Password Policy
Some Tips for Passwords and Logins Legend: R : Root, user role S : System Accounts U : User Accounts In general order of increasing security. Do not send passwords in clear text over the network [RSU]...
View ArticleConvert From Mbox To Maildir
Converting from mbox to Maildir Introduction This article describes how to convert from mbox to Maildir format. Maildirs have quite a few advantages over mbox format, especially when you have a lot of...
View ArticleRedundant Networks
This page will describe how to set up Linux so that it works with redundant networks links to the local switch or pair of switches.
View ArticleSEO Database Website
Intended Audience In today’s fast paced world, the importance of Search Engine Optimisation and Usability has been thrust into the limelight. More and more companies and employers are hearing the buzz...
View ArticleDebian Tips
Introduction This is intended as an FAQ / Tips page to do with managing a Debian system. It’s a work in progress, so make sure that if you find something useful, and it is not listed, that you add it....
View ArticleFfmpeg
ffmpeg for 3gp on Ubuntu Here I will try and describe compiling ffmpeg for ubuntu to enable it to create 3gp files. OK, so I have a nice new Video phone. I want to be able to play, edit and create the...
View ArticleAuthoring
The Topfield ‘Toppy’ TF5800PVRA is a freeview HD recorder with a USB interface. You can download the recordings (.rec files) to a PC and then burn them to a DVD after a bit of juggling. Here is a four...
View ArticleMac Mini
Installing Linux & OSX on a MAC Mini System by [[StephenDavies]] This article is a result of my experiences and nothing else. There are probably better ways to do some things but I didn’t find them...
View ArticlePerformance Tuning
Simple performance tuning tips > I don't know if it is IO bound and don't really know how to test > such things. I just know access isn't as snappy as it used to > be. When the system is...
View ArticleBash Startup
bash has a rather complicated way of working out which init files to read when it starts up. This is documented in the man page, but since that is 900 lines long, this page summarises how it works, so...
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