The task of joining Linux to a Windows domain can be a challenge. I have covered it before here (see my article “Join a Ubuntu machine to a Windows domain“), but many users have had issues with Likewise Open either not being able to join or not being able to reliably remain joined. Naturally, if [...]
Add a quick-access shortcuts to the GNOME right-click menu
I use the terminal A LOT. Why? Because I’m an old-school Linux user. Because of this I like to have multiple ways to quickly access my terminal. In my never-ending search for more and more ways to make my desktop life easier, I came across a nifty way to add a program shortcut to the [...]
Configure Linux to boot without a monitor
Many administrators/users prefer to set up their servers as headless machines. If you’re not sure what a headless machine is – it’s a PC without a monitor. This is an outstanding way to use Linux as a server as typically people install Linux servers sans GUIs. Thing is, a problem has arisen with recent iterations [...]
Use Gloobus Preview to preview your files
There are many ways to preview your files in Linux. Most often there is a single application used to preview a different file type. You have the Eye of GNOME for images, the Document Viewer for PDFs, and more. But what about a single application that will preview all types? Is there such a thing? [...]
Add parental controls to your GNOME desktop
I will preface this by saying I am not a champion for any type of censorship. But when there are children involved, there are times when this is very appropriate. But parental controls are not just about blocking specific web sites from your children’s view. Parental controls also includes keeping your children off the computer all [...]
Reporting bugs in Fedora 14
Let’s face it, when you opt to use certain Linux distributions, you do so knowing that there are going to be bugs. Fedora is one such distribution. Since Fedora is a testing ground for the enterprise-level Red Hat Linux operating system, having bugs goes hand in hand. It’s a bleeding-edge distribution and bleeding-edge distributions tend [...]
Lock down GNOME with Pessulus
There are many reasons why you might want to lock down a desktop. Say you run an internet cafe and you don’t want your users to be able to do certain things. Or what if your Linux box is being used as a kiosk and you don’t want users to be able to exit out [...]
Some helpful, but obscure, Linux admin tools
Linux is resplendent with administration tools. No matter what you need to monitor, Linux has a tool to suit your needs. You can monitor everything from file I/O, to network processes, and everything in between. You can test systems, check systems, start and stop systems…you name it. There are so many tools it’s hard to [...]
Use byobu for extended features in your terminal window
The Japanese term “byobu” means a decorative, multi-paneled screen that serves as a room divider. You’ve probably seen them all over the place. When it comes to Linux, byobu is a small software that can be used on top of your standard terminal window to add extra functionality. What byobu really is is a wrapper [...]