Talk about a show stopper. This is a dandy one. I downloaded the latest Linux Mint 32 Bit (cinnamon) Burned the DVD image, and rebooted my computer, so I could test the DVD before I mailed it off to a friend. Everything went swell, but then it asked me for a username. Huh? What Linux […]
30
Aug
what is the userid and password needed to install Linux Mint?
Posted by Wayno Published in Note to self, Skill Level: Easyno comment
27
Aug
How to: change/add a group cover picture for a facebook group
Posted by Wayno Published in howto, Skill Level: MediumOh brother. This is not hard, but there are NO directions anywhere. 1. Go to the front page of your group. 2. Upload a photo to the group. 3. And now tricky part #1! (There’s more then one tricky part? Of course! This would not be Facebook, with just one tricky part now, would […]
26
Aug
How to install and configure openvpn (virtual private network) for Linux
Posted by Wayno Published in debian, howto, Joe, Linux Networking, Security, Skill Level: AdvancedVirtual Private Networks are a useful tool, to allow us to securely reach an isolated computer or network. Yet, is requires more tweaking then one would imagine. So here’s a step by step guide on how I did it, with a LOT of help in understanding some of the key concepts, provided by my friend […]
25
Aug
How to: compile Pidgin Instant Messenger from source for Linux
Posted by Wayno Published in Compiling Source Code, debian, howto, Skill Level: AdvancedNormally, compiling things from source code is pretty routine. I was having some problem with the old 2.7 version of the Pidgin Instant Messenger. People I deleted/removed kept resurrecting from the dead, like a vampire. (2.7 is what is in the repository for Debian Squeeze.) 1. So I grabbed the source code and started compiling. […]
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