Tag Archives: Debian

Nginx Latest on Debian Wheezy

January 12, 2014 Views: 1262ArticlesDebian, DotDeb, Nginx17% Mister Wizard

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.

Subversion 1.8 on Debian Wheezy

January 11, 2014 Views: 645ArticlesDebian, Subversion, WanDisco17% Mister Wizard

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.

Debian Wheezy Bash Completion

December 31, 2013 Views: 272ArticlesBash, Debian17% Mister Wizard

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

Debian Wheezy Dynamic MOTD

December 17, 2013 Views: 9801ArticlesBash, Debian, Linux17% Mister Wizard

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

VMware Tools On Debian Wheezy

December 17, 2013 Views: 115ArticlesDebian, VMware17% Mister Wizard

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

Debian Server

July 5, 2010 Views: 780Server, SoftwareDebian, Linux17% Mister Wizard

The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have created is called Debian. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. At the core of an operating system is the kernel…. Read More