Bookmarks & history inaccessible in Firefox 3.5?

I have the same problem. i got a pop-up suggestion in Firefox itself(enclosing screenshot). I am also providing the link to the Mozilla help page I was led to-http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/The+bookmarks+and+history+system+will+not+be+functional?style_mode=inproduct

I have still not used it due to lack of time but will do it soon & also update the post then.

Bookmarks & history inaccessible in Firefox 3.5?

I have the same problem. i got a pop-up suggestion in Firefox itself(enclosing screenshot). I am also providing the link to the Mozilla help page I was led to-http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/The+bookmarks+and+history+system+will+not+be+functional?style_mode=inproduct

I have still not used it due to lack of time but will do it soon & also update the post then.

What should I do if Fedora 11 shows "Hard Disc Failing"?

What should I do if Fedora 11 shows "Hard Disc Failing"?

Is it anything serious?

I am attaching the screen-shots here on my blog-http:// aveek.wordpress.com/ & also uploading to the NIT Durgapur GLUG-named aveek1.png & aveek2.png.

[gallery link="file" orderby="title"]

If you go through the links provided by Indranil Das Gupta on the NIT Durgapur LUG mailing list(link above), we would see its NOTHING to worry about in most cases.

What should I do if Fedora 11 shows "Hard Disc Failing"?

What should I do if Fedora 11 shows "Hard Disc Failing"?

Is it anything serious?

I am attaching the screen-shots here on my blog-http:// aveek.wordpress.com/ & also uploading to the NIT Durgapur GLUG-named aveek1.png & aveek2.png.

[gallery link="file" orderby="title"]

If you go through the links provided by Indranil Das Gupta on the NIT Durgapur LUG mailing list(link above), we would see its NOTHING to worry about in most cases.

Using wireless data card(EVDO) in Linux

I got my BSNL EVDO card today itself. I used it for some time on my friend's laptop with Windows XP.  I had to install a driver. The attached disc with the EVDO(manufacturer-ZTE), had a file on Linux that stated that I had to modify the Kernel source code & all. However, all I did on my Fedora 11 was to edit network connections & add a "Mobile broadband"-->CDMA. I don't know why the vendor's default option didn't work(i got 3 options-vendor's, GSM & CDMA). I saved my username & password & I was instantly connected.

What is EVDO?

Using wireless data card(EVDO) in Linux

I got my BSNL EVDO card today itself. I used it for some time on my friend's laptop with Windows XP.  I had to install a driver. The attached disc with the EVDO(manufacturer-ZTE), had a file on Linux that stated that I had to modify the Kernel source code & all. However, all I did on my Fedora 11 was to edit network connections & add a "Mobile broadband"-->CDMA. I don't know why the vendor's default option didn't work(i got 3 options-vendor's, GSM & CDMA). I saved my username & password & I was instantly connected.

What is EVDO?

Google's translation utility

I used Google's translation utility to translate everything- options, et. al for the translated Google group of NIT Agartala GNU/Linux Users group in Hindi.

Here are a few screenshots:

Before using Google translator, I was unable to translate the options atop the menu buttons.

[gallery link="file" orderby="title"]

Google's translation utility

I used Google's translation utility to translate everything- options, et. al for the translated Google group of NIT Agartala GNU/Linux Users group in Hindi.

Here are a few screenshots:

Before using Google translator, I was unable to translate the options atop the menu buttons.

[gallery link="file" orderby="title"]

Problems connecting to Freenode channels on IRC via Windows (Mibbit client)?

Freenode no longer supports Mibbit. Discoverd it today, while helping a friend in a cyber cafe via gtalk.

Just use this & solve your problems- http://webchat.freenode.net/

If you do not have a registered "nick"(user id), then try out any you wish & if already registered try another choice. do register your "nick" later if you are regular on the IRC. Nick setup help.

Problems connecting to Freenode channels on IRC via Windows (Mibbit client)?

