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How to put any Linux distro on a USB flash drive

oicvideos — Tue, 8 May 2012 04:07:10 UTC

In this instructable I will show you how to put nearly any linux distro on a usb flashdrive. So you may have heard of linux before or maybe not. It doesnt really matter if you know all about it or nothing about it. Basically linux is kind of a broad term in the way that linux in itself was made to ...
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Radar graphics in a text world.

Computothought — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:53:34 UTC

This is sort of a follow up to "Graphics in a text world" (http://www.instructables.com/id/Graphics-in-a-text-world/). In this instructable we will capture radar images and convert them to ascii. Once that is done we will use page flipping to animate the images. If you have a text screen that can sh...
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Skype for linux?

Computothought — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:25:25 UTC

Just a photo array of how quick it was to install Skype. At this time, it is a beta. Not sure whether Microsoft will continue to support it. Yes, it is no longer open source from what I understand. Caveat Emptor. How secure it is will also be a foregoing issue. Go to http://www.skype.com/intl/en-u...
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Mixing the command line and the gui.

Computothought — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:21:27 UTC

Play pretend here for a second. You are a new accountant for a company and you need to make a consolidated financial report of many units. (This example is way over simplified, but I think you will get the idea.) You need to get a report out, but you do not have time to re-enter figures, because ...
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How to install Fedora on a USB flash drive with persistence install!

Se1f_Destruct — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:19:47 UTC

DISCLAIMER: I (Se1f_Destruct) am NOT responsible for any problems that may arrise from following this instructable. This includes: 1. Loss of data 2. Damage 3. Loss of warranty 4. Injury 5. World Domination Hello! Today, I will show you how to make a bootable flash drive that runs Fedora (16, 32 b...
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How to set up OpenWRT webserver on a pocket router WR703N

janisalnis — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:16:41 UTC

TP-LINK WRT-703N is one of the worlds smallest routers with 5x5x2 cm dimensions. This router has 400 MHz CPU, 4 MB flash (quite small), 30 MB RAM, 1 Ethernet, Wifi, 1 USB, 0.5 W power consumption. Powered via USB cable. Included power supply can be plugged in 110V or 220V nets, both voltages are O...
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Beginner's Guide To Linux

bulletBird — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 11:41:49 UTC

Chances are, if you're reading this guide, you've at least heard of linux. You may want to know what's so great about it, or maybe just how to use it. Maybe Windows is turning out not all it's cut out to be. Whatever the case, I will show you how to use, master, and hopefully love linux. What is L...
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Your personal intranet (Part 2).

Computothought — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:25:46 UTC

In part two we will get into virtual private networks, dnsmasq, and other media servers. Vpn. Mediatomb. Irc. See also: http://www.instructables.com/id/Your-personal-intranet-Part-1/ You may also like: http://www.instructables.com/id/Statusnet-the-Twitter-clone-setup/ Update: added wireless opt...
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Super simple crontab example.

Computothought — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:27:56 UTC

There comes a time when you want to let your computer be sort of a secretary and do jobs for you automatically at certain times, This instructable will help you do that, Wanted the computer to tell me when I was at 200,000 total views. The goal was to have a little popup tell when that happened. I...
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Linux command line window manager.

Computothought — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:14:17 UTC

Yes, you can have your own command line desktop manager in linux. One thing I like to use it for is to have the man page in one window and another window open working with the command to get a job done. Dvtm is a very lightweight tiled window manager for the console. Its beauty lies in that it occ...
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Pelican linux cluster.

Computothought — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:08:44 UTC

Clusters are computers that work together to work for a common cause. There are two basic types of clusters. One is a HA (high availability cluster) and the second is an HP (high performance cluster). Ha cluster allows several machines to be a failsafe for one program such as a web server that can ...
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Ubuntu and the arduino.

