If you would like to use the latest version of Nginx and prefer using the package manager like me, the following steps below will enable you to install Nginx 1.4.4 from the DotDeb repositories. At the time of writing, the latest version in the DotDeb repo is 1.4.4.
If you would like to use the latest version of Subversion and prefer using the package manager like me, the following steps below will enable you to install Subversion 1.8 from the WanDisco repositories. At the time of writing, the latest version in the WanDisco repo is 1.8.5.
FlexGet is a multipurpose automation tool for content like torrents, nzbs, podcasts, comics, series, movies, etc. It can use different kinds of sources like RSS-feeds, html pages, csv files, search engines and there are even plugins for sites that do not provide any kind of useful feeds. There are numerous plugins that allow utilizing FlexGet… Read More
Nginx (pronounced engine-x) is a free, open-source, high-performance HTTP server and reverse proxy, as well as an IMAP/POP3 proxy server. Igor Sysoev started development of Nginx in 2002, with the first public release in 2004. Nginx now hosts nearly 12.18% (22.2M) of active sites across all domains. Nginx is known for its high performance, stability,… Read More
Bash completion is a useful tool for completion of file paths, commands etc. By default it is enabled on Ubuntu but not on Debian. Chances are, if you have been using Ubuntu like me, you will dearly miss bash completion on Debian. With two simple steps it can also be enabled on Debian. This article… Read More
If you have ever used Ubuntu Server then you should be familiar with the dynamic MOTD. This is what is presented to the user in terminal when a log on occurs. This feature is very nice as it will give you a quick look at useful information. Unfortunately, Debian Server does not include the dynamic… Read More
In order to install VMware Tools On Debian you will be employing a two step process. First you will need to right click on the Virtual Machine in vSphere and choose “guest” > “Install/Upgrade VMware Tools” pictured left. Next you will need to run the following commands in terminal. This procedure works for every version… Read More
This was brought to my attention in 2012 when Ubuntu 12.10 was released. Many people were complaining about the unity lenses and their far reaching affects(the inclusion of online shopping results in searches and online search “feature”). Since then we have had the PRISM debacle as well as many other highly publicized stories regarding our… Read More
Today I am going to jump from the norm and give a little back in terms of philosophy. I recently had a conversation with a colleague that reminded me of an old movie about Richard Stallman and The Free and Open Source Software Movements. This movie is about so much more than software as it… Read More
In order to install VMware Tools On Ubuntu 12.04 you will be employing a two step process. First you will need to right click on the Virtual Machine in vSphere and choose “guest” > “Install/Upgrade VMware Tools” pictured left. Next you will need to run the following commands in terminal. This procedure works for every… Read More