Freenode no longer supports Mibbit. Discoverd it today, while helping a friend in a cyber cafe via gtalk.

Just use this & solve your problems- http://webchat.freenode.net/

If you do not have a registered "nick"(user id), then try out any you wish & if already registered try another choice. do register your "nick" later if you are regular on the IRC. Nick setup help.

Making your own radio station?

Making your own radio-station?

Try GNU Radio-http://gnuradio.org/

I am doing the same for my college radio at NIT Agartala, India.

Being Open Source, it is cheap & much more reliable. It has been extensively tested for bugs by various users. It has a vibrant community & they are willing to help you for any problems that you face for free.

The USRP2 costs around $1,500(USD) outside of the USA for organizations but is extremely robust.

For details visit-http://www.ettus.com/sales

Making your own radio station?

Making your own radio-station?

Try GNU Radio-http://gnuradio.org/

I am doing the same for my college radio at NIT Agartala, India.

Being Open Source, it is cheap & much more reliable. It has been extensively tested for bugs by various users. It has a vibrant community & they are willing to help you for any problems that you face for free.

The USRP2 costs around $1,500(USD) outside of the USA for organizations but is extremely robust.

For details visit-http://www.ettus.com/sales

Faster way to download youtube videos

I found the youtube downloader too slow. So, I found another way out.

I opened youtube, let the full video be streamed. Then I went to the temp(temporary) directory & copied the video file after the full video got streamed.

Upto 50% quicker!! Works same ways with Windows. All files are copied to the directory, even the pictures you view on a webpage. They are erased as soon as you close the webpage.

In Linux, the directory is /temp. Find out the flash video file(.flv) or try to find the file whose size is increasing & is of size suitable t be the video file. Try playing it by VLC player.

For Windows XP, the directory is C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\8axcg82l.default\Cache for Firefox. ..../User/....may also have your own username. Just find the file of increasing size. Rename as <filename>.flv  if you don't wish to select the program used to open it repeatedly.

Sadly, the cache of Google Chrome is cached & you cannot copy easily from there.

Faster way to download youtube videos

I found the youtube downloader too slow. So, I found another way out.

I opened youtube, let the full video be streamed. Then I went to the temp(temporary) directory & copied the video file after the full video got streamed.

Upto 50% quicker!! Works same ways with Windows. All files are copied to the directory, even the pictures you view on a webpage. They are erased as soon as you close the webpage.

In Linux, the directory is /temp. Find out the flash video file(.flv) or try to find the file whose size is increasing & is of size suitable t be the video file. Try playing it by VLC player.

For Windows XP, the directory is C:\Documents and Settings\User\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\8axcg82l.default\Cache for Firefox. ..../User/....may also have your own username. Just find the file of increasing size. Rename as <filename>.flv  if you don't wish to select the program used to open it repeatedly.

Sadly, the cache of Google Chrome is cached & you cannot copy easily from there.

So easy to add devices in GNU/Linux

I used my printer on both my laptop & desktop so easily. It is a HP psc 1210, an all-in-one printer & scanner.

I added it without need to use any CD/DVD as is required in Windows to install drivers. All the drivers are pre-loaded. I just clicked on add printer. Just a one minute job.

FOSS rocks!!

So easy to add devices in GNU/Linux

I used my printer on both my laptop & desktop so easily. It is a HP psc 1210, an all-in-one printer & scanner.

I added it without need to use any CD/DVD as is required in Windows to install drivers. All the drivers are pre-loaded. I just clicked on add printer. Just a one minute job.

FOSS rocks!!

Windows driver problem solved using Linux

I formatted my 4 year old IBM Think Centre desktop. After that I could not get the LAN card drivers for my Intel ones. I did not know my motherboard number & could not get it on the board after opening the CPU box.Even IBM & Lenovo sites did not help-I searched for 4 hours.

Then I installed the Ubuntu 9.04 I received via mail. I chose Ubuntu as my parents use the desktop & it would be easier for them. All the drivers were built into it. I did not need to update anything from the internet for it.

Open source sure rocks!! This will satisfy the sceptics.

Windows driver problem solved using Linux

I formatted my 4 year old IBM Think Centre desktop. After that I could not get the LAN card drivers for my Intel ones. I did not know my motherboard number & could not get it on the board after opening the CPU box.Even IBM & Lenovo sites did not help-I searched for 4 hours.

Then I installed the Ubuntu 9.04 I received via mail. I chose Ubuntu as my parents use the desktop & it would be easier for them. All the drivers were built into it. I did not need to update anything from the internet for it.

Open source sure rocks!! This will satisfy the sceptics.

Gmail's offline utility

The Gmail offline utility is cool. It uses Gears on your computer to store your latest mails.

It is much better than the email clients like Outlook or Evolution as it organises your mails in the same way as Gmail does using the uber-cool AJAX.  The mails are stacked together in a thread for ongoing email correspondence.

Now, Gmail also loads more quickly than before. Wordpress also uses Turbo (that uses Gears) to store files (of your blog) on your computer to speed it up.

However, it is to be used ONLY on your personal computer-it doesn't require password.

Gmail's offline utility

The Gmail offline utility is cool. It uses Gears on your computer to store your latest mails.

It is much better than the email clients like Outlook or Evolution as it organises your mails in the same way as Gmail does using the uber-cool AJAX.  The mails are stacked together in a thread for ongoing email correspondence.

Now, Gmail also loads more quickly than before. Wordpress also uses Turbo (that uses Gears) to store files (of your blog) on your computer to speed it up.

However, it is to be used ONLY on your personal computer-it doesn't require password.

NVIDIA's new Tesla supercomputer

Wow!!

After the Apple G-4 cube, this is the first time such a powerful PC is up for grabs. However, it doesn't have the  aesthetic looks of the cube. And it is costlier as well. So, it will be. 96o cores & NVIDIA's CUDA parallel computing architecture.

However, it is more of a rich man's toy at prices upward of $9,995 or for the dedicated professional.

NVIDIA's new Tesla supercomputer

Wow!!

After the Apple G-4 cube, this is the first time such a powerful PC is up for grabs. However, it doesn't have the  aesthetic looks of the cube. And it is costlier as well. So, it will be. 96o cores & NVIDIA's CUDA parallel computing architecture.

However, it is more of a rich man's toy at prices upward of $9,995 or for the dedicated professional.

Linux Fest at NIT Agartala

Finally, our Linux fest has taken a very concrete shape. It will probably be a fedora 11 Release Party!!

For more visit NIT Agartala GLUG.

To see our event registered as a Fedora event visit--the Fedora events page & the Fedora Release events page

Linux Fest at NIT Agartala

Finally, our Linux fest has taken a very concrete shape. It will probably be a fedora 11 Release Party!!

For more visit NIT Agartala GLUG.

To see our event registered as a Fedora event visit--the Fedora events page & the Fedora Release events page

Use more security in Gmail

I advise you to use the more secure https rather than http protocol. Just go to your Gmail settings->General->last field..select "Always use https"

However, if you do not have a very fast internet connection, then Gmail may become painfully slow.

My BSNL Broadband was a bit slow once & I had to wait for more than a minute for it to load..

Use more security in Gmail

I advise you to use the more secure https rather than http protocol. Just go to your Gmail settings->General->last field..select "Always use https"

However, if you do not have a very fast internet connection, then Gmail may become painfully slow.

My BSNL Broadband was a bit slow once & I had to wait for more than a minute for it to load..