Computothought — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 17:10:07 UTC

The Arduino is a great little micro-controller. Originally developed in Italy, ir became sort of an open source project. You can get just the micro-controller themselves are you can get a pre-fabricated setup with the needed interfaces and simple connections. Such brand names are Arduino uno, Osepp ...
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Apache SSL WebDav Server

hackitbuildit — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 17:18:56 UTC

While DropBox and other online storage solotuoin are good I find I'm always running out of space and not wanting to choose what files I deiced to build a DropBox like Cloud storage server. The solution that have come up with uses two network protocols Webdav. I have used WebDav used for the extern...
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Linux command line audio.

Computothought — Fri, 2 Dec 2011 17:01:46 UTC

What we would like to do is to be able to listen to podcasts and music from either the internet or over the air.You should even listen to files being spoken. Just because you do not have a fancy graphics card does not mean you can not listen to music. Another reason to like this as most of it except...
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Xubuntu in your local network

robertodelle — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 14:24:42 UTC

Hi, in this tutorial I will show you how I have resolved a problem in xubuntu, as soon as you install it in your computer, xubuntu don't support browsing in your local network. I used only graphic interface. Xubuntu is a simple version of Ubuntu, particulary suitable for old computers, I have in...
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Openwrt on a pc.

Computothought — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:14:36 UTC

The little network routers you can purchase in the store are ok, but they are not upgradeable. With things changing so fast, that seems like a boon only for the router manufacturers. Also firmware upgrades quickly cease. Having a router on a pc makes more sense not only for the ability to upgrade ...
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Screen real estate (linux).

Computothought — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:54:10 UTC

Do this at your own risk as I will not be responsible for any issues: One of the biggest complaints I get is the text screen is too small. I generally agree. More recent computers actually have the ability to use a higher resolution, but do not take advantage of it in the default mode. This instruc...
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Installing freebasic on (Debian) Linux.

Computothought — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:10:48 UTC

Freebasic is like Qbasic. Most all of the instructables we do that involve programming use Freebasic. One think I like about it is the ease of programming the parallel and other ports on the computer. There are certainly lots of other programming languages you could use (i.e. http://computothought....
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Red October network discovery.

Computothought — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:54 UTC

The basis of this Instructable is based on the dialog from the movie known as "The hunt for the Red October". In the movie, one of the key lines was I think "One ping and one ping only". Pinging was a method by submarines equipped with sonar to detect what is around them. Normally you would use mo...
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Linux computer duplication.

Computothought — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:54 UTC

Here, you will be introduced to ways to duplicate a Debian based Linux computer. You could also use a commercial software program, but we will not be discussing that here. Would probably be easier to use clonezilla live boot cd, but that takes all the fun out of it. This instructable is not intended...
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Multi-terminal fun.

Computothought — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 17:44:39 UTC

With a windowed environment you basically have only one screen. to play with. With Linux, you have several dependiing on the distro and system limitations. We are going to play with the keys to switch terminals and even log in as other people all at the same time. The keys sequence are shown in the...
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Linux command line news.

Computothought — Tue, 1 Nov 2011 04:40:21 UTC

Since news is mostly text anyway, the command line excels in this area. Newsbeuter is a fairly simple program to use and work with. Not only will it import opml files typically used by a lot of newsreaders, but you can easily add newsfeeds via an ascii file. News readers are also called news aggrega...
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Linux command line email.

Computothought — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:52:13 UTC

Linux command line email can be a very good thing. For example. if for some reason. you should lose your gui interface then you can still interact with the world. Personally I like it because not using the gui allows the machine to work faster and I can use an old laptop or desktop with less than up...
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How to use a school computer for whatever you want!

777777b — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:59:10 UTC

First, you will need to collect all of your tools. tools: Computer with ability to boot off of usb. A 4GB+ flash drive or external HDD A windows pc w/ an admin account. Download your other tools. First, download Universal USB installer on your admin computer. http://www.pendrivelinux.com/downl...
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Graphics in a text world.

Computothought — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:31:16 UTC

Sometimes when sitting at a text only terminal, It would be nice to see some kind of picture even if it was crude. For example, you just got an email saying you have to look at this picture! Here you will get a chance to experiment with pictures from the command line. Thought not perfect, you may ha...
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Screencasting revisited.

