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Laptop Locating resource

Posted 04-09-2009 at 07:40 AM by farslayer
Updated 05-09-2009 at 09:21 AM by farslayer

The Linux Laptop Sites are a great resource for finding out what works and what doesn't on a particular model of laptop.

http://www.linux-on-laptops.com/
http://tuxmobil.org/mylaptops.html
http://www.linlap.com/

Look at what laptops manufacturers are selling with Linux.. If a manufacturer is selling or certifying a particular model, odds are it will work well with whatever distribution of Linux you wish to install on it.

Dell Linux Laptops...

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UDEV Rules

Posted 03-27-2009 at 08:25 AM by farslayer

Tags device, hard drive, rules, udev

udev Rules for the Hard drives..

Use udevinfo to get unique attributes about the devices you are going to write a rule for.

udevinfo -a -p /sys/block/sda | grep -i model
Gives the following output: SYSFS{model}="LD 0 RAID1 139G"

udevinfo -a -p /sys/block/sda | grep -i size
Gives the following output: SYSFS{size}="286515200"

udevinfo -a -p /sys/block/sdb | grep -i model
Gives the following...

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Setting the Linux Hostname

Posted 03-02-2009 at 08:49 AM by farslayer
Updated 05-27-2009 at 03:12 PM by farslayer

Tags hostname

Originally Copied from http://www.cpqlinux.com/hostname.html
The original site has been down the last several times I have checked, so I am reposting the info here in my blog..

Setting the Linux Host Name

Start at the top and complete ALL steps..

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Checking your Linux host name
First, see if your host name is set correclty using the following...

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Linux in Education - resources.

Posted 01-30-2009 at 02:58 PM by farslayer
Updated 03-26-2009 at 07:12 AM by farslayer

There are a lot of links here for various projects centered around Education. Make sure you clik the Continue Reading link in the lower right to view all the content.

case studies on schools that have converted to Linux

iTALC - Intelligent Teaching And Learning with Computers
iTALC is a powerful didactical tool for teachers. It lets you view and control other computers in your network in several ways. It supports Linux and Windows 2000/XP

http://linuxappfinder.com/education...

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Acer Aspire One Resources

Posted 01-23-2009 at 03:02 PM by farslayer
Updated 05-04-2009 at 10:36 AM by farslayer

Tags aspireone linpus netbook

This page is just to consolidate all the Acer Aspire One Links we have located over time..

Linpus Lite Resources - for Your AAO
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10 Tweaks for your AAO
30 AAO hacks
Acer Aspire One Tips and Tricks - Setup Cloned or Dual Displays !!
Customize The Aspire Ones GUI
Official Acer Aspire One Forums - Good place for assistance with linpus Lite
Huawei E220 - Mobile broadband on the AAO...

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