Following a file in ubuntu using command “tail -f”
Posted on December 17, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
Many ubuntu users are aware of the command ‘tail‘, which can be used to display the last few lines of a large file. This can be useful for viewing log files, etc. For example,when you use “tail -f” to view a logfile: tail -f /var/log/messages This will give you a scrolling view of the logfile. [...]
Read More..>>How to add the Trash icon to your desktop on ubuntu
Posted on December 16, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
By default,the Trash icon doesn’t exist on the ubuntu desktop.So is it possible to do it,of course and it’s very simple.Please see below guide for detail. Just type gconf-editor into the Alt+F2 run dialog to open the Gnome Configuration Editor. Then in the Configuration Editor window,browse down to the following key: apps \ nautilus \ [...]
Read More..>>How to enable ssh service on ubuntu
Posted on December 16, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
By default,ssh server is not installed on ubuntu desktop edition.So if you want to enable ssh service on ubuntu you must install ssh server . To install ssh server you just need to run command sudo apt-get install ssh in terminal sudo apt-get install ssh Then you can test your ssh service by sshing to [...]
Read More..>>How to uninstall/downgrade flash player in ubuntu
Posted on December 16, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | 2 Comments
Sometimes we need to downgrade the flash player for some specail reasons.For example,I ever met I can upload images in wordpress with Adobe flash player 10,I must downgrade it to Adobe flash player 9 to do my work.Below is a simple guide about how to downgrade flash player in ubuntu. 1.Check which version of flash [...]
Read More..>>How to install Amarok in ubuntu 8.04/8.10
Posted on December 14, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
1.Applications–Assessories–Terminal to open a terminal 2.Run command sudo -s and input your root password to become a super user sudo -s 3.Type command apt-get install amarok to install amarok application. apt-get install amarok Tip:About how to use apt-get,please see apt-get help 4.Done.
Read More..>>How to compile the Kernel for your Intel Mac computer
Posted on December 9, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
Compiling the kernel is an advanced topic and warrants a bit of a warning. For any reader that has ever compiled a kernel before we can say that “Compiling a Kernel” isn’t as daunting as the terminology sounds. Benefits of a correctly compiled kernel can result in a leaner kernel that can provide performance increases [...]
Read More..>>How to retore grub after reinstall your windows
Posted on November 25, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | 1 Comment
Maybe you have windows and ubuntu on you computer,If you reinstall your windows ,you will find that the grub lost,then how to restore your grub,in fact it’s very simple.You only need you ubuntu live cd. 1.Put your ubuntu live cd to your cdrom,then boot from cd to your ubuntu desktop 2.Press Ctl+Alt+F1 to open a [...]
Read More..>>The first alpha release of Ubuntu 9.04 is now available
Posted on November 23, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
Pre-releases of Jaunty are *not* encouraged for anyone needing a stable system or anyone who is not comfortable running into occasional, even frequent breakage. They are, however, recommended for Ubuntu developers and those who want to help in testing, reporting, and fixing bugs. Alpha 1 is the first in a series of milestone CD images [...]
Read More..>>Install and configure apache2 php5 mysql phpmyadmin in ubuntu 8.04/8.10
Posted on November 22, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
1.First please use command apt-get to install these packages. sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install apache2-mpm-prefork sudo apt-get install mysql-server sudo apt-get install libapache2-mod-php5 sudo apt-get install php5-mysql sudo apt-get install php5-gd sudo apt-get install php5-cli sudo apt-get install phpmyadmin Note:During the installation of mysql,system will prompt you to input the root password for mysql [...]
Read More..>>To install Adobe AIR in Ubuntu 8.10
Posted on November 20, 2008 - Filed Under Linux | Leave a Comment
This guide will give you a step by step instuction of how to install Adobe AIR and AIR application in Ubuntu 1.Download Adobe AIR at here 2.Open a Terminal (select Applications -> Accessories -> Terminal) to install Adobe AIR 3.Agree the Adobe AIR license agreement to continue the setup 4.Follow the on-screen instructions to finish [...]
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