Archive: linux

I rely on multiple desktops in order to keep my workflow organised. However each time I start up my computer I have to move these windows onto the correct desktop, which is a pain. Thankfully there is a way to place each window onto it's own desktop when your computer starts. This will explain the [...]

If you want or need sun java for your Linux Ubuntu desktop, perhaps for running Netbeans, then you will like this link http://blog.flexion.org/2012/01/10/updated-sun-java6-packages-for-ubuntu/ There is a PPA for sun java. Problem solved. More Reading:Ubuntu Git Install 1.7.5 and WhyUbuntu 10.04 Sun JavaNetbeans Disable Transparent Undocked WindowsStart windows on a specified workspacePath Tools Netbeans Open File [...]

If you need to monitor a log file in real time, then using a combination of tail and grep will allow you to watch the important parts of the file. However if the log file spans more than one line then it can quickly become difficult to read. By using sed you are able to [...]

If you create a bash script for a long running process then you may decide its much better, or even essential, that this script is run using screen. Screen is a utility that allows you to run things in a detachable terminal on the server, so you are not reliant on your own machine maintaining [...]

If you have a large folder that contains a lot of files but you only want to see what directories are in there, then this little snippet is for you: PLAIN TEXT CODE: ls -d -- */ You may decide to make an alias for it PLAIN TEXT CODE: echo "alias lld='ls -alFhd -- */'">> [...]

If you need to transfer a large amount of data from one server to another you might normally create a large tar archive, send it across and then untar it on the other end. However a slightly slicker and easier repeated way of doing this is to pipe tar directly from one server to the [...]

If you are handling a server migration and would like to have a scripted way to copy the crontab from one machine to the other then you might like this little snippet. PLAIN TEXT CODE: ssh -p2020 root@123.123.123.123 'crontab -l' | crontab - This will get the contents of the root crontab from one server [...]

Answer to this quite clear and simple question is: unetbootin Not the easiest to find but definitely one of the easiest solutions. If you search for USB bootable drive generators mostly you will find windows apps. Not too useful if you are already on Linux and simply want to try the latest version or perhaps [...]

Line-us and Lin-us are both valid pronunciations of Linus, but there is only one way to pronounce Linux (Lin-ux not Line-ux). More Reading:Netbeans Disable Transparent Undocked WindowsStart windows on a specified workspaceHow To Extract Files from Plesk BackupsNetbeans Error Wavy Line – AlternativeWriting Robust Bash Shell ScriptsSun Java 1.6.0.30 packages for Ubuntu « « Flexion.Org [...]

If you are building something that is opening a terminal, perhaps a fancy URL handler or something similar but there are errors causing the terminal to instantly close, then this is the solution for you. It's actually really simple! Create a new profile Select the "Title and Command" tab at the bottom there is an [...]