Category Archives: Tips – Tricks

Securing Linux Server with IPKungfu

Posted on October 31, 2007 by Huy Tran

Ipkungfu or linuxkungfu is an iptables firewall script. With ipkungfu, you can easily configure as to which port of the server will be opened for connection, restrict who can access the server plus other security features. You can refer to … Continue reading →

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Upgrading to Ubuntu 7.10

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Huy Tran

When Ubuntu’s Gutsy Gibbon (7.10) is released on Thrusday there will be a mad rush to download updates and ISOs from Ubuntu’s servers. This article will explain various ways to upgrade to the latest and greatest by avoiding to download … Continue reading →

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HOWTO: Playing DVDs in Ubuntu Edgy Eft

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Huy Tran

To play most DVDs you’ll need the libdvdread3 package installed. Install it, and then run the following: sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread3/install-css.sh In other distros the install-css.sh perhaps is inside the examples directory like this: sudo /usr/share/doc/libdvdread3/examples/install-css.sh

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How to use rar files on ubuntu

Posted on August 18, 2007 by Huy Tran

Open a terminal window and type in: sudo apt-get install rar sudo ln -fs /usr/bin/rar /usr/bin/unrar After that you can find Archive Manager in the Gnome menu under Applications -> Accessories.

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How to install nmap into ubuntu

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Huy Tran

open a terminal and enter: apt-get install nmap

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