Tag Archives: Linux

How To Install Dig in Ubuntu Linux

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Brandon Harper

One tool I’m used to having without installing (it’s included by default in FreeBSD) is Dig (which is short for Domain Information Groper). Dig is a really handy tool for checking and troubleshooting DNS related issues once you learn how … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Operating Systems, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How To Fix Sound Problems In Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy on Dell Computers

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Brandon Harper

Currently, my main workstation at home is a Dell Dimension E520 which primarily runs Ubuntu 7.10, but I also dual boot into Windows XP for my photography hobby. One problem I had after upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10 from the default … Continue reading →

Posted in Operating Systems, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

How To Display Which Processes Are Using What Ports

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Brandon Harper

This is just a quick entry on how to see which software is using which ports. This comes in handy when trying to install an application server, web server, etc, and are getting errors like “port is in use”. Basically … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Databases, Operating Systems, Servers, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Can’t Login To Newegg in Firefox? Here’s How To Fix It…

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Brandon Harper

It seems like for at least a couple of years now, I’ve had problems when trying to login to newegg.com with Firefox. Across different installs of Firefox, on Windows, OS X, and Linux, etc.. no matter what I tried, Firefox … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks, Tools | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Dell Dimension E520 With Ubuntu Linux Review

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Brandon Harper

As mentioned earlier, I finally broke down and ordered a Dell Dimension E520 with Ubuntu Linux to replace my doddering primary workstation which is four years old at this point. Rather than writing a review right after opening the box, … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Operating Systems, Tech News | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

How To Display Linux VPS Memory Usage

Posted on June 20, 2007 by Brandon Harper

In my experience, the hardest thing to work around when using a VPS for hosting is limited memory. It’s definitely a challenge to try and tune a database, web server, and application server for load under the constraints of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Operating Systems, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Installing A Dell 1100 Laser Printer in Ubuntu Linux

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Brandon Harper

I’ve had an Dell 1100 laser printer for several years which has been both cost-effective and dependable for my low volume printing needs (coursework, maps, shopping lists, etc.). Trying to find how to get it to work on Linux wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Operating Systems, Tips, Hacks, & Tricks | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

My New Dell Ubuntu Desktop Is En Route

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Brandon Harper

My current desktop, right around four years old now, has been overdue for replacement for quite a long time. I’ve been holding out until quad core processors became mainstream at a price point that I was okay with, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Operating Systems | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Rant: Installing Ubuntu 7.04 With An ATI Video Card Just Plain Sucks

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Brandon Harper

I have to say I’m pretty annoyed with Ubuntu Linux at the moment. I’ve been wrestling with it all afternoon and evening to try and get it installed and working on an Lenovo / IBM T60 Thinkpad, and thus far … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Operating Systems, Tech News | Tagged , , , , , , | 22 Comments

Java 6 Shipped With Ubuntu 7.04

Posted on April 20, 2007 by Brandon Harper

Ubuntu 7.04 was recently released, and is the first Linux distribution to include the Java SDK as a standard part of the Operating System. This is exciting news and goes to show that the effort put into open sourcing Java … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Languages, Operating Systems, Tech News | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment