Month: November 2014

Black Friday deal on Vestalink VoIP (internet phone) service

Got an email today saying that from now through November 30 you can save 40% on all Vestalink service plans, if you use the promo code: blackfriday

Since Vestalink is one of the lower-priced VoIP providers anyway, this might be a particularly good deal for those looking for inexpensive VoIP service for yourself or a family member.

This comes with the standard caveat that although I am passing this along, I cannot make any guarantees about this company or the services they offer, so read all the terms and conditions and decide for yourself whether you feel that this is a service worth trying.

Vestalink (don’t forget to use the promo code blackfriday)!

Link: How to Run Your Favorite Windows Programs on OS X with Wineskin

A lot of software comes out for Mac and Windows these days, but there are always a few games or apps that don’t make it OS X. Thankfully, you can easily port many Windows programs to OS X with a free app called Wineskin.

Wineskin is a free, open source utility that ports Windows programs to OS X so you can run them natively. It’s built on Wine, an engine made for developers to help the quickly port software. There are a few apps that do this, like previously mentioned WineBottler or commercial software like CrossOver, but we’ve had the best luck work with Wineskin.

Full article here:
How to Run Your Favorite Windows Programs on OS X with Wineskin (Lifehacker)

Link: 100 Open Source Replacements for Expensive Applications

Certain types of software have long had a reputation for being very expensive. As cloud computing has become more popular, many popular software packages have switched to a monthly subscription model rather than charging users a one-time fee. While these subscriptions often look inexpensive on a monthly basis, the fees can really add up over time.

While there are many good reasons to consider open source applications, the ability to avoid or reduce these fees continues to be a primary factor for many users. With that in mind, we’ve updated our annual list of open source applications that can replace expensive closed source apps.

Full article here:
100 Open Source Replacements for Expensive Applications (Datamation)

Link: 10 SCP Commands to Transfer Files/Folders in Linux

Linux administrator should be familiar with CLI environment. Since GUI mode in Linux servers is not a common to be installed. SSH may the most popular protocol to enable Linux administrator to manage the servers via remote in secure way. Built-in with SSH command there is SCP command. SCP is used to copy file(s) between servers in secure way.

Full article here:
10 SCP Commands to Transfer Files/Folders in Linux (Tecmint)

Link: Understanding & Learning Basic Shell Scripting and Linux Filesystem Troubleshooting

The Linux Foundation launched the LFCS certification (Linux Foundation Certified Sysadmin), a brand new initiative whose purpose is to allow individuals everywhere (and anywhere) to get certified in basic to intermediate operational support for Linux systems, which includes supporting running systems and services, along with overall monitoring and analysis, plus smart decision-making when it comes to raising issues to upper support teams.

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This is the last article (Part 10) of the present 10-tutorial long series. In this article we will focus on basic shell scripting and troubleshooting Linux file systems. Both topics are required for the LFCS certification exam.

Full article here:
Understanding & Learning Basic Shell Scripting and Linux Filesystem Troubleshooting – Part 10 (Tecmint)

Link: How to Set up Samba Server for Windows, Linux and OS X File Sharing on Raspberry Pi

Samba is re-implementation of the SMB/CIFS networking protocol, samba provides cross-platform file and print services sharing for various Microsoft Windows, OS X and Linux file sharing.

Full article here:
How to Set up Samba Server for Windows, Linux and OS X File Sharing on Raspberry Pi (Tech Rapid)

Link: The Complete Guide to “useradd” Command in Linux – 15 Practical Examples

In this article we will show you the most used 15 useradd commands with their practical examples in Linux. We have divided the section into two parts from Basic to Advance usage of command.

Full article here:
The Complete Guide to “useradd” Command in Linux – 15 Practical Examples (Tecmint)

Link: 7 Nifty VLC Tricks You Should Know

Be it Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux, VLC still remains the undisputed king of media players. From playing YouTube videos and MP3s to helping you enjoy Blu-ray movies, this open-source tool is regarded as one of the indispensable tools every desktop user should have installed. If you are using Linux right now, chances are you are a VLC user too. And if you are, we’ve got some useful tips for you that will help you get the most out of it.

Full article here:
7 Nifty VLC Tricks You Should Know (TechSource)