Linux tips, Fedora tips, HOWTOs

• mounting NTFS partitions
• using an internal multimedia card reader
• automatically mounting a USB key
• automatically mounting an external USB hard disk
• automatic mounting of samba drives during boot
• how to mount a vfat (FAT32) drive such that it is writable
• using a zipdrive
• mounting a logical volume from a volume group
• resizing a logical volume
• mount a Slug (NSLU2) partition
• mount a VirtualBox VDI file

• installing nVidia display driver
• playing OGG files with mplayer
• playing 3GP files with mplayer
• enabling mp3 playback
• creating an ISO file to burn to CD/DVD
• how to create an SVCD from an AVI file
• live radio 1/2/3/4 luisteren onder Linux
• het laatste NOS journaal kijken
• normalize audio of DVD tracks
• write a CD from a .cue and a .bin file
• adding subtitles to a movie file
• create a DVD audio file (MPEG2) from an AVI file
• how to enable TV output from an nVidia card
• using the Epson Perfection 4490 scanner
• using the Canoscan LiDE 50 scanner
• convert multiple images to a movie file
• using TvAnts
• using the Canon Powershot A650 IS
• ATI ES1000 515E and a widescreen (1680x1050) monitor
• compiling xv with Progressive JPEG and PNG support
• using a video iPod
• converting an iPod from HFS+ (Mac) to FAT32 (Windows) format using Linux
• compiling fsv for Fedora 8
• converting AVI files for the iPod Touch
• make gmail notifier read out e-mail sender and subject
• compiling grip for CentOS 6

• error when exporting DV type 2 using Kino
• fixing the LIL- LILO error
• fixing the LIL LILO error
• ssh pauses a long time before giving the password prompt
• ssh tunnel suddenly stops working
• yum is stuck
• Windows boot stuck at loading agp440.sys
• xauth: timeout in locking authority file
• fixing the Epson Perfection 4490 scanner ratchet noise
• sound plays too fast (slightly)
• fixing a broken 'rpm'
• resolv.conf gets overwritten, slow name lookups
• phpMyAdmin: Method Not Implemented, GET to tbl_change.php not supported
• rmmod rtl8187 hangs
• check (fsck) a logical volume for errors
• Mac: /usr/libexec/cups/filter/rastertospl failed
• jbd2/dm-2-8 using 100% IO

• using LILO instead of Grub
• creating a floppy bootdisk

• undeleting files (on ext2 filesystems)
• copy Windows 2000 to another disk (using Linux)
• recovering pictures from a digital camera memory card

• running with minimal services
• using checkinstall
• compiling checkinstall for Fedora 13/15/17 x86_64 and for RHEL6 x86_64
• disabling httpd
• keeping accurate time
• how to disable Nautilus
• how to change the login screen from graphical to text
• automatic login with ssh
• setting up iptables
• restoring the "shutdown" and "restart" options of the logout dialog
• temperature sensors in the Gnome panel
• changing an ext2 to an ext3 filesystem
• configuring TwinView
• installing Enlightenment E17/DR17
• compiling Enlightenment E17/DR17 from source (Fedora Core 4)
• compiling Enlightenment E17/DR17 from source (Fedora 8)
• upgrading from Fedora Core 4 to Fedora 8
• sorting rpm packages by size
• using mouse keys
• /var/log/secure empty
• re-enabling focus follows mouse in Fedora 12
• Enabling automatic login and automatic wireless connection in Fedora 12
• Setting the default paper size of evince to A4
• Change the date format of gnumeric
• different wallpapers for each workspace, with fast switching

• setting up a D-Link DSL-G604T wireless router
• getting the IguanaWorks USB IR transceiver to work
• transfer tracks from a Garmin GPS to Google Earth
• using the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball
• keeping your PC cool and quiet
• setting up a Samsung ML-2240 printer
• using the Alfa AWUS036H wireless adapter
• cleaning the lens of a Plextor PX-716A DVD writer
• setting up a joystick / steering wheel to work with CentOS
• setting up an OBD2 Bluetooth adapter

• using RMAIL with an IMAP mail server
• using RMAIL to send SMTP mail
• adding a custom header line to outgoing RMAIL messages

• Using the Digitus DA-70145 USB to Serial converter on a Macbook
• convert multiple images to a PDF
• Making a backup of all MySQL databases
• Reset a forgotten MySQL root password
• decoding a Skype timestamp
• installing xcalc on Fedora 8 / Eeedora
• Disable underlining of bad syntax in ECB under emacs
• Disable ECB startup messages
• Installing and using the dbg php debugger
• playing Colin McRae Rally 2 under Wine, multiplayer
• Compiling Wine
• Using your gmail account securely
• Using an mc shell (ssh) link over a different port
• Smart Weather WH 1280 wireless weather station manual
• compiling Common C++ 1.8.1
• mining bitcoins and litecoins using an nVidia card
• convert an ical 1.7 file to 2.0