Tabbed browsing in Nautilus is a dream come true.
While this may be old news for many readers it was recently 'discovered' by me in an accidental way.
But now I'm hooked. It's like tabbed Firefox and makes copying or moving files a breeze.
Open Documents then a new tab for Pictures.
Right click on a picture file in the Documents folder, tab over to the Pictures folder and paste!
And yes! Sometimes I'm a bit slow.
LOL!!
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Add Custom Functionality To Nautilus
I came across this web page that explains how to add custom functionality to Nautilus.
By adding the Nautilus Action Package from Synaptic you can essentially create your own custom scripts that will show up in the right click menu.
It's not that hard to use and they provide a link to a web page filled with pre-made action scripts.
The page with a small tutorial and links to the pre-made scripts is at the link in the title or here;
Customize Nautilus
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/add-custom-functionality-to-nautilus-linux/
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
By adding the Nautilus Action Package from Synaptic you can essentially create your own custom scripts that will show up in the right click menu.
It's not that hard to use and they provide a link to a web page filled with pre-made action scripts.
The page with a small tutorial and links to the pre-made scripts is at the link in the title or here;
Customize Nautilus
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/add-custom-functionality-to-nautilus-linux/
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Google Messes Up Blogger Posts
I have noticed this problem several times including tonight.
If you post two articles within so many minutes of each other then do a Google blog search of the second article, the first article appears in Google.
Case in point.
Tonight I first posted an article on 2 programs for data and photo recovery titled "Data and Photo Recovery With TestDisk".
Then I published a post about the top 60 Ubuntu themes titled "60 Best Ubuntu Themes".
Next I went to Google, clicked on the Blog section and put in the following search term;
60 Ubuntu themes.
The results bring up my previous post about data and photo recovery and not the Ubuntu themes.
Try it for your self.
Or you can check this link;
Google Search Results
http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=60+ubuntu+themes&btnG=Search+Blogs
I have no idea why this is happening but I do hope Google fixes this bug.
And I'd like to hear from others that have had this problem.
I don't think it's an isolated case.
Thanks!
TaZMAn
If you post two articles within so many minutes of each other then do a Google blog search of the second article, the first article appears in Google.
Case in point.
Tonight I first posted an article on 2 programs for data and photo recovery titled "Data and Photo Recovery With TestDisk".
Then I published a post about the top 60 Ubuntu themes titled "60 Best Ubuntu Themes".
Next I went to Google, clicked on the Blog section and put in the following search term;
60 Ubuntu themes.
The results bring up my previous post about data and photo recovery and not the Ubuntu themes.
Try it for your self.
Or you can check this link;
Google Search Results
http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=60+ubuntu+themes&btnG=Search+Blogs
I have no idea why this is happening but I do hope Google fixes this bug.
And I'd like to hear from others that have had this problem.
I don't think it's an isolated case.
Thanks!
TaZMAn
Strange Happenings In Firefox
I use Firefox. I also use the password manager along with the password exporter plugin.
But the other night I was in a panic. I recently signed up at a few new sites and didn't export my newest password list.
And when I went to a site that I've been a member of for a long while my user name and password didn't appear!
And when I went to view my password list inside Firefox, it was empty!
Uh Oh! Now what?
So I take a look around Google and see there was a bug due to a problem with a Linux file. But that bug was a bit old and all was supposedly fixed.
I also came across some articles that mentioned what files stored the user names and passwords. The data would be encrypted but I figured that I could try a few things with them.
First, I could check the file sizes and verify if indeed they held my data or where actual zero byte toast.
Secondly, I figured I could save a copy elsewhere, reinstall Firefox then put these files back in place. This solution didn't thrill me because I felt that the encryption was based on an algorithm generated when Firefox was installed.
But I was willing to give it a try since I did have the key file.
So I copied the files to a new location, saved off my bookmarks and was ready to uninstall Firefox. But something told me to try a reboot first.
So I rebooted the computer and sure enough, my user names and passwords returned. I immediately exported the list just in case it happened again.
And it did! The following evening I had it happen again. Funny thing about all this. Both times it happened was at the same forum. Both times I went to log in at the same forum and both times I temporarily lost my user name and password list. Hasn't happened since but I now make sure to export my password list every time I sign up at a new site.
And if you are wondering about the reputation of the forum and possible games by the owner. Uh-Uh! Not there. It is one of the strictest forums I have ever been a member of.
Don't even think of asking how to recover your lost Windows password or anything else like that. Not allowed.
And in case you were wondering about those 2 files?
Open you home folder and view hidden files.
Now look for the .mozilla/firefox folder.
