When we consider shell scripts, it is usually for some repetitive tasks. It is usually combined with cron to automate the tasks. I guess what works for system productivity might as well work for the fun activity of changing the desktop wallpaper. Every hour. First off, I am using Openbox […]
HOWTO
If you are using a Linux (or Unix) machine, you are commonly advised to use the Secure Copy (scp) program for transferring files between machines. This program uses the Secure Shell (ssh) to transfer files in an encrypted format. Any person trying to intercept the traffic by capturing packets between […]
Fast file transfers with rcp
Background In the old days, when I underwent training to prepare for the RHCE (version 4) exam, I remember having received a mastered CD-set of RHEL 4.0 installer. This was the WS (workstation) edition of the distribution and did not contain server packages that were required for practice in the […]