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Make some apps (mainly KDE apps with text fields) start faster

Posted 02-26-2013 at 07:37 PM by the dsc (linux-related notes)
Updated 02-26-2013 at 07:39 PM by the dsc

Just create a folder "~/.compose-cache".

Or better yet, at least in a semi-philosophical level, have your startup script to create "/dev/shm/.compose-cache" every time, and just create it once, and a soft link to your home folder. No unnecessary access to your disk, writing to and reading from memory instead. Which is often assumed to be better for several cache-type usages, both for performance and (supposedly) for the lifespan of your hard disk*. Some people...

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Squid Server 2.6 _CentOS 5.6

Posted 02-26-2013 at 06:32 AM by brajeshkumar
Updated 02-26-2013 at 06:56 AM by brajeshkumar

Dear Friends,

I have configured browser based squid server in Centos. It's working fine when i browse firefox, ie & chrome.
but could not connect our public ip server through putty or vnc in windows 7. how to resolve this issue. even can not ping google.com or public url

Server IP : 172.168.1.5
Port : 3128

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Cost of ownership.

Posted 02-26-2013 at 05:15 AM by rich_c

I've noticed over the past week or two, a few of my friends have posted on social media sites regarding issues they're having with the operating system they're currently using. I'm sure when I detail what the problems are, it'll follow that the OS in question is obvious without me naming and shaming it. I thought I'd share in a bit of detail how I think migrating to Linux* might help.

Firstly, familiarity and fitting in with existing working practices. A lot has been said over...

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Hi, I like YouTube!

Posted 02-25-2013 at 02:59 PM by mintyninja41 (i'm going to the store does anyone want anything)
Updated 04-05-2013 at 12:44 PM by mintyninja41

As much as I love a good book, the internet has become a very popular medium of transporting information. There are 'illions of blogs, personal sites, and vlogs that let people express themselves in ways that were rare novelties just 10 years ago. These methods are now commonplace, viewed as a standard component of the internet. And, quite a few Wiccans have taken to YouTube to spread info about their faith. Many of these YouTubers are excellent guides in helping new Wiccans to learn about Wicca...

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