Blog posts tagged "linux"

1. 03 Sep 2024 Setting up a cache server for apt packages

   Setting up an apt-cacher-ng based cache server for Debian apt packages in my homeops context.

2. 24 Aug 2024 New source for LXD images on Crostini

   Finding a new source for LXD images on ChromeOS Crostini after the default became unavailable.

3. 08 Nov 2020 The myriad meanings of pwd in Unix systems

   Exploring the myriad meanings of pwd in Unix and Linux systems based on a Twitter poll with varied results.

4. 21 Aug 2020 The open square bracket [ is an executable

   In a shell script, the open square bracket symbol is not syntax but an executable.

5. 16 Aug 2020 Why we have /bin/ and /usr/bin/

   The simple historic reason why Unix systems have both /bin/ and /usr/bin/ directories.

6. 07 Jun 2020 Remote mount setup on the Raspberry Pi

   Setting up mount points on a Raspberry Pi for connecting to an Apple Airport Time Capsule and Google Drive.

7. 22 Mar 2020 Preparing the OS image

   How I prepared the base OS image for each of the Raspberry Pis in the Brambleweeny cluster.

8. 15 Jul 2012 Serial interest in the Raspberry Pi

   Attending the Manchester Raspberry Jam and connecting a vintage Wyse terminal to a Raspberry Pi.

9. 25 Apr 2005 Ubuntu? Thanks. But no thanks.

   Lots of people seem to be very impressed with Ubuntu, the slick new Linux distro based on Debian, running Gnome.

10. 19 Mar 2004 WAS 6.40 testdrive for Linux is here!

    Phew. What a day yesterday at the world’s biggest IT fair.

11. 18 Dec 2003 Evaluation WAS 6.40 on Linux - top reason for attending CeBIT 2004

    The prospect of SAP on Linux at CeBIT.

12. 16 Aug 2002 The OS tables are turning...

    The origins of one of my favourite phrases "Does not work on Windows".

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