About distros

Want to know what are the official distributions. Go to-- http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html

This Linux distro was developed by CERN & Fermilab--https://www.scientificlinux.org/

About distros

Want to know what are the official distributions. Go to-- http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html

This Linux distro was developed by CERN & Fermilab--https://www.scientificlinux.org/

Grease monkey & grease metal

Gease metal as an add-on in Google Chrome & Grease monkey in Firefox can be used to run scripts on a page. They are being used to do anything from removing annoying Facebook applications to unlocking Orkut albums.

Try Googling for more..However, most of the scripts sites have been acted upon & loopholes closed..

Grease monkey & grease metal

Gease metal as an add-on in Google Chrome & Grease monkey in Firefox can be used to run scripts on a page. They are being used to do anything from removing annoying Facebook applications to unlocking Orkut albums.

Try Googling for more..However, most of the scripts sites have been acted upon & loopholes closed..

Speed up Firefox--some tips

Please refer--http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Speed-Up-Firefox_31.html

Also get add-ons like No-script, Adblock Plus & Flashblock.

Speed up Firefox--some tips

Please refer--http://howto.helpero.com/howto/Speed-Up-Firefox_31.html

Also get add-ons like No-script, Adblock Plus & Flashblock.

Some forums & mailing lists

Here is the list(exhaustive)--

www.linuxquestions.org

A full list of Red Hat & Fedora mailing lists --http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo

Fedora forum-- http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=25252
Open SuSE mailing list-opensuse@opensuse.org

Ubuntu mailing lists & forums--https://lists.ubuntu.com

http://ubuntuforums.org

Some forums & mailing lists

Here is the list(exhaustive)--

www.linuxquestions.org

A full list of Red Hat & Fedora mailing lists --http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo

Fedora forum-- http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=25252
Open SuSE mailing list-opensuse@opensuse.org

Ubuntu mailing lists & forums--https://lists.ubuntu.com

http://ubuntuforums.org

Some online magazines & journals pertaining to GNU/Linux

1. The Linux journal-www.linuxjournal.com

2. Linux Magazine--www.linux-mag.com & its namesake  http://www.linux-magazine.com/

3.Linux Format--http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/ ; TuxRadar--http://www.tuxradar.com/

4.Linux User & Developer--http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/

5.Full Circle Magazine--http://fullcirclemagazine.org/

Some online magazines & journals pertaining to GNU/Linux

1. The Linux journal-www.linuxjournal.com

2. Linux Magazine--www.linux-mag.com & its namesake  http://www.linux-magazine.com/

3.Linux Format--http://www.linuxformat.co.uk/ ; TuxRadar--http://www.tuxradar.com/

4.Linux User & Developer--http://www.linuxuser.co.uk/

5.Full Circle Magazine--http://fullcirclemagazine.org/

Some popular blogs

The blogs-----

Best Linux distros for power users, gamers, newbies and more. Your route to Tux heaven : TechRadar UK--

http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/best-linux-distros-for-power-users-gamers-newbies-and-more-596697?artc_pg=3

Also checkout Digitizor--http://digitizor.com/

Some popular blogs

The blogs-----

Best Linux distros for power users, gamers, newbies and more. Your route to Tux heaven : TechRadar UK--

http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/best-linux-distros-for-power-users-gamers-newbies-and-more-596697?artc_pg=3

Also checkout Digitizor--http://digitizor.com/

RPM cookbook

This is an interesting take on the RPM by Shakthi Kannan--

http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/packaging-red-hot-paneer-butter-masala.pdf

RPM cookbook

This is an interesting take on the RPM by Shakthi Kannan--

http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/packaging-red-hot-paneer-butter-masala.pdf

Video tutorials on FOSS tools

Visit the Durgapur LUG's tutorials' site--

http://dgplug.org/intro/tutorials

Video tutorials on FOSS tools

Visit the Durgapur LUG's tutorials' site--

http://dgplug.org/intro/tutorials

Want to learn some cool stuff this summer? Then read on...

