OpenSource software should be encouraged more…
When you delete a file normally, the data stays on the disk — the filesystem just marks the space as available. The data can be recovered with the right tools. If you need to make sure it is really gone, you can overwrite it securely.
shred -vzf -n 5 /dev/sdb
The -v flag shows progress, -z adds a f[……]
A humorous take on common Linux frustrations — a lighthearted look at what annoys even the biggest open source fans. :-)[……]
A humorous take on common Linux frustrations — a lighthearted look at what annoys even the biggest open source fans. :-)[……]
I have been using my HTC Wildfire for quite some time now. It is not a bad phone but it is somewhat limited, mainly in memory and speed. Plus, I really wanted to experiment and see what a custom ROM could do.
From my research, SuperOneClick is the most popular tool for rooting the Wildfire. You can[……]
When you need to format a partition from the command line, a few commands are all you need. Here’s the typical workflow.
First, create the filesystem:
mkfs.ext4 /dev/sdxy
If you want to reserve less space for the root user:
tune2fs -m 0 /dev/sdxy
Check the filesystem for errors before mounting[……]
A sarcastic take on the age-old Windows problem: when the system asks you to insert the installation disk, even though it is already installed.[……]
A sarcastic take on the age-old Windows problem: when the system asks you to insert the installation disk, even though it is already installed.[……]
Drush is a command-line shell interface for Drupal. It lets you do almost anything you would do through the Drupal admin interface — enabling modules, clearing caches, running cron, backing up the site — all from the terminal.
The preferred way to install Drush is via the official PEAR[……]
XBMC Media Center (formerly Xbox Media Center) is a free and open source cross-platform media centre and HTPC application. I have been using it for just a few months but I never tried any media centre as good and configurable as this one.
Version 11, codenamed “Eden”, was a significant r[……]
lftp is a versatile command-line file transfer tool. What makes it stand out is its ability to open multiple connections for a single download, which can significantly improve transfer speeds on servers that limit bandwidth per connection.
The command I use most is pget[……]
As mentioned in the last post, I was going to go to the PHP Conference in London.
Well, I have been! :-)
It was the first time for me but was exactly as expected. Very interesting, entertaining, and absolutely inspiring…
Unfortunately the slides are not always easy to find as I haven’t f[……]
This year, for the first time, I will be attending to the PHP Conference in London. There are going to be so many interesting talks.
Have a look with your eyes..
Here you find the official schedule. Unfortunately it’s still provisional.
Anyway I took the time to create a simple spreadsheet to[……]