Category Archives: Linux

How Do I Copy and Rename Linux Files?

$ cp kartook.conf.backup   kartook.conf $ cp stuff stuff.bak Note: The cp command will overwrite files with the same name without warning. To be prompted before overwriting, use the -i flag, like so: $ cp -i kartook.conf.backup foldername/kartook.conf cp: over kartook.conf.backup foldername/kartook.conf (y/n)? Renaming Files Use the mv command to rename a file or move […]

Hide Icons on Gnome Desktop

The first step in achieving clutter free desktop area is “Hiding icons on desktop”. Gnome provides a way to do that. First open up gconf-editor (Gnome Configuration Editor) by executing following command. gconf-editor Now navigate to /apps/nautilus/preferences and uncheck the tick mark on the option show desktop. As soon as you uncheck the option show […]

pidgin yahoo connection refused -Solved

I’ve done those steps: 1. Open file /etc/hosts with gedit: $ sudo gedit /etc/hosts 2. Add the following line to the end of hosts: 66.163.181.184 scs.msg.yahoo.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ # The following lines are desirable for IPv6 capable hosts ::1         localhost ip6-localhost ip6-loopback fe00::0 ip6-localnet ff00::0 ip6-mcastprefix ff02::1 ip6-allnodes ff02::2 ip6-allrouters ff02::3 ip6-allhosts […]

free GroundWork Traning until the end of June, 2009. Getting Started with free seat

Due to the overwhelming demand for access to the free training session on Friday, May 8, we’ll be extending the offer of a free seat to Getting Started with GroundWork until the end of June, 2009. There is a limit of 40 students per class, so you’ll want to reserve your spot now. But please, […]