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Ubuntu - Force remove broken package

2012-08-05T13:17:00.000+08:00

Error:

E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
A package failed to install. Trying to recover:

Solution:

$ sudo mv /var/lib/dpkg/info/<broken package>.* /tmp

$ sudo dpkg --remove --force-remove-reinstreq <broken package>
(Reading database ...
dpkg: warning: files list file for package `<broken package>' missing, assuming package has no files currently installed.
(Reading database ... 243692 files and directories currently installed.)
Removing <broken package> ...

Credit: Here

Android - GitHub error: Connection refused

2012-07-28T07:51:00.000+08:00

Error:

github.com[0: 207.97.227.239]: errno=Connection refused
fatal: unable to connect a socket (Connection refused)

Solution:

Use https://github.com instead of git://github.com

Credit: Here

Ubuntu + Moblock; Enable Internet Messaging Client

2010-05-02T03:21:00.001+08:00

Instructions:

# sudo vi /etc/blockcontrol/blockcontrol.conf

WHITE_TCP_OUT="http https 1863 5222 5050"

Note on ports:
1863: MSN Messenger
5222: GoogleTalk
5050: Yahoo! Messenger

Ubuntu {9.10 and 10.04} x64 Diskless Terminal Client Project

2010-04-30T17:18:00.085+08:00

Current setting:

Terminal/NFS/DNS/DHCP server IP: 192.168.1.2
Router IP: 192.168.1.1
Kernel: 2.6.31-21-generic

Instructions:

A. Server side:

Blue item: Replace with your setting
Red item: Follow

# sudo apt-get install dhcp3-server tftpd-hpa syslinux nfs-kernel-server initramfs-tools
# sudo vi /etc/dhcp3/dhcpd.conf

allow booting;
allow bootp;
subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
range 192.168.1.10 192.168.2.15;
option broadcast-address 192.168.1.255;
option routers 192.168.1.1;
option domain-name-servers 192.168.1.2;

filename "/pxelinux.0";
}

# sudo /etc/init.d/dhcpd3 start
# sudo vi /etc/default/tftpd-hpa

9.10:

RUN_DAEMON="yes"
OPTIONS="-l -s /tftpboot"

10.04:

TFTP_DIRECTORY="/tftpboot"
TFTP_OPTIONS="--listen --secure"

# sudo mkdir -p /tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg
# sudo cp /usr/lib/syslinux/pxelinux.0 /tftpboot
# sudo vi /tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/default

LABEL linux
KERNEL vmlinuz-2.6.31-21-generic
APPEND root=/dev/nfs initrd=initrd.img-2.6.31-21-generic nfsroot=192.168.1.2:/nfsroot ip=dhcp rw

# sudo chmod -R 777 /tftpboot
# sudo /etc/init.d/tftpd-hpa start
# sudo mkdir /nfsroot
# sudo vi /etc/exports

/nfsroot             192.168.1.*(rw,no_root_squash,async)

# sudo exportfs -rv
# sudo cp /boot/vmlinuz-`uname -r` ~
# sudo vi /etc/initramfs-tools/initramfs.conf

BOOT=nfs
MODULES=netboot
NFSROOT=192.168.1.2:/nfsroot

# sudo mkinitramfs -o ~/initrd.img-`uname -r`
# sudo cp -axv /. /nfsroot/.
# for x in usr var home lib dev opt selinux mnt srv; do sudo mkdir /nfsroot/$x ; sudo cp -axv /$x/. /nfsroot/$x/. ; done
# sudo cp /nfsroot/home/`whoami`/*-`uname -r` /tftpboot/
# sudo vi /nfsroot/etc/network/interfaces

#auto eth0
iface eth0 inet manual

#sudo vi /nfsroot/etc/fstab

proc            /proc           proc    defaults        0       0
/dev/nfs       /               nfs    defaults          1       1
none            /tmp            tmpfs   defaults        0       0
none            /var/run        tmpfs   defaults        0       0
none            /var/lock       tmpfs   defaults        0       0
none            /var/tmp        tmpfs   defaults        0       0

