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how to contribute
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issues
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using so-called open office suite
offspring
Bugnux
business edition
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Sam
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remasterme
reviews
Installing PCLinuxOS - what a breeze
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TWEAKS
Bash
Bash history
Amend ~/.bashrc
- http://richbradshaw.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/bash-tips-and-tricks/
- This makes bash append history instead of overwriting it, and makes it so that
- each time the prompt is shown it writes out all the history.
shopt -s histappend
PROMPT_COMMAND="history -a"
- This will make sure that spelling mistakes such as ect instead of etc
- are ignored.
shopt -s cdspell
- This will ignore duplicates, as well as ls, bg, fg and exit as well,
- making for a cleaner bash history.
- see HISTIGNORE below - it doesn't work
export HISTIGNORE="&:mc:ls:[bf]g:exit"
- The following command seems to achieve nothing either.
export HISTCONTROL="ignoreboth"
- This will change multiple line commands into single lines for easy editing.
shopt -s cmdhist
Console
The following alters the prompt for a user to a simple '$'. Other details appear in the title bar, thus leaving more room for the commands themselves:
function setprompt
{
local RESET="\[$(tput sgr0)\]"
if [ `id -u` = 0 ] # check if user is root
then
PS1="\[\e]2;\u@\H \w\a\e[31;1m\]#\[\e[0m\] "$RESET
else
PS1="\[\e]2;\u@\H \w\a\e[34;1m\]$\[\e[0m\]$RESET "
fi
}
setprompt
The following in /root/.bashrc does the same and changes the colour of the prompt to red. I'm obliged for these functions and will provide a reference as soon as I can find it.
function setprompt
{
local RESET="\[$(tput sgr0)\]"
if [ `id -u` = 0 ] # check if user is root
then
PS1="\[\e]2;\u@\H \w\a\e[31;1m\]#\[\e[0m\] "$RESET
else
PS1="\[\e]2;\u@\H \w\a\e[34;1m\]$\[\e[0m\]$RESET "
fi
}
setprompt
Core dumps
reference: http://www.justlinux.com/nhf/Filesystems/Core_Dump_Files_and_What_To_Do_About_Them.html
Action: Add the following to /etc/X11/Xsession to prevent core dumps
#addition to stop core files being created
ulimit -c 0
nVidia driver
Amend /etc/X11/xorg.conf as follows:
#http://www.redhatmagazine.com/2007/11/20/tips-and-tricks-why-does-xorgs-cpu-usage-shoot-up-when-using-nvidias-driver/
#added
#Option "RenderAccel" "on"
#Option "UseEvents" "on" - amended for LCD displays - see later reference
#this can cause problems on some hardware so if X starts getting flaky and
#crashing, set UseEvents back to false.
#amended: http://www.linuxlove.org/2007/12/27/get-the-correct-60hz-refresh-rate-with-nvidia-driver-on-lcds/
#net effect - my xorg.conf —>
Section "Device"
Identifier "device1"
VendorName "nVidia Corp."
BoardName "NVIDIA GeForce 6 Series"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "DPMS"
Option "UseEdidDpi" "False"
Option "DPI" "96 x 96"
Option "DynamicTwinView" "False"
Option "AddARGBGLXVisuals" "True"
Option "UseEvents" "false"
Option "RenderAccel" "true"
EndSection
Swappiness
This tweak requires some experimentation.
