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How to change the Linux Boot Splash screen
Author: MANMOHAN MIRKAR •
Tags: centos, linux •
Comments: 0 This tutorial shows how to configure a custom splash screen image in the Grub boot loader one the Linux GUI and on the shell. A splash screen is nothing but the picture that's gets displayed in the background while booting the Linux operating system.
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How to connect ONLYOFFICE online editors to OwnCloud
Author: Daria •
Tags: centos, debian, linux, opensuse, server, ubuntu •
Comments: 3 This tutorial describes how to connect ONLYOFFICE document editors with an OwnCloud server by using the OwnCloud ONLYOFFICE integration app.
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How to install OTRS (OpenSource Trouble Ticket System) on Ubuntu 16.04
Author: Muhammad Arul •
Tags: linux, server, ubuntu •
Comments: 16 In this tutorial, I will show you how to install and configure OTRS on Ubuntu 16.04. I will use PostgreSQL as the database for OTRS, and Apache web server as the web server. OTRS or Open-source Ticket Request System is an open source ticketing software used for Customer Service, Help Desk, and IT Service Management.
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How to perform search operations in Vim
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: centos, debian, linux, opensuse, shell, ubuntu •
Comments: 0 This tutorial explains the various search options in the Vim command line editor like search highlighting, case-insensitive search, incremental search and grouping of search results.
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Blocking of international spam botnets with a Postfix plugin
Author: Ondrej Vasko •
Tags: debian, linux, postfix, security, server •
Comments: 17 This article contains an analysis and solution for blocking of international SPAM botnets with on postfix mail servers by using a postfwd plugin which analyses the sasl connects by country.
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Vim Editor Modes Explained
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: linux, shell •
Comments: 0 So far, in our tutorials centered around Vim, we discussed the editor's Modeline feature as well as how Vim's feature-set can be expanded using plugins. However, as we all know, Vim offers a plethora of in-built features; so taking the discussion further, in this tutorial, we will discuss the available modes in which the editor can be launched.
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OpenVAS - Vulnerability Assessment install on Kali Linux
Author: KJS •
Tags: linux, security •
Comments: 1 This tutorial documents the process of installing OpenVAS 8.0 on Kali Linux rolling. OpenVAS is open source vulnerability assessment application that automates the process of performing network security audits and vulnerability assessments.
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A comprehensive guide to taking screenshots in Linux using gnome-screenshot
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: debian, desktop, linux •
Comments: 9 There are several screenshot taking tools available in the market but most of them are GUI based. If you spend time working on the Linux command line, and are looking for a good, feature-rich command line-based screen grabbing tool, you may want to try out gnome-screenshot. In this tutorial, I will explain this utility using easy to understand examples.
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How to make file-specific setting changes in Vim using Modeline
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: linux, shell •
Comments: 0 While plugins are no doubt one of Vim's biggest strengths, there are several other functionalities that make it one of the most powerful and feature-rich text editors/IDEs available to Linux users today. One of these functionalities is the ability to make file-specific setting changes. This ability can be accessed using the editor's Modeline feature.
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How to capture and stream your gaming session on Linux with OBS Studio
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux •
Comments: 0 There may not be many hardcore gamers who use Linux, but there certainly are quite a lot Linux users who like to play a game now and then. If you are one of them and would like to show the world that Linux gaming isn’t a joke anymore, then you will find the following quick tutorial on how to capture and/or stream your gaming session interesting.