Please visit the site to know more about online Summer training under Durgapur LUG in the field of GNU/Linux & FOSS. No entry fees!! Starts on June 25. On the IRC. Install Linux as soon as possible.

http://wiki.dgplug.org/index.php/SummerTraining

Want to learn some cool stuff this summer? Then read on...

Please visit the site to know more about online Summer training under Durgapur LUG in the field of GNU/Linux & FOSS. No entry fees!! Starts on June 25. On the IRC. Install Linux as soon as possible.

http://wiki.dgplug.org/index.php/SummerTraining

Create a Web Application in Java in 1 hour with Apache Tomcat

Refer to the link-http://www.thebitsource.com/2009/02/03/create-web-application-in-java-in-1-hour-with-apache-tomcat/

Create a Web Application in Java in 1 hour with Apache Tomcat

Refer to the link-http://www.thebitsource.com/2009/02/03/create-web-application-in-java-in-1-hour-with-apache-tomcat/

Searching for jobs in the arena of Free & Open Source Software(FOSS)?

This blog has listings of  many job opportunities in the field of FOSS- http://fossjobs.wordpress.com/

Searching for jobs in the arena of Free & Open Source Software(FOSS)?

This blog has listings of  many job opportunities in the field of FOSS- http://fossjobs.wordpress.com/

Guidelines for users new to mailing lists

Fedora mailing list guidelines:

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines

Please read Shakthi Kannan's document :

http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/mailing-list-etiquette.pdf

The above is PDF

For PDP( Smaller size; Requires Open Office-FOSS alternative to MS Office) http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/mailing-list-etiquette.odp

Guidelines for users new to mailing lists

Fedora mailing list guidelines:

https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate/MailingListGuidelines

Please read Shakthi Kannan's document :

http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/mailing-list-etiquette.pdf

The above is PDF

For PDP( Smaller size; Requires Open Office-FOSS alternative to MS Office) http://www.shakthimaan.com/downloads/glv/presentations/mailing-list-etiquette.odp

Legally free e-books on FOSS & GNU/Linux

A book on Python--http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/Python 

A book on Ubuntu Linux-http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html 

 Linux comic books-http://www.hackettandbankwell.com/issues 

 

Legally free e-books on FOSS & GNU/Linux

A book on Python--http://www.swaroopch.com/notes/Python 

A book on Ubuntu Linux-http://www.ubuntupocketguide.com/download_main.html 

 Linux comic books-http://www.hackettandbankwell.com/issues 

 

Some interesting facts about Linux & hackers

On Ankit Fadia & hackers:

http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/pipermail/ilugc/2006-April/024972.html

This IIT Bombay Professor is among India's 50 most powerful people.He supports FOSS.

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/04/0415_india_most_powerful/36.htm

Some interesting facts about Linux & hackers

On Ankit Fadia & hackers:

http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/pipermail/ilugc/2006-April/024972.html

This IIT Bombay Professor is among India's 50 most powerful people.He supports FOSS.

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/04/0415_india_most_powerful/36.htm

Fedora Electronics Lab

Be updated with the latest developments of the Fedora Electronics Lab--http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/

Stay informed through the mailing list-http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-electronic-lab-list

FEL Developer's corner

http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/#Developers_Page

FEL  Publications and Presentations

http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/#Publication_Page

This is Aanjhan's blog, one of the key contributors to FEL:

http://blog.tuxmaniac.com/

Also try one of his pages--http://www.tuxmaniac.com/

Fedora Electronics Lab

Be updated with the latest developments of the Fedora Electronics Lab--http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/

Stay informed through the mailing list-http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-electronic-lab-list

FEL Developer's corner

http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/#Developers_Page

FEL  Publications and Presentations

http://chitlesh.fedorapeople.org/FEL/#Publication_Page

This is Aanjhan's blog, one of the key contributors to FEL:

http://blog.tuxmaniac.com/

Also try one of his pages--http://www.tuxmaniac.com/

Some cool stuff for electronics students

Try the sites related to Arduino:

http://www.arduino.cc/ 

Try it. Its great!! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino 

Download it--http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software 

http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKSP4 

A tutorial--http://www.ladyada.net/learn/arduino/ 

For more just Google-"arduino"