Amend /etc/sysctl.conf:
#http://rudd-o.com/archives/2007/10/02/tales-from-responsivenessland-why-linux-feels-slow-and-how-to-fix-that/2/
#http://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=40598&hl=swappiness
#http://mandrivausers.org/index.php?showtopic=40241&hl=swappiness
#recommended is 1 or 10
vm.swappiness=20
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The Linux Documentation Project
Rute User’s Tutorial and Exposition
GNU Manuals Online
admin
UID and GID: the basics of Linux user admin
disable user account
Simple, fast administration with Webmin Federico Kereki on linux.com December 19, 2007
webmin site
applications
backup
Back Up
Back up MBR
Grsync - PCLinuxOS mag
Rsync - The Inquirer
Tar - Vertito
Backup and Restore Partitions Using CloneZilla or Partimage
Backing up and restoring partitions with partimage by Peter on fosswire 17 Dec 2007]
bash
Unix/Linux Command Reference from fosswire.com
bash man pages
tips & tricks for bash
bash history searching
Shell, terminal, console
Pipes, Streams and Redirections
Regular expressions and search patterns
input | output
dd and possible uses input to output, combine with compression, etc
logsave save the output of a command in a logfile
direct output to file //**and**// print
regular expressions
scripting
variables | scripting : code structure
searching
tar
tasks
job management
a linux command line reference for common operations
Manipulate process priority with nice
directories
list - ls | list : list directories only | How to Describe a Command in Linux - the 'type' command | [http://www.linux.com/feature/120291 Get current directory name
files
File management | How to determine file types on Linux |
tips
history : Using Bash’s History Effectively | command line tips: history and HISTIGNORE in Bash | bashscripts.org | Secrets of the man command | View process hierarchy from the command line - pstree
Core dumps - prevent creation etc
tools
alias : FSM
date command
open as root
variables
System and enviromental variables polishlinux.org
business
sha-1 checksum replacing md5sum
debugging
desktop
A Quick introduction To FVWM - Virtual Desktop Windows Manager for Linux
Choosing a Desktop Bruce Byfield
Configure keyboard, mouse and window manager
Take charge of your window manager with WMCTRL and Devil's Pie Shashank Sharma, Dec 21, 2007
gnome
Advanced Settings | Configuration Editor - Maximumpc | Gnome Art - GDM | GDM
Xfce
Hip, hip, hip : Hurrah!
Manually edit the Xfce menu | Remove menu entries from the System menu | Set a background image for your panel
distros
oreilly | Linux vs. BSD, What's the Difference? | The distro jungle
Gobolinux
I must try this one soon.
Gobolinux
introduction
review (package management)
An Interview with Lucas Villa Real
PC-BSD
(not Linux but close enough)
a review
Slack extras
alltray on Linux packages | alltray project | alltray slackbuilds | alltray ditto | alltray ditto ditto | grub | exotic
Wolvix
a very flexible animal | DsW | download | Hunter review
Zenwalk
download
manual
support
review 23 December 2007
DVD
DVD demystified
Doom9.net - The definitive DVD backup resource
file system (hierarchy)
Understanding the Linux file system directories / hierarchy
Pclos mag article
Add a directory to your PATH
File permissions
get file details using stat
fonts
Xorg, Fonts and DPI
Font Management in Linux, Part 1 Font Perils - Carla Schroder
Font Management In Linux, Part 2 Previewing Fonts - Carla Schroder
add fonts | freefont
win fonts
Font Matrix - font manager
grub
GNU GRUB (0.97) Simplified for Newbies by Joydeep Bakshi
12-NOV-2007
Making a GRUB bootable CD-ROM and Manual
GRUB bootloader - Full tutorial
booting process explained
IBM article
linux.com : Getting started with GRUB
Recover your Grub boot loader —> Super Grub Disk
Colour in the grub menu
A visual GRUB configuration editor Sergio Gonzalez Duran Dec 26, 2007 (QGRUBEditor)
guide
make the move | Moving from FreeBSD to Linux - why?
Using Linux Media Centre
Why Home Users Absolutely Shouldn’t Use Linux
Open source doesn’t forget
GPL vs BSD: why are people fighting?
To Linus it’s not just business
Wolvix 1.1.0 on 450Mhz K6-2, 256Mb
13 reasons why Linux won't make it to a desktop near you
Why the Linux Desktop will succeed despite itself
(Comments on the previous article)
hardware
general
Is my hardware Linux-compatible? Bruce Byfield
A Synopsis Of Linux Graphics Drivers - Phoronix
Schotty's list (from openfree.org)
specific
| Configure keyboard, mouse and window manager
3D Graphics hardware performance
RAM : using with 32 bit O.S.
which video card?
wireless card for Linux
nVidia driver - edit xorg.conf RedHat magazine tip
LCD refresh rate with nVidia driver
keyboard
keyboard mapping
keyboarding ?
