ImmUnity: Unity compatible Ubuntu theme
ImmUnity is a new theme, which aims to bring fabulous new look for Ubuntu compability with Unity. Immunity is a comibnation of various existing theme like Ambiance, Radiance, Elementary and much more. I have recently installed it in Ubuntu 12.10 beta 2 and works perfect. The theme was first released in 2012 April 19. The theme works [...]
How to remove old kernel and unused package from Ubuntu
Old kernel, unused packages, package configs are not necessary useful for your system. Even though you install new kernel in Ubuntu or any Linux distribution, older kernel always remains in the system. Older kernel are located in /boot folder and occupy huge space, It tends to enlarge the Grub menu. Sometimes packages are installed as a dependency of another [...]
lpr: Print file from command line
The lpr (line printer) command prints the file from the Linux terminal. The lpr utility places one or more files in a print queue for printing. The concept of queue allows several users of the system allow to send output to the single printer. The queue are printed simultaneously i.e the first file in the queue [...]
How to install .tar.gz and other tarball files in Linux
Tar.gz, .tgz, tar.bz2, .tbz2 are compressed tarball files which contains source code of the application. Tarball is used largely in Linux and is parts of GNU project. Most of the applications source code are available in tar files. The installation of file from the source can be complicated at first glance but you will find it [...]
9 things to consider while migrating from Windows to Linux
Windows and Linux are paradoxical since long time. Many people still think Linux is a obscure operating system while windows can be though as docile kind of operating system. Linux users receive accolade from the majority of the people. Linux users are often treat as a “geek” or “nerd” in the society. If you are also Linux [...]
Configure Apache with mod_wsgi in Linux server
This tutorial provides step by step guide to configure mod_wsgi along with Apache in Linux server. I am using Debian 6 Squeeze and Apache2. mod_wsgi is fast, more actively maintained and better performing that mod_python. Thus, it would be the best idea to choose mod_wsgi to run your python web apps. However, if you have [...]
Ubuntu vs Linux Mint
Ubuntu or Linux Mint. This is the question most people ask me when they set mind to install first Linux distribution in their machine. When you plan to use Linux, you are surrounded by the choice. There are 100′s of Linux distribution available, each having their own specialty. People pick their favourite distros because they find it convenient and easy [...]
Enable auto shutdown in Transmission with your own script in Linux
Transmission is a simple yet powerful torrent client. It’s available in some of the Linux distributions by default. However, one very important torrent client must have feature is missing in transmission. Now, we are going to add that feature by ourselves with our own shell script. We will make that shell script execute in Transmission after [...]
Install and Configure Apache2 with mod_python in Debian/Ubuntu server
Apache2 and mod_python are mostly used in the production server of Django and Python. The advantages of using mod_python are versatility and Python based applications will run many time faster than traditional CGI(Common Gateway Interface). I have tested this tutorial in the Debian Squeeze version 6 with Apache2. With Apache2 and mod_python installed, this tutorial should work [...]
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How to remove old kernel and unused package from Ubuntu
Old kernel, unused packages, package configs are not necessary useful for your system. Even though you install new kernel in Ubuntu or any Linux distribution, older kernel always remains in the system. Older kernel are located in /boot folder and occupy huge space, It tends to enlarge the Grub menu. Sometimes packages are installed as a dependency of another [...]
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