# sudo vi /nfsroot/etc/dhcp3/dhcpd.conf

delete these lines:

allow booting;
allow bootp;
subnet 192.168.1.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 {
range 192.168.1.10 192.168.2.15;
option broadcast-address 192.168.1.255;
option routers 192.168.1.1;
option domain-name-servers 192.168.1.2;

filename "/pxelinux.0";
}

# sudo vi /nfsroot/etc/exports

delete these line:

/nfsroot             192.168.1.*(rw,no_root_squash,async)

B. Client side:

1. Boot from LAN (PXE Boot)
2. To add swap later on:

# sudo apt-get install dphys-swapfile
# sudo losetup /dev/loop0 /var/swap
# sudo swapon /dev/loop0

Note on swap:
1. Swap will be auto 2x of your memory
2. Swap set is not permanent (cleared during re-boot, to set again --> re-run 2 items on the bottom)

Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + Firefox + Flash high CPU usage

2010-04-22T00:23:00.000+08:00

How to reduce CPU usage (at least) when using Flash based applications in Firefox

Instructions:

check your firefox version (mine = firefox-3.6.5pre)
sudo gedit /usr/lib/firefox-3.6.5pre/firefox.sh
append the following to the end, save and re-run firefox

export XLIB_SKIP_ARGB_VISUALS=1

Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + Firefox x64 + Flash Player i386

2010-04-22T00:09:00.000+08:00

Having problem playing Flash base game in Ubuntu 9.10 x64 with firefox x64? Install flash player 32bit to fix this... I've found a script to do this (I've update it with working links)

Instructions:

Touch a file name flash10_en.sh with below entries and run with sh flash10_en.sh

#!/bin/bash
# Script created by
# Romeo-Adrian Cioaba romeo.cioaba@spotonearth.com
# Super minor updates by jason.melton[at]gmail[dot]com
# Updates by Alejandro Cuervo 3[at]cuervo[dot]net
# Released under GPL

echo "Closing Firefox"
sudo killall -9 firefox

echo "Downloading and instaling Getlibs for required libraries"
wget http://frozenfox.freehostia.com/cappy/getlibs-all.deb
sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb

echo "Removing previous installs of flash:"
sudo apt-get remove -y --purge flashplugin-nonfree gnash gnash-common mozilla-plugin-gnash swfdec-mozilla libflashsupport nspluginwrapper
sudo rm -f /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/*flash*
sudo rm -f ~/.mozilla/plugins/*flash*
sudo rm -f /usr/lib/firefox/plugins/*flash*
sudo rm -f /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins/*flash*
sudo rm -rfd /usr/lib/nspluginwrapper

echo "Installing ia32-libs and nspluginwrapper"
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs nspluginwrapper

echo "Getting libs"
sudo getlibs -p libcurl3
sudo getlibs -p libnss3-1d
sudo getlibs -p libnspr4-0d

echo "Installing Flash Player 10"
cd ~
wget http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/install_flash_player_10_linux.tar.gz
sudo tar zxvf install_flash_player_10_linux.tar.gz
sudo cp libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/
sudo nspluginwrapper -i /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/libflashplayer.so

echo "Linking the libraries so that firefox can see them."
sudo ln -sf /usr/lib/nspluginwrapper/plugins/npwrapper.libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/
sudo ln -sf /usr/lib/nspluginwrapper/plugins/npwrapper.libflashplayer.so /usr/lib/firefox-addons/plugins/

echo "Done :-)"
echo "You may re-start Firefox now"

Wine - Remove uninstalled wine program from "Programs" list

2010-03-05T16:29:00.003+08:00

Instructions:

Remove /home/_YourUsername_/.local/share/applications/wine/Programs/_YourUninstalledWineProgramFolder_

Tips: You may also use System --> Preferences --> Main Menu and see if it works for you

Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + Flash Player x64

2009-12-22T18:54:00.009+08:00

Instructions:

Download latest flash player x64 HERE
tar xvzf libflashplayer-10.0.42.34.linux-x86_64.so.tar.gz
mkdir -p ~/.mozilla/plugins
mv libflashplayer.so ~/.mozilla/plugins
restart firefox
enter: about:plugins