XBindKeys
XBindkeys again | ALT codes
swap CTRL and CAPSLOCK
memory
Kernel space: Memory management for graphics processors
package management
Smart The best for rpm at least
.rpmnew and .rpmsave files Bruce Byfield on linux.com
partitions
How to edit and understand /etc/fstab | QtParted - FossWire | Raidens Realm
Parted Magic | Clonezilla | GParted | QtParted
Partitioning with gParted howtoforge.com
programming
Rapid GUI Programming with Python and Qt
regular expressions
rescue
no power button
Fix a Frozen System with the Magic SysRq Keys | file recovery
rpm
Obtaining file information with RPM
rpm rebuild
repair rpm database | ditto pclos forum
security
GreyGeek's thread in Pclinuxos forum
firewall
How to test your Linux-Distro FIREWALL ! | Shutdown unnecessary services listening on your Linux machine…!
intrusion detection system
Breathe easily: protect your Linux box with Snort
root kits
How to scan your Linux-Distro for Root Kits
services
statistics
swap
All about Linux swap space
Gary Sims on December 03, 2007 swap partition, swap file
[http://linuxfaqblog.blogspot.com/2007/12/how-do-i-add-temporary-swap-space.html create (temporary) swap file
virtualisation
Five ways to use Windows apps in Linux | Virtual Box | Desktop Linux review of Virtual Box | How To Set Up VMware Tools On Various Linux Distributions includes PCLinuxOS | use Win
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MOZILLA
accessibility
Proposed Mozilla accessibility vision and strategy
Vocalize Firefox By Nathan Willis on December 03, 2007; excerpt follows:
Two recently released text-to-speech extensions can transform Firefox into a talking Web browser suitable for users with visual impairments — and anyone else who can use a speech interface to the Web.
info
advanced forum search | bugzilla | knowledge base | forums | mozilla.org | wiki
Flock
review the browser of the future | review by Scott Gilbertson | review Karl L. Gechlik | Dan Grabham | Percy Cabello
Firefox
intro
directory of lists of extensions etc
adding purpose
security
FireCAT 1.1 Released - Turn Firefox into a Security Platform
configuring
about:config
add-ons
learn Firefox
developer (MDC)
kb - standard diagnostic
kb - tweaking preferences
web developer
15 tricks includes pipelining, use of RAM
Firefox Tweak Guide 04-07-13 by Achilles
add-ons
activate install button
AdBlock Plus
All in one sidebar
Chroma Tabs colours tabs according to site
Content preferences
Direct link
Fast Dial
Faviconize replace tab title with icon
FoxClocks | Fox Clocks site
Fox Tor
Greasemonkey | Using Greasemonkey
No Script deals with javascript, flash and other executable content | No Script site
No Squint
PDF download
Refresh Blocker
Research Word
Secure Login
Session Manager | Preserving browser tab collections with Session Manager on linux.com By Bruce Byfield on November 12, 2007
Showcase | Showcase site
Showcase provides a new way to manage your Firefox tabs and windows by showing them as thumbnails in a single window, tab or sidebar. Includes a find bar that will filter the thumbnails, and the capability to select the thumbnails in the same way you would select files in your system.
