Major INFO 06-2015: Do not set tmpfs on ubuntu 15.XX or Systems with systemd!!! This block PC boot !! If you want to setup a Ubuntu/Debian Laptop with a full encrypted HDD use a “alternate” CD/DVD. After Setup you have to change some little Parameters to extend the lifecycle of the SSD Chips disable Swap […]
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getsimple cms: blog plugin bug with mod_rewrite
Problem: If you use the “blog” plugin and move the blog roll to a other site or subfolder you have to recreate the “.htaccess” file. You find the “.htaccess” generator tool link inside blog plugin settings! recreate the “.htaccess” and put it into the root dir of your webspace .htaccess dump of a correct file […]
getsimple CMS the free slim lightweight CMS
getsimple is a very easy to handle Content Management System for free, it can be used for Homepages, Businesscards, Blogs.. Advantages: light no database framework opensource free fast easy to setup easy to move to a new domain offers backups tool offers recovery for posts extendable with plugins free themes clean design low system requirements […]
Ubuntu 13.04 Bug: gvfs smb Nautilus freeze hangs on copy files from a Samba Share
gvfs-smb Bug #1075923 (seen on Debian+Ubuntu+Centos..more..) Workaround: downgrade gvfs-* to Version 1.12 of 12.10 with: add /etc/apt/sources.list deb http://de.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu precise main deb-src http://de.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu precise main run: sudo apt-get update install synaptic: sudo apt-get install synaptic run synaptic: sudo synaptic remove all gvfs-* nautilus with synaptics (REALLY CHECK ALL! see “dpkg -l | grep gvfs”) search […]
FreeBSD: Clicking noise Harddrive SATA WDC WD5000LPVX SATA 3 Drive on FreeBSD 9.1
FreeBSD: Clicking noise WDC WD5000LPVX SATA 3 Drive on FreeBSD 9.1 same like in Linux: APM Funktion starts/stops the heads and make click sounds, not needed on a Server. To disable like in Linux with hdparm on FreeBSD do: If you want to disable APM (Advanced Power Management) on your hard drive to reduce heads […]
Linux Tip: Split Console Screen on Widescreen Laptop / PCs with “screen” and “terminator”
Current Laptops / PCs uses 16:9 Widescreen Displays and if you dont want to use Xorg (Gnome,unity,Openbox Desktops) you can use on Linux Console the program called “screen” it offers: – Split Consoles horizontally and vertically – disconnect the screen and let the scripts/commands active on remote Systems – reconnect if the remote Session was […]
Linux Info: UEFI + GPT + Secure Boot = Dongled OS = Printing Dollars
UEFI+GPT+dongled OS = Printing endles Dollars for PC Manufacter and M$. UEFI was offered for “security reasons” but in my opinion the normal users should be prevented by this “UEFI LOCK” to use Dual Boot or remove Windows on owned hardware, in cases of Mainboard failures the Users are forced to buy new Mainboards with […]
Linux: 46″ inch Weatherstation Display with Thinclient PC and Linux OS
With Tiny Core Linux: 46″ inch Weatherstation Display with FSC S500 Thinclient PC and Linux OS connected via DVI-D to HDMI Cable Awesome to see Satellite Images in HDTV Resolution and Full Color all developed by me. www.linuxonlinehelp.eu YOU NEED NOT to buy a “SmartTV” of Samsung cause the Thinchlient uses open Linux and offers […]
Security Warning Sicherheitsproblem: Visa Card Model 2013 with RFID Chip
Sicherheitsproblem Visa Karte Modell 2013: Wie auch beim neuen Ausweis mit RFID Chip besitzt die neue Visa Karte einen Funkchip RFID der die Kartennummer per Funk zur Kassen senden kann. Grund wird eine Umstellung des Bezahlvorganges beim Einkauf sein, Missbrauch ist nun also per Hackersoftware und Smartphone denkbar! Quasi Taschendiebstahl auf 10Meter im vorbeigehen! Tip: […]
Debian Bug: Slow user switching at Console (su, sudo, slow ssh logon, slow PC,IPv6 Problems)
Problem: On a Debian Squeeze/Ubuntu with default setup the interaction can be very slow at your Home Network. SSH Logon seems to hang seconds, Browser startup and www browsing could be slow or offer waits Background: IPv6 was implemented on newer OS, but never used at Local Networks (IPv4) cause there are no IPv6 Nameservers!!! […]
Debian Linux Wheezy: Partitioning 3TB Hard Drives with GPT Table (fdisk show 2TB max.)
Problem: On Debian Linux the brand new 3TB SATA Drives only seen as 2TB Drives by fdisk Background: GPT Partition Table must be used as new technology Solution: install “gdisk” the GPT Tool for big Drives with #sudo aptitude install gdisk clean the new Drives first Table Headers with #sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/sdb count=1 bs=512 […]
Hardware Bugs: Seagate ST3000DM001 9YN166 3TB Drives Click Noise
Problem: My brand new Seagate Drives running as Raid1 with two Seagate ST3000DM001-9YN166 on Debian clicks sometimes. Background: Noise is made by parking heads and spin control by the firmware, often seen on Home NAS (Update 2017: The Firmware of this Generation is buggy, Fault rate 70% after 2 Years) Solution: go to Manufacter Site […]