Computothought — Sat, 8 Oct 2011 20:04:10 UTC

Thought we might take another try at screencasting. There is an earlier version of how to screencast with gtk-record-MY-Desktop, but it did not work for me. So, I decided to try something new. You may remember ffmpeg from squeeze a video instructable. It is not only a very versatile program, but it ...
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Share Files and Folders between Ubuntu11.04 (host) and Windows virtual Machine(VirtualBox OSE)

ron.rakesh.mandal — Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:07:09 UTC

Folder sharing between Linux and Windows Virtual Machine Picture tutorial Its a Step by step picture tutorial for sharing files and folder in between Host linux (ubuntu 11.04) and windows vitrual machine running inside ubuntu 11.04. First install VM virtual box guest add-on before continuing. To...
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Getting instructable counts.

Computothought — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 04:50:52 UTC

Lets say you wanted to know how several instructables are doing. Did not take the time to make it with a gui. that is your homework. Just picked a few instructables from the first page as an example. You will want to create a data file with the urls or the web address of the instructables you have c...
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How to play Windows games on Linux

mrehn — Sun, 2 Oct 2011 18:42:34 UTC

Hello, im Max this is my first Instructable so, im gonna show you how to play windows games WITHOUT wine on linux (ubuntu). Download Playonlinux You can Manually install it on :http://www.playonlinux.com/en/ or you can search playonlinux in your software center. Set the games up Heres what ...
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How to set up a solar powered webcam server using NanosG20 running Debian

janisalnis — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:54:31 UTC

NanosG20 is one of the most energy efficient Linux boards wtth a 400 MHz ARM processor, consuming <1 W when running and 25 mA from 5 V in power-down mode.With a webacm and WiFi stick power consumption is 2.5 W. This is the right board if you need a low-power solution like when running on solar en...
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How to setup webcam data server on a Fox Board G20 ( Foxboard ) running Debian

janisalnis — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:43:42 UTC

Recently a number of boards running embedded Linux have appeared. You can set up a home automation webserver with a webcam and some other functions. Here you can learn how to program embedded Debian board Fox board G20. http://www.acmesystems.it/?id=allproducts Company has a nice webpage how to get...
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How to set up a HD webcam on Bifferboard running Debian

janisalnis — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:11:23 UTC

Bifferboard is the smallest size Debian board from http://bifferos.co.uk/ It's hardware is like for NAS server. But it was not possible to re-program NAS server that it becomes a Bifferboard. Processor slow, only 150 MHz. RAM 32MB, small too. Power consumption from wallplug with webcam, hub and US...
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How to set up home data server using OpenWRT on Linksys WRT160NL router

janisalnis — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:12:16 UTC

Every home needs a router. Why not to turn your router into a webcam and data server, for example, to monitor a baby. Linksys router WRT160NL can be reprogrammed to use OpenWRT (that is a kind of Linux), to connect a hub, flash stick, webcam, sound card, one wire interface and arduino for relay con...
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Install any linux from a usb the easy way

pac-man — Wed, 7 Sep 2011 07:14:16 UTC

Are you tired of wasting all your disks on linux distros? Mabye your cd drive is broken? Or mabye you cant be bothered to get a disk out and burn the linux iso? In this instructable I am going to show you how to install linux from a usb the easiest way I know how. What you need Ok,what you nee...
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Legacy networking with linux.

Computothought — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 11:02:06 UTC

We have already done networking with xrdp and ltsp. Now, this is a very good way to use older equipment. Especially in an emergency. Knowledge of using the command line is required. Mouse jockeys need not apply. I say that with affection. Most Unix/Linux are set up to connect to the serial ports...
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How to make a virtual machine of Linux on Windows using VirtualBox

iampiggywiggy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:19:50 UTC

This video will teach you on how to make a virtual machine of Linux on a Windows 7 notebook using VirtualBox. Please tell if this video was good. :D This video was submitted for the fulfillment of our requirements in a computer subject. Machine Project in BASICON(Basic Computer Concepts) Submitt...
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How to make a virtual machine of Linux on Windows using VirtualBox

