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The blog post provides a detailed guide on how to compile QEMU from source and make a Debian package with CheckInstall. It includes instructions on getting CHECKINSTALL installed, preparing for checkinstall, getting QEMU compiled,...
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The tutorial shows how to set up a PGP key pair in Linux using the GUI. It assumes you are using Gnome as your desktop environment and that you have the default Gnome software installed. It provides a step-by-step guide to create ...
The blog post discusses a tool called exifsort, written in Perl, that organizes unorganized photos and movies into a date-based directory hierarchy. The author explains the need for such a tool, as photo-management programs someti...
The blog post explains how to autostart VMware Virtual Machines at Boot in Linux. It provides three different methods to do so, with the third method being the most reliable. The author also provides a script that can be used to a...
The blog post discusses the process of running a Perl script suid, which is not a standard option for dynamic languages. The author explains how to accomplish this using a patched App::Par::Packer and provides a pre-packaged versi...
The blog post provides a script to offline and remove a hard drive from a Linux machine, with a disclaimer about the risk of data loss and corruption if not done properly. It also includes instructions on how to use the script and...
0Lacuna Expanse and Team UNSC – Tommy Butler
2013-10-04 •
The blog post discusses Lacuna Expanse, a free MMORPG written in Perl, and the author's experience playing the game. It highlights the benefits of forming alliances with other players and the support and camaraderie it offers. The...
The blog post explains how to create larger, smoother, and longer gif animations from mpeg or avi movies using Linux, ffmpeg, and imagemagick. It provides a detailed workflow and tips for adjusting gif image dimensions.