The dealer for India-
http://ashwin.venkat.googlepages.com/arduino

Some cool stuff for electronics students

Try the sites related to Arduino:

http://www.arduino.cc/ 

Try it. Its great!! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arduino 

Download it--http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software 

http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKSP4 

A tutorial--http://www.ladyada.net/learn/arduino/ 

For more just Google-"arduino"

The dealer for India-
http://ashwin.venkat.googlepages.com/arduino

Completed my probation as Fedora ambassador

I compted the probation period of one month with Fedora as an ambassador recently.

Completed my probation as Fedora ambassador

I compted the probation period of one month with Fedora as an ambassador recently.

Am now a Fedora ambassador under probation

Had applied for & been made the Fedora ambassador of the region. Am currently undergoing a probation period of one month.

Am now a Fedora ambassador under probation

Had applied for & been made the Fedora ambassador of the region. Am currently undergoing a probation period of one month.

LUG up & roaring

Nothing can stop us now. Using internet in the corridor outside the college lab using lan cable thrown out & switch.  See for yourself.

LUG up & roaring

Nothing can stop us now. Using internet in the corridor outside the college lab using lan cable thrown out & switch.  See for yourself.

My burning desire fulfilled

Finally after almost five years, I am actually learning something about Linux. What i started when I was in my eighth standard now culminates with my visit to NIT Durgapur. The vibrant & co-operative people there helped open up my horison & also guided me a lot.

I thank Mayank daga, the President for helping me out right from arriving there. Also I would thank Debayan, Sandeep and Vignesh for helping me out in all technical & social stuff.

The extremely modest speakers also helped out a lot. I had quite a long period of interaction with Mr.Abhas Abhinav, Mr.Indranil Das Gupta and Mr.Pradeepto Bhattacharya.

Three cheers for NIT Durgapur LUG!!

My burning desire fulfilled

Finally after almost five years, I am actually learning something about Linux. What i started when I was in my eighth standard now culminates with my visit to NIT Durgapur. The vibrant & co-operative people there helped open up my horison & also guided me a lot.

I thank Mayank daga, the President for helping me out right from arriving there. Also I would thank Debayan, Sandeep and Vignesh for helping me out in all technical & social stuff.

The extremely modest speakers also helped out a lot. I had quite a long period of interaction with Mr.Abhas Abhinav, Mr.Indranil Das Gupta and Mr.Pradeepto Bhattacharya.

Three cheers for NIT Durgapur LUG!!

Setting up the LUG of NIT Agartala

Finally, with the help of peers, seniors & teachers especially Mr. Dwijen Rudrapal, Mr. Monojit Deb & Mr.Kunal Chakma we are setting up our LUG.

We have arranged a seminar on Linux & FOSS on 24th February, 2009.

We are probably also working on a database management system & online ticketing system for an auditorium in Agartala, Tripura.

We begin be giving out the Fedora 10 distro & FEL, Sabayon, Open SUSE and few games like Open Arena.

We also plan to hold regular gaming, coding & web designing competitions in the hostel---all GNU/Linux based.

Open small step for us....
......

Setting up the LUG of NIT Agartala

Finally, with the help of peers, seniors & teachers especially Mr. Dwijen Rudrapal, Mr. Monojit Deb & Mr.Kunal Chakma we are setting up our LUG.

We have arranged a seminar on Linux & FOSS on 24th February, 2009.

We are probably also working on a database management system & online ticketing system for an auditorium in Agartala, Tripura.

We begin be giving out the Fedora 10 distro & FEL, Sabayon, Open SUSE and few games like Open Arena.

We also plan to hold regular gaming, coding & web designing competitions in the hostel---all GNU/Linux based.

Open small step for us....
......