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Encrypt mail with SSL certificates

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This article is about how to use the S/MIME encryption function of common e-mail clients to sign and/or encrypt your mails safely. S/MIME uses SSL certificates which you can either create yourself or let a trusted certificate authority (CA) create one for you. read more...
permapage | score:9527 | -falko, December 12, 2011

sslh – ssl/ssh multiplexer

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sslh accepts connections on specified ports, and forwards them further based on tests performed on the first data packet sent by the remote client.Probes for HTTP, SSL, SSH, OpenVPN, tinc, XMPP are implemented, and any other protocol that can be tested using a regular expression, can be recognised. A typical use case is to allow serving several services on port 443 (e.g. to connect to ssh from inside a corporate firewall, which almost never block port 443) while still serving HTTPS on that port. read more...
permapage | score:9509 | -gg234, January 9, 2013

Create and maintain anonymous email accounts

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But that should not keep you from trying to keep your email communications private and anonymous, because if you take the proper steps, you can create and maintain anonymous email accounts that will be almost impossible to trace back to you. read more...
permapage | score:9495 | -finid, December 5, 2012

qrencode: Generate QR code from Ubuntu command line

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A QR Code (it stands for “Quick Response”) is a mobile phone readable barcode. simply encode a URL into the QR Code and then point a mobile phone (or other camera-enabled mobile) at it. If the device has had QR Code decoding software installed on it, it will fire up its browser and go straight to... read more...
permapage | score:9484 | -Linux Tips, October 26, 2011

9 Google Reader alternatives

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If you are in search of an alternative for Google Reader, this article offers a list to choose from. They have been listed under three categories – Desktop, Self-hosted, and Web service. Three are under each category, and are the ones I’ve either used in the past, or have read about. read more...
permapage | score:9463 | -finid, March 27, 2013

Install MATE on Fedora 18

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Aside from the KDE, GNOME 3, LXDE and Xfce desktop environments, users also have the option of running the MATE and Cinnamon desktop environments. The only problem, and a very minor one, is that there are no separate installation images for MATE and Cinnamon. read more...
permapage | score:9451 | -finid, December 6, 2012

Install skype from repository in Ubuntu 12.04

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Since Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx), Skype is part of the Canonical partner repository. To install Skype add the Canonical Partner Repository. It is highly recommended to use the package provided in the Canonical partner repository, not the one distributed from the skype website...

(here are some nicely precise prints) read more...
permapage | score:9425 | -Linux Tips, April 12, 2012 (Updated: April 24, 2012)

Install Steam client on Fedora 18

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Since everybody seems to be Steam-ing and the Steam client is not in the default Fedora 18 repository, read more...
permapage | score:9421 | -finid, February 19, 2013

Cinnamon on Kali Linux

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One of those desktop environments is Cinnamon, a new desktop environment built atop GNOME 3 technologies, so installing it will not take up too much disk space on the system, as most of the required components are already installed on the system. read more...
permapage | score:9419 | -finid, March 27, 2013

Install Razor-qt on Ubuntu 12.10

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The latest edition is Razor-qt 0.5.2. This article shows how to install it on Ubuntu 12.10 or any other edition of Ubuntu you might be running. read more...
permapage | score:9396 | -finid, January 30, 2013

Active Directory Integration with Centrify DirectControl Express on Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric)

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Centrify Express is a comprehensive suite of free Active Directory-based integration solutions for authentication, single sign-on, remote access, file-sharing, monitoring The #1 Choice for Active Directory Integration and cloud security for cross-platform systems. It is the quickest and most proven solution for integrating UNIX, Linux and Mac systems with Windows, and delivers more functionality and more to upgrade to when compared to other free offerings.

Many Ubuntu users and Administrators struggle with Active Directory integration. One approach that folks are using is the free offerings from Centrify Express. read more...
mail this link | permapage | score:9384 | -gg234, December 2, 2011

Boxes: Draw Text Mode ASCII-art

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Boxes command is a text filter and a little known tool that can draw any kind of ASCII art box around its input text or code for fun and profit. You can quickly create email signatures, or create regional comments in any programming language. This command was intended to be used with the vim text editor, but can be tied to any text editor which supports filters, as well as from the command line as a standalone tool. read more...
permapage | score:9369 | -nixcraft, June 12, 2012

Enlightenment E17

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Most of the features are great and I think it is ready for your desktop. But there are still some very rough edges. read more...
permapage | score:9365 | -finid, January 28, 2013

Linux network tools: iptstate and pkstat

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Two small Linux tools for network stats...
iptstate displays information held in the IP Tables state table in real-time in a top-like format. Output can be sorted by any field, or any field reversed. Users can choose to have the output only print once and exit, rather than the top-like system.

Refresh rate is configurable, IPs can be resolved to names, output can be formatted, the display can be filtered, and color coding are among some of the many features.
(here are some red prints) read more...
mail this link | permapage | score:9362 | -Ray, March 4, 2011 (Updated: April 24, 2012)

Install ROSA Launcher on Fedora 18 KDE

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This article shows how to install and use it in place of the Kickoff Menu, the default menu style on Fedora 18 KDE (Spherical Cow). read more...
permapage | score:9356 | -finid, January 23, 2013

Quick Install: Screenlets in Fedora 15

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Screenlets provides a huge variety of desktop widgets, including support for Superkaramba themes and Google Gedgets (through a converter). The project supplies a convenient package for Ubuntu users, but it appears that there is no RPM for Fedora users. But, with a few simple commands, it is possible to get screenlets up and running in Fedora 15. read more...
permapage | score:9351 | -mcasperson, July 8, 2011

Tutorial: Install Cinnamon Desktop on Fedora 18

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This tutorial shows how you can install Linux Mint's Cinnamon desktop on Fedora 18. Since it has now been included in the repositories this can now be done quite quickly. Fedora's default desktop at the moment is GNOME 3. read more...
permapage | score:9348 | -falko, February 17, 2013

Install Skype in Ubuntu 10.10

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Skype software allows you to make free calls over the Internet...
Skype is a simple software which enables you to make free calls (Audio, video and conference) over the Internet by using VoIP protocol. It is available for all platform i.e. you can use it from Ubuntu, Windows or Mac OS X. It is very simple to use and graphical interface is also very user friendly with a lot of advanced features.
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permapage | score:9333 | -Linux Tips, September 26, 2010

Debian / Ubuntu Linux Install OpenSHOT Video Editor

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OpenShot is a free and open source video editor designed to create videos on Linux. This app act as an alternative to iMoive or Windows Movie Maker. I am using Debian Linux 6.x. This version ships with an older version of OpenSHOT software. How can I install the latest version of OpenSHOT under Debian GNU/Linux? read more...
permapage | score:9309 | -nixcraft, December 7, 2012

Free Ubuntu Games

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If you're fed-up with first person shooters and mid-aged graphics games, then searching for a decent free game for your Ubuntu Linux system can be quite difficult.

This compilation of five of the best quality, free of charge, Ubuntu games may help you finding more. No detailed descriptions, just some screenshots to make your drool, along with installation details. Enjoy ;)

[The games covered are Toribash, M.A.R.S, Steel Storm, NeverBall, and World of Goo.] read more...
permapage | score:9301 | -aimar, January 8, 2011
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