Issue: Google chat in newer gmail cause browser crash
Workaround: Use older gmail (http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=1)

Thanks to --> http://nxadm.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/install-64-bit-adobe-flash-player-on-ubuntu-904/
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Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + Fingerprint Reader (UPEK)

2009-12-17T16:37:00.011+08:00

Instructions:

Setup:

sudo apt-get install libpam-thinkfinger thinkfinger-tools libthinkfinger0
sudo /usr/lib/pam-thinkfinger/pam-thinkfinger-enable

Enable user:

tf-tool --acquire *user*

Enable root (for sudo fingerprint access):

tf-tool --acquire root

Enable fingerprint for screensaver/screen lock:

sudo groupadd fingerprint
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/60-thinkfinger.rules

Copy, paste & save -->

*Copy start*

#
# udev rules file for the thinkfinger fingerprint scanner
#
# gives access to the fingerprint reader to those in the "fingerprint" group
#
# Taken from:
# http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/How_to_enable_the_fingerprint_reader_with_ThinkFinger
# which was taken and modified from:
# http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.drivers.thinkfinger/329
#

# SGS Thomson Microelectronics Fingerprint Reader
SYSFS{idVendor}=="0483", SYSFS{idProduct}=="2016", SYMLINK+="input/thinkfinger-%k", MODE="0660", GROUP="fingerprint"

# the also-needed uinput device
KERNEL=="uinput", MODE="0660", GROUP="fingerprint"

*Copy end*

sudo /sbin/udevadm trigger
sudo gpasswd -a *user* fingerprint

Restart

sudo reboot

Thanks to --> http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/How_to_enable_the_fingerprint_reader_with_ThinkFinger

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Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + NVIDIA Driver (apt-get)

2009-12-16T21:22:00.003+08:00

Instructions:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nvidia-vdpau/ppa
sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys CEC06767
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nvidia-190-modaliases nvidia-glx-190 nvidia-settings-190

Thanks to --> http://www.ubuntugeek.com/install-nvidia-graphics-drivers-190-42-in-ubuntu-karmicjauntyintrepidhardy.html

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Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + JRE x64

2009-12-08T19:42:00.005+08:00

Check out --> http://sites.google.com/site/easylinuxtipsproject/java

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Linux - A different wallpaper on each Linux desktop

2009-12-07T07:26:00.001+08:00

Check out --> http://mesanna.com/2009/05/10/a-different-wallpaper-on-each-linux-desktop/

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Dell XPS M1530 - Ubuntu 9.10 x64 - MediaDirect Button mapping

2009-12-07T03:45:00.005+08:00

Mapping Dell MediaDirect button with Rhythmbox (or other apps.)

sudo gconf-editor

apps -> metacity -> global_keybindings -> select run_command_(n) -> click disabled and enter 0xed
apps -> metacity -> keybinding_commands -> command_(n) and enter rhythmbox

Thanks to --> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=789982

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Dell XPS M1530 - Ubuntu 9.10 x64 Compatibility

2009-11-26T01:31:00.002+08:00

Version:
Ubuntu Desktop (Alternate) 9.10 - 64-bit

Download site:
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/downloadmirrors#mirrors

Hardware Compatibility:

Tested OK:

Network (LAN + Intel 3945ABG WIFI)
Sound (Internal + Output Jacks)
HDMI - (Picture + Sound )

Display + NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT (Both with default and nvidia downloaded driver)
Touchpad + Keyboard (USA)
Console Buttons
Cards Reader
Internal Webcam (with Cheese)
USB
Fingerprint Reader (UPEK) --> setup guide
Bluetooth
S-Video

Pending:

VGA
Firewire
Mic (Both built-in + Jack)
InfraRed (wait till I get the new battery for my Dell remote)

Linux - VMware Workstation 6.5.3 - Installer hang

2009-11-25T21:02:00.008+08:00

Instructions:

Open 2 Linux terminals

Become root in one of those windows

Ubuntu --> sudo su -
Other distro --> su -

In the root-ed window run...

while true; do killall -9 vmware-modconfig-console; sleep 1; done

In the non-root terminal run...