Open the abcxyz.default folder were abcxyz will be some mix of letters and numbers created when you installed Firefox.
Now look for the key3.db file. This is the encryption file.
Now grab the signons3.txt file. This contains your user names and passwords.
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
But the other night I was in a panic. I recently signed up at a few new sites and didn't export my newest password list.
And when I went to a site that I've been a member of for a long while my user name and password didn't appear!
And when I went to view my password list inside Firefox, it was empty!
Uh Oh! Now what?
So I take a look around Google and see there was a bug due to a problem with a Linux file. But that bug was a bit old and all was supposedly fixed.
I also came across some articles that mentioned what files stored the user names and passwords. The data would be encrypted but I figured that I could try a few things with them.
First, I could check the file sizes and verify if indeed they held my data or where actual zero byte toast.
Secondly, I figured I could save a copy elsewhere, reinstall Firefox then put these files back in place. This solution didn't thrill me because I felt that the encryption was based on an algorithm generated when Firefox was installed.
But I was willing to give it a try since I did have the key file.
So I copied the files to a new location, saved off my bookmarks and was ready to uninstall Firefox. But something told me to try a reboot first.
So I rebooted the computer and sure enough, my user names and passwords returned. I immediately exported the list just in case it happened again.
And it did! The following evening I had it happen again. Funny thing about all this. Both times it happened was at the same forum. Both times I went to log in at the same forum and both times I temporarily lost my user name and password list. Hasn't happened since but I now make sure to export my password list every time I sign up at a new site.
And if you are wondering about the reputation of the forum and possible games by the owner. Uh-Uh! Not there. It is one of the strictest forums I have ever been a member of.
Don't even think of asking how to recover your lost Windows password or anything else like that. Not allowed.
And in case you were wondering about those 2 files?
Open you home folder and view hidden files.
Now look for the .mozilla/firefox folder.
Open the abcxyz.default folder were abcxyz will be some mix of letters and numbers created when you installed Firefox.
Now look for the key3.db file. This is the encryption file.
Now grab the signons3.txt file. This contains your user names and passwords.
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
60 Best Ubuntu Themes
60 Ubuntu Themes!
While some of us may argue that these are the 60 best themes, one thing you can't argue about.
They are all displayed on one page and can be downloaded from the included link below each screenshot.
If you want some new themes then this may be just what you are looking for.
60 Themes
http://www.anewmorning.com/2008/12/29/60-best-ubuntu-themes/
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
While some of us may argue that these are the 60 best themes, one thing you can't argue about.
They are all displayed on one page and can be downloaded from the included link below each screenshot.
If you want some new themes then this may be just what you are looking for.
60 Themes
http://www.anewmorning.com/2008/12/29/60-best-ubuntu-themes/
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Data and Photo Recovery With TestDisk
TestDisk and PhotoRec are 2 high powered, open source recovery tools that will run on many platforms including Linux, BSD, Windows, Mac, Dos and several other OS's.
Test Disk will recover lost or deleted files, recover lost or damaged partitions and rebuild damaged filesystems.
PhotoRec can recover pictures and files from digital camera memory, hard drives and Cd/DVD's.
It ignores file names so it can retrieve files from severly damaged file systems.
You can get more details and download them from here;
TestDisk
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
Ubuntu users can download it from Synaptic by doing a search for testdisk.
The repository package contains both titles.
While at their site you may want to also check out their cmos and NT password recovery and changer.
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Test Disk will recover lost or deleted files, recover lost or damaged partitions and rebuild damaged filesystems.
PhotoRec can recover pictures and files from digital camera memory, hard drives and Cd/DVD's.
It ignores file names so it can retrieve files from severly damaged file systems.
You can get more details and download them from here;
TestDisk
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
Ubuntu users can download it from Synaptic by doing a search for testdisk.
The repository package contains both titles.
While at their site you may want to also check out their cmos and NT password recovery and changer.
Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Games For Linux and Other PC's
Everyone enjoys games. Some more then others and then there are the hardcore gamers. And it seems that the lack of games is what is holding Linux back.
Can't say what category these games will fall into but they are all worth a look no matter what your gaming status is.
In this article I will provide you with 3 web sites and include a brief overview of each.
First on the list is the Spring Engine project.
Spring Project
http://spring.clan-sy.com/
Spring is a project aiming to create a new and versatile RTS Engine.
It is available for Linux and Windows as well as OSX however the OSX version is still in rough form.
For the Linux platform they have source code as well as packages for Ubuntu and several other popular distros.
They also have mods for their engine though many of them are still in development. All in all it is worth the trip to their site to check it out.
It is also a web site to keep an eye on for future developments. They seem to be a very ambitious crew and if they get enough interest and help we may see some very interesting and entertaining games coming out of there for years to come.
