CACert.org – get free ssl certificates.

2014-07-28 1 min read Uncategorized

From CACert website :

CAcert.org is a community-driven Certificate Authority that issues certificates to the public at large for free.

CAcert’s goal is to promote awareness and education on computer security through the use of encryption, specifically by providing cryptographic certificates. These certificates can be used to digitally sign and encrypt email, authenticate and authorize users connecting to websites and secure data transmission over the internet. Any application that supports the Secure Socket Layer Protocol (SSL or TLS) can make use of certificates signed by CAcert, as can any application that uses X.509 certificates, e.g. for encryption or code signing and document signatures.

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cd across parallel directories

2011-03-14 1 min read Bash Linux

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Here is a simple and fast way to cd across parallel directory.

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Ultralight DIY distribution

2011-01-02 1 min read Linux
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Tiny Core: Ultralight DIY distribution

When reviewing a lightweight distribution, the term Swiss Army knife is sometimes employed to indicate that it’s packed with features despite a diminutive size. However, at 11MB for the ISO, Tiny Core is more of a blank-slate distribution, as when booted from a CDROM or a USB stick, it presents the user with a simple desktop consisting merely of a task launcher and a package manager. It contains some good ideas and it’s already perfectly usable, but I think it needs a few more refinements in order to become great. more»

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Empty a file

2010-12-26 1 min read Learning Linux
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This one is for those who know the “touch” command. Hope all of us do not follow a  command just because it is on one of the popular site without trying to understand the command and the output.

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Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat 10.10 Post Installation Guide

2010-10-12 1 min read Linux

Ubuntu Maverick Meerkat 10.10 Post Installation Guide ubuntu.jpgUbuntu 10.10 codenamed Maverick Meerkat is released. As you all know Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution since it aims on usability and ease of installation. The new version of Ubuntu comes with Gnome 2.32 and Linux kernel 2.6.35. Of course all software is updated with new versions. The installation has also become very easy and fast. The user has to do only a few clicks until he boots up to his new Ubuntu desktop. Download Ubuntu 10.10 install it and let’s see a few tips and tricks!

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