Linux

Symantec Backup Exec Remote Agent 12 on Ubuntu Hardy

In a previous post I mentioned how I was able to get backupexec agent running on Ubuntu Feisty. Recently, we updated to verion 12 and I just wanted to share that this method worked well for me in Ubuntu Hardy also. It was a little easier because the debs that were converted with alien just updated the previously installed packages smoothly.

 

Bind9 Error on Debian Etch

For those of you running a bind dns server you may have come across this error only when trying to restart your DNS server

 Reloading domain name service... : bindrndc: connect failed: 127.0.0.1#953: connection refused
 

This has to do with the configuration of (or lack there of) in /etc/bind/rndc.conf

Setting Global Defaults in Firefox on LSTP

First to set the Proxy settings we need to edit the file called all.js in the greprefs folder and find the line that starts with proxy.type. Here is how to do this...

Application Choices on the LTSP Server

~Application Choices~

Application choices for LTSP have been a trial and error process. If you do not want your client machines using a certain program the rule of thumb is do not install it on the server. The base install of ubuntu/edubutu comes with Gaim (Instant messanging), Kino (DV video editing) and others applications that would either put a heavy load on the LTSP server of violate your acceptable use policies(AUP).

Notes on Removing Default Packages:

Cinelerra - Movie studio in a Linux Box

http://heroinewarrior.com/cinelerra.php3

Cinelerra does primarily 3 main things: capturing, compositing, and editing audio and video with sample level accuracy. It's a seamless integration of audio, video, and still photos rarely experienced on a web server.