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Installing Linux on a USB drive
This tutorial explains how to set up a USB flash drive with two partitions: one with a full Linux system and a separate FAT32 partition for sharing files with other systems. I call it my 'very portable computer'.
Remote Access in Linux
If you want to give remote support to a friend who uses a Linux computer then you can use SSH and VNC together for secure remote access. This recipe was developed on Linux Mint 7 but should also apply to other Debian-based Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and, of course, Debian itself.
Remotely Accessible Virtual Desktops
Virtual desktops in Linux are great for remote working and for administering and supporting remote computers. A single server can host virtual desktops for several remote workers. This recipe is for Debian-based Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint.
How to make a virtual computer real
When I want to set up a new GNU/Linux computer ... I find it more convenient to create a virtual machine on which I do all of the setting up and then convert the virtual computer to a real one.
Easy Decorative Labels in OpenOffice
With the festive season approaching, you might want to make decorative labels for presents or christmas cards. It is easy to make labels in OpenOffice and, if you have the Open Clipart collection installed, you can choose from a wide range of graphics to decorate them.
Backing up Large Files - updated
A simple command line procedure for making one-off backups of some large files to DVDs or a USB drive. Update and correction.
Backing up Large Files
A simple command line procedure for making one-off backups of some large files to DVDs or a USB drive.