Smiley Xtra / Extra
Speed Dial | Speed Dial site Obscures tab bar
Stylish
Translation
[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2444 FoxLingo
gTranslate
Translator
Unplug | unplug site lets you save video and audio which is embedded on a webpage
menus
Menu Editor | Dorando - keyconfig, menu manipulator et al | Tiny Menu
blank page
bookmarks
Advanced Bookmark Search
Bookmark Duplicate Detector
synchronise
Bookmarks online
Box.net
Foxmarks (buggy since last upgrade)
Yoono - buggy
firebug
home site | add-on page | review
optimising
personas
speed
increasing browser speed
Speeding up Firefox the right way Darrell Norton's blog
themes
user styles
go to top of page | foot of page | adding purpose | configuring | torrent | usability
research
Page Update Checker
Update Scanner
Yoono
Zotero
tabs
extensions for tab addicts Bruce Byfield, linux.com | Fancy Numbered Tabs Use number with ALT on Linux to navigate | Opaque and Clear Tabs | Submit to Tab | Tabs Mix Plus | Tabs Open Relative | [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/1916 Unread tabs}
A super tabbed browsing extension for both Firefox and Flock! Works with all latest stable and dev builds. Smaller than Tab Mix Plus, but includes many useful and unique features and is light and fast…
torrent
FoxTorrent, a Firefox BitTorrent client
The open source FoxTorrent Firefox extension
FoxTorrent - Next-Generation File Sharing
The Firefox extension FoxTorrent is incompatible with Firefox 2.0.0.6
go to top of page | foot of page | adding purpose | configuring | torrent | usability
ui
keyboard
Dorando - keyconfig, menu manipulator et al | keyconfig
usability
Firefox Performance Guides | 9 Functional/Usability Extensions * | Session Manager | unresponsive script warning
*this article deals with Answers, AutoCopy, Forecastfox Enhanced, Gmail Manager, Image Toolbar, Last Tab, Print Preview, Restart Firefox. Gmail Manager deals with all email accounts.
Thunderbird
adding purpose
Make your Thunderbird start page a wiki refers to Lightning, Sync Kolab, TiddlyWiki
add-ons
web mail
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SOFTWARE
applications
7zip
Review of accounting software
Adobe Reader
Amaya - multi editor
bookmark holder
Damicon's list
Gobby - group editing
ImageMagick
Inkscape
kMyMoney - Fosswire review includes link to online manual
Moneydance
partedmagic
Scribus |
Five cool open-source sleeper apps
( refers to Dia, Filelight and Philesight, Tomboy, Inkscape and XMoto )
IT Management: 15 Lesser Known Open Source Applications SeaMonkey, Pentaho BI Suite, jGnash, KWord, KSpread, KPresenter, Krita, OpenLaszlo, DataVision, Evince and others which seem to be designed for Windows
another list - 23 items This list is more my style
100 apps but there are sub-headings
bittorrent
HOW TO: Setup a Web-based BitTorrent Client J_K9 @ Linux
business
Enterprise Open Source Journal
Commercial open source DOES add value | openPClabs | open source for business pt 1 | Firebird relational database
community
building a community |
Doodle | Opinions-Online | World Meeting Planner
database
Beginners guide to database administration tools
foss
a school district's experience | artwork and free software licences
Gimp
teach yourself gimp in 24 hours
3D objects
Get rid of pesky backgrounds with the GIMP
Removing Backgrounds Quickly in the Gimp
re-sizing : Seam Carving with Gimp plugin “Liquid Rescale”
Liquid rescaling by example Polish Linux
Inkscape
Drawing Great Logos in Inkscape
Kde
particular
Krusader (Fosswire) | Krusader - Raiden
sundry
Applets Part 1
Applets Part 2
Kio Slaves Federico Kereki (linux.com) Jan 23, 2008
Utilities
Miscellaneous
Fontifier make a font from your own handwriting | article about converting writing to font
no name office
Novell downloads | how to ooxml for Pclinuxos
Customize OpenOffice.org templates
OpenOffice forum
createmyBB
admin log in | forum index | RAM | user management
miscellaneous
NSIS error | OS-tan | tan collections | win xp
spreadsheets
Abacus | Applixware | Bean sheet | Bsheet project | Editgrid | Editgrid API Simple | WikiCalc | Zoho online
Editgrid comparison | Wikipedia comparison | Wikipedia list
vi
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