Sharing files between Ubuntu and OSX (Snow Leopard) using NFS
NFS (Network File System) is an old way of sharing files between UNIX systems. It was written way before the time when we started sharing files the way we are sharing them right now with Windows servers and workstations.
I actually would have not installed it, because I already have a Samba server in the [...]
Change DNS settings on Windows XP
For most of the time, you will never have to bother about the DNS setting on your Windows XP, this is taken care of by your sys admin in the office, or the tech guy who installed your wifi router at home. There are rare (hopefully) occasions when the Internet is sluggish or out-of-whack, sometimes [...]
Renew IP on Linksys WRT160N
If you have the wireless router WRT160N in your home network, the way to reset or renew or reconnect your Internet connection is to go to webpage administration of the wireless router—typically http://192.168.1.1, if you did not change the default LAN IP of the router—logon to it (I hope you still remember the admin username [...]
What to do with your netbook
Now that the novelty is over and you’re not quite sure if the 7″ eee is still useful for daily use, or that 10″ MSI Wind is really up to the task, what do you do with them? You can sell them or let them gather dust in attic or you can use them for [...]
Simple Ubuntu server setup
An Ubuntu server installation can vary widely depending on what you want to accomplish. Our goal is a base installation just enough for the server to boot a multi user environment and allow for remote login via ssh.
On versions and hardware requirements
Ubuntu 9.04 is the current version, at the time of this writing. However, the [...]
How to change IP (Internet Protocol) settings
Most users don’t need to bother with the IP settings of the computer — just in case you need to, here are the steps.
For Windows XP
To get an IP dynamically, follow these steps.
From the Windows menu, click “Control Panel”
Click “Network connections”. You will see a network icon — probably labeled “LAN”, right click the [...]