won’t be disappointed with the recent release of Widelands - free and open source game which is under active development with more enjoyable...
View ArticleOpen source as solution to our digital dilemmas
Viruses, hackers, and governmental espionage have all threatened our sense of computer security and internet well-being. As a result, we’re beginning to question the way that we do things, including...
View ArticleHow to setup Jekyll virtual private server
It is not a secret, that I am using Gandi Simple Hosting to host sleeplessbeastie's notes website. This solution is almost maintenance-free, and does not require any additional work to use Jekyll, as...
View ArticleIntroduction to Linux
Do you want to find out how to perform everyday activities using Linux operating system? Learn about commonly used applications and utilities? Then register to take Introduction to Linux course created...
View ArticleUnknown Horizons - a real time strategy simulation
Unknown Horizons is a free and open source real time online game under active development that simulates the economic development of a small settlement into a large and prosperous colony. The player...
View ArticleHow to archive every directory in current location
Today I needed to archive every non-hidden directory in several different locations. I do not like to repeat myself so after a while I quickly created shell script to accomplish this task.
View ArticleFreeciv - an open source version of Civilization
Freeciv is an open source strategy game that has more than a strong resemblance to the Civilization series that have been available for over the past 20 years. The point of the game is to found and...
View ArticleAmazing Emacs org-mode
I have discovered org-mode in the last year but have been using it for the last two months with the increasing enthusiasm and commitment. I will be honest and tell you that for me it is the sole reason...
View ArticleHow to use Solarized theme in Emacs
You may have noticed that I became a fan of solarized color palette by Ethan Schoonover used for terminal and gui applications. You will therefore not be too surprised when I describe how to install it...
View ArticleHow to terminate SSH connection
Currently, I am working over an unstable network connection, so my SSH session is constantly disconnected. It is very uncomfortable situation as dropped SSH connection freeze the whole terminal.
View ArticleKolab 3.1.5, Debian 7.5 and issue during setup process
After a longer period of time I have decided to install Kolab and use it as personal information manager. Installation process went as expected up to the point where setup process tried to install...
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