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Thu, 04/06/2009 - 18:39 — paul

Web Server & Software.


Introduction.

So now the server is built and RAID5 configured. http://wiki.soslug.org/wiki/raid_5 I'm slowly beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. All I have to do now, is select the server software and that's it; or is it?

This project has seen its fair share of setbacks; smoke pouring out - frightening; a failed brand new hard drive - frustrating, to name but two! Surely now, all I had to do to complete the project would be completed in an hour or so, with time for a little self congratulation on a job well done.

RAID 5

Thu, 07/05/2009 - 19:17 — paul

Introduction.

This page assumes you have either built your server from my previous page, http://wiki.soslug.org/wiki/debian_web_server or have sufficient knowledge to do so. It also concentrates on why I chose RAID 5 and in particular, how RAID 5 is set-up on the Adaptec 2410SA card.

Debian web server

Sun, 26/04/2009 - 23:53 — paul

How to build a Debian web server for home use.

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Introduction.

The purpose of this wiki contribution is to describe how to build and configure a web server, to operate from your home. Later on, I hope to expand it into a file server and possibly a mail server.

It will provide detailed building instructions as well as some insights as to why I chose to complete it in the way I did.

In order to make the document readable, I will split it into three pages: the physical building of the server, the RAID configuration and loading the appropriate software.

Acer 1310 Linux Installation

Sun, 12/04/2009 - 13:17 — delboy

Acer Aspire 1310 Laptop Computer

Strange as it may seem it has been extremely difficult to install my preferred Ubuntu Linux Operating System, this laptop being destined for Morroco it was extremely important that it was installed with a Linux Open Source Operating System. The system that where tried include the following: * Jaunty Jackalope 9.04 beta Desktop release * Intrepid Ibex 8.10 Desktop * LinuxMint 6 Felicia * OpenSuSE Ver 11.1 * PCLinux 2009 Only one of these installations successfully installed to Hard Disk the others although they w

Advent 9415

Wed, 18/02/2009 - 13:16 — delboy

Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex Install for Advent 9415

Introduction

This is an installation exercise for a colleague of mine who asked for a Linux distro to be installed to a Laptop Advent 9415 this comes equiped with the following features:

Advent 9415 Laptop

Specification

CPU Intel Core Duo T2330
BIOS Phoenix BIOS. Press F2 to enter
Chipset SiS M672MX

How to install a webcam in Debian Etch 64.

Sun, 16/11/2008 - 17:02 — paul

Introduction.

Webcams in Linux have had a poor press in the past, but thanks to one particular developer from France - Michel Xhaard, over 200 webcams now have drivers that work. Providing you have a supported webcam, you can now have one up and running in minutes.

Samsung Digital Camcorder VP-D10 (PAL)

Mon, 03/11/2008 - 21:05 — delboy

Introduction to Video Editing with a Samsung VP-D10

Pandora - Open Source UMPC / Gaming Handheld

Thu, 02/10/2008 - 21:36 — cc-andy
What if you could surf the web, play games and emulators, and do many other UMPC functions (word processing, etc) in a fullblown multitasking Linux distro on a 4.3" device in the palm of your hand, powered by Linux and the free software spirit? This is exactly what a few members of the open source community are making a reality. And Soon.

Dell BIOS Update on Linux PC / Laptops

Wed, 27/08/2008 - 15:59 — delboy

Dell BIOS Update

[http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_Dell_BIOS_Upgrade Source Document] Ever wanted to update your bios on your computer or laptop but cant because your not running windows. Here's a solution we came across that seems to work for the Dell 1521 Laptop and should work on other Dell also running Linux. This will work for Dell computers running both Gentoo and Ubuntu Linux.

Debian 64 and the Logitech Trackball.

Sun, 24/08/2008 - 22:05 — paul

Introduction.

Having recently purchased a Logitech trackball in order (hopefully) to reduce repetitive strain injury, I wanted to recover the ability to scroll, as well as using the trackball for its primary purpose. Here's how it's done; with all due acknowledgement to the Ubuntu forums for much of the information.

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