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Unix Utils on Windows
Ask any Linux/Unix administrator if they could perform their daily tasks without ‘grep’ and their answer would be an emphatic NO!!!. Windows lacks many of the unix commands/utilities that are very simple yet highly efficient. Luckily there is a collection of GNU Unix-like utilities that are available for Windows.
No commentsSlipstream Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)
After numerous delays Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) was made available via Windows Update this week. It is a mighty 316.5 MB download. You can avoid repeated downloads by downloading the WinXP SP3 ISO file and burning a CD. However if you are going to reinstall Windows XP you can save a lot of time and effort by creating a Windows XP install CD with Service Pack 3 integrated.
1 commentIE Tweaks - Change default view source editor and allow multiple downloads
There are 2 things that have not changed in Internet Explorer since version 3 - it uses Notepad as the default view source editor and only allows you to download 2 files at one time.
These can be annoying but fortunately a few registry changes is all you need to change the default editor and allow multiple downloads.
No commentsMap network drive over SSH
In my earlier post I wrote about Securing Windows Remote Desktop with OpenSSH. This week we see how we can extend the setup to map a network drive over SHH. It gives you the ability to securely access your files and work on them when you are on the road. This approach can also be used to access your home data from work and vice-versa.
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