iampiggywiggy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 02:12:08 UTC

How to Play DVD's in Ubuntu

wazupwiop — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:00:57 UTC

If you are just getting started in Ubuntu, I highly recommend that you check out my other guide "Ubuntu: Getting Started". It will help you get started in the basics of Ubuntu. That said, onto the instructable: Ubuntu is a great OS, but one issue is that DVD decryption is not included by default...
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Ubuntu: Getting Started (11.04)

wazupwiop — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:06:29 UTC

Ubuntu is a linux operating system based off of Debian. It is my personal favorite distribution of linux. While Ubuntu is a great operating system, it can create some issues for both new and advanced linux users. This instructable is to help demystify Ubuntu and give you some things to get starte...
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Linux setup for SSH password less login.

Computothought — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:32:42 UTC

There are many times when I do not want to always keep typing in passwords to log into local servers. Not only that, I do not want to be typing passwords when people are watching. If you run a primarily linux network like I do then this can be a real boon to your use of the systems not to have to d...
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Text to speech with linux.

Computothought — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:56:16 UTC

Ever wanted to get your computer to talk. This might be real important in an emergency if you can not talk. It is so easy to do this. Update: Added a section to read a text file. Note: There is a gui for Festival, but I have not found a use for it. http://sourceforge.net/projects/carnival/files/ ...
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Crossword or Scrabble helper.

Computothought — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:16:16 UTC

Doing a crossword and no one around to ask about a word, then this instructable is for you. Have not played scrabble since I was a kid. Also like to do crossword puzzles. If everyone uses the same tools, then it really is playing fair.There is an easy way to make the game more interesting and you in...
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Twi_X10 - The synergy of Twitter and X10

kivid — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 06:07:59 UTC

The goal of this Instructable is to show you how to automate your home lighting (or appliances) with X10, setup your computer to control the devices, and then get Twitter to do the control. Experience with Python, the Linux command line, and Twitter's dev api will help make this Instructable easier ...
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Linux computer tweeting.

Computothought — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:37:34 UTC

Done this for quite a while and I love it. Real computer automation. This is an instructable to get your linux computer to access twiiter via the command line for both sending and receiving tweets. The great thing about this is it will work on a system without a gui. An older computer would be perfe...
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Ltsp clustering.

Computothought — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:04:13 UTC

UbuntuLTSP LTSP-Cluster This page is specific to Ubuntu versions 9.10, 10.04 If you find this information applicable to additional versions/releases, please edit this page and modify this header to reflect that. Please also include any necessary ...
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Part III LTSP Maintenance.

Computothought — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:54:08 UTC

This instructible is mainly for keeping software installed via the standard repositories up to date. You definitely really need to be at least an intermediate linux user to accomplish this instructable. Ask for help for an expert if you fell uncomfortable with it. With ltsp you really have two sepa...
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Show your enthusiasm with an Ubuntu Linux Mousepad!

jdogtotherescue — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:55:02 UTC

I needed a new mouse pad so i got a black one from the store. It was just a blank one so i wanted to give it a decal. So from the same store i got a few other supplies for the project but most important was a metallic silver permanent marker. Sharpie used to make them but i guess they don't anym...
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Introduction to installing web apps.

Computothought — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:38:05 UTC

Web applications are a boon to the computing environment. Traditionally you would load computer software applications locally on every system. Even with automated software deployment systems, can still be support intensive. With web applications you can load applications just once on a server and ...
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Another almost free computers thin client set up Part II.

Computothought — Tue, 5 Apr 2011 23:07:48 UTC

In this section we will add some internet safety software and allow access to the net from the ltsp clients. Setting up a proxy To filter the internet we need a tool to allow us to do that. Tinyproxy allows us to do that. Launch the Synaptic Package Manager from the "System" - "Administratio...
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How to make Ubuntu look like a Mac

TechyGeeky — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:53:54 UTC

Macbuntu: http://sourceforge.net/projects/macbuntu/ Ubuntu: http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop Blog: http://techreviewerblog.blogspot.com/ Facebook: http://on.fb.me/fsCTE8 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/comsa42 Website: http://techygeeky.dyndns-blog.com/ Instructables: http://www.instructables.com...
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