Next on the list is more of a game mod web site then a game site. But you have to ask yourself "Aren't all games just a mod of an older game?" Well, kind of. LOL!!
Moddb.com
http://www.moddb.com/platforms/set/Linux
The above link should take you the Linux section.
There you will see the newest articles and below it a list of games and mods.
As with the above Spring Engine web site, many of the releases are still in testing but most should be released in the next few weeks.
One game I downloaded and tested was called Smokin' Guns. A recreation of the old Wild West, I was first given the job to protect the bank from robbers and later on I became a bank robber.
Considering the lower end specs of my computer, this game played fairly well and the graphics were pretty good. And all I had to do was make sure Wine was installed because the launcher is a Dos executible file. Click on it and the game begins. No install needed. Nice game and portable! What more could you ask for?
So go to Moddb and take a look around. Besides games they have plenty of mods for other games including a few that I saw for Crysis. HUH!?? LOL!
Finally we are going to turn back the clocks to the days of Dos.
The days when games were simple and prices were cheaper. (GRIN!)
DosBox
http://www.dosbox.com
Earlier today I was checking it out but unfortunately it is offline right now. Hopefully it's a maintenance issue.
DosBox allows you to play your old Dos games on your computer. It's available for as source code for independent platforms and Linux, Windows installer and a Mac version as well.
The website has a complete database of Dos games that lets you see if and how well your game will play in DosBox. While Dos games aren't bleeding edge there are many of the older titles that have a type of cult status and can still be enjoyed today. That is if you haven't tossed all those old floppies.
Speaking of floppies.... Hope you have floppy drive in your computer so you can load all those games into DosBox.
So there you go. Games are available for Linux and it looks as if many more will be emerging in the next few weeks and months. They may not be titles like Crysis or COD4, but many have good game play and are based on either the older and highly regarded Quake / Doom engines or the new Spring engine.
Now go and play some games!
And remeber.........Enjoy!
TaZMAn
Can't say what category these games will fall into but they are all worth a look no matter what your gaming status is.
In this article I will provide you with 3 web sites and include a brief overview of each.
First on the list is the Spring Engine project.
Spring Project
http://spring.clan-sy.com/
Spring is a project aiming to create a new and versatile RTS Engine.
It is available for Linux and Windows as well as OSX however the OSX version is still in rough form.
For the Linux platform they have source code as well as packages for Ubuntu and several other popular distros.
They also have mods for their engine though many of them are still in development. All in all it is worth the trip to their site to check it out.
It is also a web site to keep an eye on for future developments. They seem to be a very ambitious crew and if they get enough interest and help we may see some very interesting and entertaining games coming out of there for years to come.
Next on the list is more of a game mod web site then a game site. But you have to ask yourself "Aren't all games just a mod of an older game?" Well, kind of. LOL!!
Moddb.com
http://www.moddb.com/platforms/set/Linux
The above link should take you the Linux section.
There you will see the newest articles and below it a list of games and mods.
As with the above Spring Engine web site, many of the releases are still in testing but most should be released in the next few weeks.
One game I downloaded and tested was called Smokin' Guns. A recreation of the old Wild West, I was first given the job to protect the bank from robbers and later on I became a bank robber.
Considering the lower end specs of my computer, this game played fairly well and the graphics were pretty good. And all I had to do was make sure Wine was installed because the launcher is a Dos executible file. Click on it and the game begins. No install needed. Nice game and portable! What more could you ask for?
So go to Moddb and take a look around. Besides games they have plenty of mods for other games including a few that I saw for Crysis. HUH!?? LOL!
Finally we are going to turn back the clocks to the days of Dos.
The days when games were simple and prices were cheaper. (GRIN!)
DosBox
http://www.dosbox.com
Earlier today I was checking it out but unfortunately it is offline right now. Hopefully it's a maintenance issue.
DosBox allows you to play your old Dos games on your computer. It's available for as source code for independent platforms and Linux, Windows installer and a Mac version as well.
The website has a complete database of Dos games that lets you see if and how well your game will play in DosBox. While Dos games aren't bleeding edge there are many of the older titles that have a type of cult status and can still be enjoyed today. That is if you haven't tossed all those old floppies.
Speaking of floppies.... Hope you have floppy drive in your computer so you can load all those games into DosBox.
So there you go. Games are available for Linux and it looks as if many more will be emerging in the next few weeks and months. They may not be titles like Crysis or COD4, but many have good game play and are based on either the older and highly regarded Quake / Doom engines or the new Spring engine.
Now go and play some games!
And remeber.........Enjoy!
TaZMAn
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