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Instalinux – A new approach to get GNU/Linux

Downloading GNU/Linux usually involves a process of downloading the entire CD image (called iso). This sometimes can be a time consuming process if you only need to install GNU/Linux with a few desired applications, as ISO provided by GNU/Linux distro is bundled with lots of applications that you wouldn’t ever use. It would be nice to have an ISO that would be tailor-made to your needs with all unessary applications removed to lighten the download.

Furthermore, the installation process for most GNU/Linux distribution is too generic, where a user has to attend the installation by manually answering questions such as Languange preference, Timezone, Keyboard Layout, Mouse, etc. This can be a bit of an annoyance if the user would wish install the GNU/Linux on multiple computers, usually those settings will remain the same for the user (how many are you have changed those preference?).

Instalinux

Instalinux (http://www.instalinux.com/ ) has taken a new approach to provide customized installation CD to the power users. Based on the LinuxCOE project by Hewlett Packard, Instalinux solves the problem of “generic ISO image” by providing a way to the user to create a custom installation disc by his/her own preference.

Users can choose from Fedora, SuSE, Debian and Ubuntu, select their system parameters, select software packages and pick a public mirror to install from, and then download the ISO image that is generated.

All of these are obtainable by the means of Kickstart, AutoYAST, or the Debian Preseed autoinstallers through Instalinux interface.

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Installing GRUB in USB Flash Drive

GRUB (GRand Unified Boot) loader is a boot loader for multiple operating system. It is one of the most popular bootloader for GNU/Linux operating system (the other is LILO). GRUB flexibility and easy-to-configure boot parameter has made it the default choice for most of GNU/Linux distros.

This article highlights yet another GNU GRUB usefulness in booting GNU/Linux inside a portable USB Flash drive : Installing GRUB on a USB flash memory key

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Translate Mypapit blog in 9 different languages

Thanks to Jibone post and tips, I manage to install Simple Thoughts? WordPress translator plugin, which enables language translation in my blog to 9 different languages. The translation itself is done by Google Language tools and the translation can be expected to be a bit way off.

You just need to click at any of the flag icon to translate this website to your desired language, for example, clicking the French flag will translate this blog into french, and so on. Happy perusing!

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Using Scanners in GNU/Linux

I’m sure that some of you will be planning to buy scanners that could work in the operating system of your choice. The easiest way to get your scanner working under GNU/Linux is by using SANE (Scanner Access Now Easy) backend, which is supported by the GIMP project.

Personally, I use the budget Canon LiDE-20 model, which I use for scanning documents and photos for my collections. Here’s is the list of scanners supported under GNU/Linux : Scanners supported by SANE

The article listed below discussed about how to get scanners work with your GNU/Linux operating system : Getting scanners to work with Linux

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How to use diff and patch in your project

Diff and patch are two separate tool that are often use together, particularly in software development. The use of these tools can ease up the process of recording differences and applying changes between two files.

diff is a tool that can be use to create a “diff” or “patch” file that contains differences between two files. Though diff can write into many different format, most people will prefer the unified format as it is easier to work with.

patch is another tool that complements diff, it will apply the differences in the “patch” file to the target file. Think of it is a way to “patch” your old files with newer modifications.

The guide below is the simplest way to use diff and patch. Though the information provided here is incomplete, I believe it can get you started in using them in your project.

How to use diff

The basic use of diff is,
diff -u original.txt modified.txt > file.patch

If you want to use diff against two source tree, the command is,
diff -rupN original modified > program.patch

How to use patch

To apply the patch, change into the same directory as the unmodified file and execute
patch < file.patch This is how to apply patch to an entire directory, patch -p0 < program.patch Patch applied can be simply removed by adding the -R switch, patch -p0 -R < program.patch patch -R < file.patch For the explanation of using the -p parameter, please read Applying patch to other directories

Other reference : LinuxJournal

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