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Category Archives: Linux
Ethernet-over-Power
Months ago, someone was chatting about some network upgrades they wanted to do for a local hackspace, and he mentioned “ethernet over power”. I chuckled and pointed out that he meant “power over ethernet”, to which he said that no, … Continue reading
WordPress Migration to a Subdir
Recently, kenlon.com moved its WordPress instance to a subdir on the same server. The actual move appeared to be simple: $ mv wp ed/wp Done. Well, almost. We also went into the admin dash and updated the Permalink URL in … Continue reading
ImagineFX Artists Choice Award
The magazine ImagineFX covers tools of the digital art trade, but generally has a bias toward the usual commercial products. Even though open source tools are used quite heavily (and sometimes exclusively) in some markets, ImagineFX tends to not report … Continue reading
Linux Identity
I have been asked how one goes about getting started with Linux. In answer to that, I have to say that if you are starting with Linux because you want to code, then just jump in, concentrate on learning how … Continue reading
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New Country, New Box
Prior to discovering Linux and the wonderful world of generic computers, I’d have rejected the idea of getting a desktop for home based purely on frugality. Building your own computer being as economical as it is, however, I decided a … Continue reading
Blogilo
Today I decided to try a different frontend to WordPress called blogilo. Hopefully it works.
The Frugal Computerist
Today I set up a custom Linux computer at work. I’d already built myself a computer that, at $900, is literally more powerful by orders of magnitude than a comparable Mac or PC that would cost around $2499. But the … Continue reading
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How to Use Filezilla
FTP clients are a dime a dozen. And in that situation, I typically opt for the candidate that is cross-platform for two very good reasons: I know I’ll be able to use the same, comfortably familiar client no matter what … Continue reading
give me back my home!
In the little artfilm Evil Dead 2, when Ash discovered that his hand had developed a murderous mind of its own, he lopped it off at the wrist. Similarly, I myself have found lately that my Home Directory has begun to … Continue reading
amarok
Ever since I started on Linux, I’ve heard about Amarok and what a fine example of real quality it is. I’ve known many people who swear by it; it IS the music player of GNU Linux. Even so, every time … Continue reading
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