How to forbid script execution from different directory
Today I have found an interesting issue as I tried to forbid shell script execution from different directory.
View ArticleKolab - SSL certificate authentication (web-based interface)
I have spent some time this weekend investigating SSL certificate-based authentication and implementing it in Kolab web-based user interface.This topic is very interesting, but definitely too broad to...
View ArticleHow to terminate PostgreSQL sessions
Recently, I have encountered an interesting issue, as I could not perform specific database operations due to unwanted and active sessions using the database. Thus, I will briefly note the solution for...
View ArticleHow to read interface statistics on Cisco Catalyst switch using SNMP protocol
Today, I will show you how to create a simple shell script to read and print interface statistics on Cisco Catalyst switch using SNMP protocol.
View ArticleFreeCol - the Colonization of America
FreeCol is a project being undertaken to create an open source version of the 1994 Microprose Game Colonization. The first version was a clone of the old game, but work is being done to provide...
View ArticleScorched3D - artillery game with sensational effects
If you remember the DOS version of Scorched Earth, then the 3D visual effects in the latest Scorched3D game will blow you away.
View Article21st anniversary of the Debian project
Debian was founded exactly twenty-one years ago by Ian Murdock, you can even find original newsgroup subject New release under development; suggestions requested.
View ArticleHow to add new workspace in Linux Mint 17 Cinnamon
Today have I tried Linux Mint 17 Qiana Cinnamon Edition to check out new features. Do not laugh, but most of the time I spent searching for an easy way to add new workspace.
View ArticleHow to extract an ISO image
During my recent activity I have noted to check out how to extract an ISO image in a traditional way using only shell utilities. It turned out to be easier than I thought, so I will present you three...
View ArticleFour live distributions and three different security objectives
At first I wanted to write blog post about how to stay anonymous by using privacy enhanced OS, but changed my mind during research process as I couldn't pass by other highly useful solutions.
View ArticleThe Hello World Program
Today I stumbled upon the The Hello World Program website and got really amazed by the humor and quality of the published videos and tutorials.
View ArticleHow to compare the contents of two directories
This weekend I encountered a simple, but interesting topic, which concerns comparing the contents of two directories. The fun part is that you don't need any additional utilities as standard diff...
View ArticleOpenTTD - an enhanced Transport Tycoon game
OpenTTD is an open-source remake of the popular Transport Tycoon Deluxe game from Mircoprose.
View ArticleHow to check upstream distribution-specific information
Long time ago I have described an easy way to check Ubuntu release. Today I want to expand this topic a little bit further and mention about additional switch to check an upstream release, which can be...
View ArticleRemove DRM from Firefox Petition
I just signed the petition "Mozilla: Remove DRM from Firefox" on change.org.
View ArticleHow to monitor Kolab processes
I have been using self hosted Kolab Groupware everyday for quite a while now. Therefore the need arose to monitor process activity and system resources using Monit utility.
View ArticleMonit - A quick look at the web-interface
Previous entry was too long to include additional screenshots of the web-interface, so today I will write couple of words about web-interface and show you several screenshots.
View ArticleDebian Jessie and a little change during installation process
There was an interesting change in the tasksel announced on the October 5th, 2014, as it provides an opportunity to choose desktop environment during installation process.
View ArticleHow to get PID of the background process
It is a very simple operation that can be effectively used inside shell scripts.
View ArticleHow to configure TF2234MC multi-touch monitor
I had a little experience with multi-touch devices, so I was happy to to use for a while iiyama TF2234MC multi-touch monitor with Debian Wheezy. It was quite pleasant experience with a little bit of...
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