sudo ./VMware-Workstation-6.5.3-185404.x86_64.bundle --ignore-errors

Once the installer finishes go back to the root window and do a Ctrl-C to stop the kill loop

In the root window run...

vmware-modconfig --console --install-all

Thanks to --> http://communities.vmware.com/message/1350962#1350962

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Ubuntu 9.10 x64 + NVIDIA Driver (binary)

2009-11-25T20:31:00.003+08:00

Instructions:

Reset the Xorg to its default conf, and backup the conf

sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.original
sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Installing packages and dependencies

sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-`uname -r`

Remove old version drivers

sudo apt-get --purge remove $(dpkg -l | grep nvidia | awk '{print $2}')

Download the latest driver from nvidia website (I'm using 64-bit)

wget http://us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86_64/190.53/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-190.53-pkg2.run -O NVIDIA-Linux-190.pkg.run

Move the installer to /usr/src and link it

sudo install NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-190.53-pkg2.run /usr/src/
sudo ln -s /usr/src/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-190.53-pkg2.run /usr/src/nvidia-driver

Stop X. Press "Ctrl+Alt+F1", login and stop gdm

sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

Installing (I choose to let nvidia to reconfigure the conf at the last stage of the installation)

sudo sh /usr/src/nvidia-driver

Restart

sudo reboot

Thanks to --> http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=99513

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Windows 7 - HowTos, Tricks, Infos

2009-08-16T21:41:00.001+08:00

Send To menu folder

In windows explorer, type in --> shell:sendto

More option on mouse right click

Hold on Shift key, select your file/folder, and right click mouse

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Dell XPS M1530 - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 RC 7100

2009-08-06T14:19:00.001+08:00

Installed using Vista x64 drivers

R168730 - Creative Labs Dell Webcam Manager
R165116 - Creative Labs Laptop Integrated Webcam
R193152 - Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick
R190517 - SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
R182249 - Dell QuickSet
R171132 - Intel (R) Wireless WiFi Link 3945ABG/4965AGN
R140135 - Dell Bluetooth 355
R167854 - Marvell 88E80XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller
R201214 - Ricoh R5C833 SD Card Reader --> later updated using WindowsUpdate driver

NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT - VistaWin7x64_190.56
IntelMatrix_IATA89ENU -Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 7 RC
DirectX 11 - mar2009_redist

Windows 7 forum

http://www.sevenforums.com/
http://windows7center.com/

My WinVista x64 VS Win7 x64 RC Windows Experience Index (WEI)

Vista:

Current issue:

No on screen indicator for M1530 volume panel (Dell Quickset issue?)

Tested - Software/Hardware

ImgBurn 2.5.0.0 - x86 - OK
Firefox (Shiretoko) with Flash Player 10 - x64 - OK
7-zip - x64 - OK
WinRAR - x64 - OK
SyncToy 2.0 - x64 - OK
Dell Webcam Center/Manager - x86 - OK
Motorola VE538 Internet via Bluetooth/USB (USB driver version 3.7) - x64 - OK
JRE 6u15 - x64 - OK

x64 - Windows - Firefox - Flash

2009-08-06T13:23:00.002+08:00

Enable Flash on Firefox x64

Download latest Firefox 64-bit here ; install default
Download Flash Player 10 for Firefox here ; install default
Copy C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\NPSWF32.dll to C:\Program Files (x86)\Shiretoko\plugins

openSUSE 11.1 - Mobile broadband via Bluetooth connection

2009-08-04T19:22:00.001+08:00

Carrier: Celcom 3G
Mobile: Motorola VE538
Connetion: Bluetooth

Package needed: wvdial, ppp

1. Connect your mobile to your laptop via a bluetooth connection

Right click on bluetooth icon -> Setup new device...

