Tag Archives: Linux

Fedora 14 DNS Name Registration to Windows DHCP

Posted by AdamD. on 04/01/2011 4 comments

This is a problem that plagued me for quite while, and it required two fixes in my setup (which runs Server 2003; not sure how this affects 2008/R2). One of the fixes now lets the Windows Server 2003 DHCP service update DNS dynamically for any client that connects. The other fix is a problem with Fedora 14′s NetworkManager. More of a workaround, though.

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Video Pick: X Windows System Tutorial

Posted by AdamD. on 01/16/2011 2 comments

I’ve begun work on a side project that I’ve been investigating for awhile involving wireless, Linux-based, low-cost, low-power, centrally-managed, long-lasting terminal computer devices for use inside of kiosks at my workplace. Since these machines will operate on low storage space …

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More Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts for Linux

Posted by Robert Hollencamp on 10/15/2010 None comments

Cycle through the windows on your current Gnome workspace using Win+1, Win+2, etc, like on Windows 7. Works on Compiz and Metacity.

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Aero Snap effect for Metacity

Posted by Robert Hollencamp on 03/08/2010 14 comments

An easy way to get Aero Snap like functionality on Linux box – bind keyboard shortcuts to resize the active window to take up half of the screen. Works with Gnome / Metacity / Compiz.

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Could 2010 Be the Year of Desktop Linux?

Posted by AdamD. on 12/03/2009 None comments

Well, folks, it’s December. It’s been a long year, but it’s not over yet. I hope you have your helmets on… Every year around December we get a slew of articles about how the next two releases of Fedora and …

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