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How to build / compile / install a High Performance / Latest Version (1.8.3 or later) of Git version control system from Source on Ubuntu 12.04 / 12.10 / 13.04 Server/Desktop

Installing Git on Ubuntu can be as simple as this:

Method 1: The easiest and Ubuntu recommended way - using the Ubuntu package manager:
sudo apt-get install git-core
Done!

Well, it takes quite some time for the latest version of Git to reach the Ubuntu repos - as of now, the repo version is around 4 months older than the actual version of Git out there.

To install those, you need to Build/Compile/Install from the latest version of the source code.

Here is how you do that:

[HOW-TO] How to enable Malayalam Inscript Keyboard to start typing in Malayalam in Ubuntu 12.04 / Ubuntu 12.10

The Inscript Keyboard is one of the 'de facto' standards for Typing in Malayalam on Linux.

You can use the following steps to configure and enable easy and professional Malayalam Typing capability on your Ubuntu 12.04 / 12.10 desktop:

Click on the Ubuntu Dash Icon (the top-most icon in your Unity Dashbar) that is by default found towards the left end of your desktop),

When the Dash shows up, type in the following search string: "Keyboard Layout", and click on the icon that shows up in the search results.

Getting certified - RHCSA and RHCE - A Study Guide

I see a lot of need for a good self-help study guide for preparing for Redhat's RHCSA (EX200) and RHCE (EX300) examinations.

I am starting an effort in this direction, primarily to help me consolidate my knowledge in the area.

Use the Comments/Contact forms to reach me if you would like to contribute to this.

HOWTO use wget as an auto-resume no-bullshit get-it-full download manager

This should do the job:

wget --tries=0 --continue --server-response --timeout=0 --retry-connrefused <file-url>

 

If it requires FTP or HTTP authentication, just add the following before <file-url>:

--user='username' --password='password' 

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Rhythmote - A web interface plugin for remotely controlling your Rhythmbox music player - An Intro, HOWTO

For the lazy home networking addicts (like me) out there, there are times when you hate to have to move over to your Rhythmbox machine to turn down the volume or to skip a song, especially when that machine is one room far away from where you are. :P

There are also times when you might want to change the music from the comforts of your cozy bed.

Whatever be your efficiency / productivity / "laziness" need, here is one good remote interface to remotely control your Rhythmbox player:
Rhythmote - a web interface plugin for Rhythmbox that does what it's named to do.

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