2. Disable NetworkManager

YaST Control Center -> Network Devices -> Network Settings -> Global Options -> Network Setup Method -> Traditional Method with ifup -> OK

3. Edit /etc/wvdial.conf

[Dialer celcom3g_bt]
Modem = /dev/rfcomm0
ISDN = off
Modem Type = USB Modem
Baud = 931600
Init = ATX3
Init2 = ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
Init3 = AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","celcom3g"
Init4 =
Init5 =
Init6 =
Init7 =
Init8 =
Init9 =
Phone = *99***1#
Phone1 = *99***1#
Phone2 =
Phone3 =
Phone4 =
Dial Prefix =
Dial Attempts = 1
Dial Command = ATM0L0DT
Ask Password = off
Password = ;
Username = ;
Auto Reconnect = off
Abort on Busy = off
Carrier Check = on
Check Def Route = on
Abort on No Dialtone = off
Stupid Mode = on
Idle Seconds = 0
Auto DNS = on
Minimize = on
Dock = on

4. sudo wvdial celcom3g_bt

--> WvDial: Internet dialer version 1.60
--> Cannot get information for serial port.
--> Initializing modem.
--> Sending: ATX3
ATX3
OK
--> Sending: ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
ATQ0 V1 E1 S0=0 &C1 &D2 +FCLASS=0
OK
--> Sending: AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","celcom3g"
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","celcom3g"
OK
--> Modem initialized.
--> Sending: ATM0L0DT*99***1#
--> Waiting for carrier.
ATM0L0DT*99***1#
CONNECT 115200
--> Carrier detected. Starting PPP immediately.
--> Starting pppd at Tue Aug 4 19:20:54 2009
--> Pid of pppd: 22601
--> Using interface ppp0
--> local IP address xx.xx.xx.xx
--> remote IP address xx.xx.xx.xx
--> primary DNS address xx.xx.xx.xx
--> secondary DNS address xx.xx.xx.xx
--> Script /etc/ppp/ip-up run successful
--> Default route Ok.
--> Nameserver (DNS) Ok.
--> Connected... Press Ctrl-C to disconnect

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Windows - VMware - Sharing Host's Mobile Broadband

2009-08-03T10:17:00.000+08:00

Current connection: Windows 7 VMware Host using USB connected 3G mobile phone for internet access

1. Open network connection setting for guest, and select Host-only per image below:

Windows Vista x64 - Bluetooth phone DUN connection issue

2009-04-19T00:00:00.001+08:00

Error 619: "The port was disconnected."

Solution (based on DiGi connection):

open Device Manager
Modem --> open Properties for Standard Modem over Bluetooth link
on Advanced tab's Extra settings, add --> +cgdcont,"ip","diginet"

Error 734: "The PPP Link Control Protocol Was Terminated"

Solution: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318718

openSUSE 11.1 - Banshee - Bluetooth Headset

2009-04-18T02:50:00.000+08:00

1. Create/update ~/.asoundrc with....

pcm.bluetooth {
   type bluetooth
   device 0A:1B:2C:3D:4E:5F <-- use 'hcitool scan to get bluetooth headset MAC address'
}


2. Run -->
gconftool-2 -t string -s /system/gstreamer/0.10/default/musicaudiosink "alsasink device=bluetooth"

* Revert to normal speaker -->
gconftool-2 -t string -s /system/gstreamer/0.10/default/musicaudiosink "autoaudiosink"


3. Load Banshee and enjoy...


Requirement package:

bluez, bluez-gnome, bluez-alsa



Reference: http://wiki.bluez.org/wiki/HOWTO/AudioDevices

openSUSE 11.1 - NVIDIA driver version 180.* installation/upgrade issue

2009-04-05T16:21:00.000+08:00

Issue:

Upgrade of NVIDIA version from 177.* to 180.* causing X to fail

Cause:

nvidia.ko still symlinked to older kernel

Solution:

1) init 3

2) Upgrade to NVIDIA 180.* driver (execute NVIDIA*.run)

3) rm /lib/modules/*kernel version*/weak-updates/updates/nvidia.ko

4) ln -s /lib/modules/*kernel version*/kernel/drivers/video/nvidia.ko /lib/modules/*kernel version*/weak-updates/updates/nvidia.ko

5) init 5

openSUSE 11.1 - VMware Workstation 6.5.1 not working after upgrade to openSUSE 11.1

2009-04-05T16:15:00.000+08:00

Solution: (link)

As ROOT

1) mv /usr/lib/vmware/modules/binary /usr/lib/vmware/modules/binary.old

2) run "vmware" and it will recompile