Linux tips, Fedora tips, HOWTOs
mounting drives:
mounting NTFS partitions
using an internal multimedia card reader
automatically mounting a USB key
automatically mounting an external USB hard disk
automatic mounting of samba drives during boot
how to mount a
vfat
(FAT32) drive such that it is writable
using a zipdrive
mounting a logical volume from a volume group
resizing a logical volume
mount a Slug (NSLU2) partition
mount a VirtualBox VDI file
multimedia:
installing nVidia display driver
playing OGG files with mplayer
playing 3GP files with mplayer
enabling mp3 playback
creating an ISO file to burn to CD/DVD
how to create an SVCD from an AVI file
live radio 1/2/3/4 luisteren onder Linux
het laatste NOS journaal kijken
normalize audio of DVD tracks
write a CD from a
.cue
and a
.bin
file
adding subtitles to a movie file
create a DVD audio file (MPEG2) from an AVI file
how to enable TV output from an nVidia card
using the Epson Perfection 4490 scanner
using the Canoscan LiDE 50 scanner
convert multiple images to a movie file
using TvAnts
using the Canon Powershot A650 IS
ATI ES1000 515E and a widescreen (1680x1050) monitor
compiling
xv
with Progressive JPEG and PNG support
using a video iPod
converting an iPod from HFS+ (Mac) to FAT32 (Windows) format using Linux
compiling
fsv
for Fedora 8
converting AVI files for the iPod Touch
make gmail notifier read out e-mail sender and subject
compiling
grip
for CentOS 6
errors, error messages
error when exporting DV type 2 using Kino
fixing the
LIL-
LILO error
fixing the
LIL
LILO error
ssh pauses a long time before giving the password prompt
ssh tunnel suddenly stops working
yum is stuck
Windows boot stuck at loading
agp440.sys
xauth: timeout in locking authority file
fixing the Epson Perfection 4490 scanner ratchet noise
sound plays too fast (slightly)
fixing a broken 'rpm'
resolv.conf
gets overwritten, slow name lookups
phpMyAdmin: Method Not Implemented, GET to tbl_change.php not supported
rmmod rtl8187
hangs
check (fsck) a logical volume for errors
Mac:
/usr/libexec/cups/filter/rastertospl
failed
jbd2/dm-2-8
using 100% IO
system boot (startup):
using LILO instead of Grub
creating a floppy bootdisk
data backup/recovery:
undeleting files (on
ext2
filesystems)
copy Windows 2000 to another disk (using Linux)
recovering pictures from a digital camera memory card
system configuration:
running with minimal services
using checkinstall
compiling checkinstall for Fedora 13/15/17 x86_64 and for RHEL6 x86_64
disabling
httpd
keeping accurate time
how to disable Nautilus
how to change the login screen from graphical to text
automatic login with ssh
setting up
iptables
restoring the "shutdown" and "restart" options of the logout dialog
temperature sensors in the Gnome panel
changing an ext2 to an ext3 filesystem
configuring TwinView
installing Enlightenment E17/DR17
compiling Enlightenment E17/DR17 from source (Fedora Core 4)
compiling Enlightenment E17/DR17 from source (Fedora 8)
upgrading from Fedora Core 4 to Fedora 8
sorting
rpm
packages by size
using mouse keys
/var/log/secure
empty
re-enabling focus follows mouse in Fedora 12
Enabling automatic login and automatic wireless connection in Fedora 12
Setting the default paper size of
evince
to A4
Change the date format of gnumeric
different wallpapers for each workspace, with fast switching
specific hardware:
setting up a D-Link DSL-G604T wireless router
getting the IguanaWorks USB IR transceiver to work
transfer tracks from a Garmin GPS to Google Earth
using the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball
keeping your PC cool and quiet
setting up a Samsung ML-2240 printer
using the Alfa AWUS036H wireless adapter
cleaning the lens of a Plextor PX-716A DVD writer
setting up a joystick / steering wheel to work with CentOS
setting up an OBD2 Bluetooth adapter
RMAIL configuration:
using RMAIL with an IMAP mail server
using RMAIL to send SMTP mail
adding a custom header line to outgoing RMAIL messages
Miscellaneous
Using the Digitus DA-70145 USB to Serial converter on a Macbook
convert multiple images to a PDF
Making a backup of all MySQL databases
Reset a forgotten MySQL root password
decoding a Skype timestamp
installing
xcalc
on Fedora 8 / Eeedora
Disable underlining of bad syntax in ECB under emacs
Disable ECB startup messages
Installing and using the dbg php debugger
playing Colin McRae Rally 2 under Wine, multiplayer
Compiling Wine
Using your gmail account securely
Using an
mc
shell (ssh) link over a different port
Smart Weather WH 1280 wireless weather station manual
compiling Common C++ 1.8.1
mining bitcoins and litecoins using an nVidia card
convert an ical 1.7 file to 2.0
Other useful info:
Best Free Software
list, and
Windoze 2000 installation notes
.
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