$ 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 […]
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Step 1: Close all programs. This will keep the computer from slowing down or freezing when removing the RPM package. It allows the computer to focus on this one task and allow it to finish quickly and accurately. This is a technique you should use whenever removing or installing any programs. Step 2: Open a […]
Script used to fwd ips from squid proxy server iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -s 192.168.0.2(client machine ip address) -j MASQUERADE
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 […]
To extract a tar.bz2 file, use the command : tar -jxvf filename.tar.bz2 To extract a tar.gz file, the the command : tar -zxvf filename.tar.gz
RMVB (Real Media Variable Bitrate). sudo apt-get install mplayer mencoder librte librte-dev mencoder -oac mp3lame -lameopts cbr=128 -ovc xvid -xvidencopts bitrate=1200 video_input.rmvb -o video_output.avi For Codec error refer HERE mencoder-ovc divx4-Copy-oac filmname.avi filmname.rmvb
I had one. Rmvb ready, I turned. Avi (at least I think so), if any. Rmvb, do the test using the following command and then tell me, do not forget to install mencoder $FG.avi mencoder-ovc lavc-oac pcm-o F2g.rmvb This command contains the path to FG.avi (Family Guy Series) on my desktop and name F2G.rmvb output. […]
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 […]
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, […]