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Creating a multipart email and sending it in Linux
We use mutt to send out emails. We send out our email updates in HTML format. We would like to send emails as multi-part containing both a text version and an html version. How do we create such a multipart message in Linux when the email subject, and HTML and text versions of the email body are gi…
How can I run .msi installer with administrator rights?
As in topic. I want to run .msi installer but I cannot install a program because it requires administrator rights. As for .exe files I know how to do that. EDIT: My problem is that I don't have 'Run as the administrator' when i righ-click, shift-click, control-click or anything. On .exe files I can…
Filter ls output based on file size
I want to filter the output of the command based on file size. Any .jpg or .png files greater than 100KB should be reported in the output. I've been able to filter the .png / .jpg files, but I'm not able to discard any files smaller than 100KB. Here is what I'm currently using: Any ideas how I can …
Is it possible to control the CAPS LOCK LED on OS X?
I don't use the CAPS LOCK functionality in OS X, so I disabled the key under the system preferences. Now that key is completely useless to me - ok, I could map the CMD/CTRL/ALT key to that key, but I already got keys for that… So what I have in mind is to use the LED on the key (I use the recent Ap…
How to start the W3SVC service (IIS 7)?
I want to preview my website added to the IIS, but all I see is the error which's telling me that I cannot run the website until the W3SVC service is not running. How can I run it ?
Is it possible to get corrupted download with http?
For a long time I have assumed that it is not really possible to download a corrupted file via http as long as it's not corrupted on the server and the implementation of http protocol is correct, which is most likely the case for modern mainstream software. So I always chuckled when I saw a downloa…
Do all SATA to USB converters need AC power?
I'm shopping for SATA to USB converters. It looks like most need AC power cable as well as the actual converter. I know that his one leeches the power off the host computer but also has two USB plugs. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812123312 But it is also only for 2.5" drive…
How to run a second command in same screen session
I'm starting the first command in screen like this: which gives me a screen session running in the background and I can reconnect at a later time. How can I run a second command in a new window in the same screen session?
Should I set my BIOS to local time or UTC?
I'm about to install a new system and just noticed that the BIOS time is set to UTC time. Should I set it to local time? What consequences does it have to leave it as is, or set it to local time? The OS I'll be installing is Kubuntu 11.04.
Connect to WiFi network using Mac Terminal
Every time I try to find out how to do this, I find out how to do it on a linux, and it doesn't transfer. How do I connect to a WiFi network using Mac Terminal Bash?
How do I swap Alt and Windows keys with xmodmap?
I have a Mac keyboard where the Alt/Win (i.e. Option/Command) keys are inverted compared to a regular PC keyboard, and I'd like to swap them. I haven't had any luck with xmodmap so far. The standard configuration is as follows: Currently, the left/right alt keys are keycodes 64 and 108, while the l…
systemd does not run /etc/rc.local?
I am using Archlinux and began trying systemd these days. However, I found that systemd doesn't load my /etc/rc.local script. As mentioned in the Wiki page, I did have run , but this didn't help. The content of my /etc/rc.local file is: Any suggestions?
GLaDOS (Portal 2) voice changer recommendation?
Anyone know of a good program or a method that comes close to matching GLaDOS' voice from Portal games? I'm going to surprise my boyfriend with a Skype call... mwahahaha
What's the difference between command.com and cmd.exe?
It seems to be the same for me, what's different?
Add-on for blocking sites in Google Search
I want to block Yahoo Answers from Google searches. As there is no option from Google for that, are there any extensions for Chrome or add-ons for Firefox that can block sub-domain results from Google search?
Creating a samba share where everyone has write access
I have an Ubuntu server in my house running samba. I'm trying to set up a samba share where everyone has read and write access. I have all the users in a 'sambashare' unix group and want to offer the directory /data/shared to all members of the 'sambashare' group for read and write access. Ideally …
How can I make window list in GNU Screen appear always ( C-a, C-w)
How can I make window list in GNU Screen appear always ( C-a, C-w) ( permanently )
What is a single-chip microcomputer?
I'm a bit confused about what a single-chip microcomputer is. Specifically, what is the difference between a single-chip microcomputer and a multi-chip microcomputer? (Since chip is so informal, what exactly does it refer to?)
Can I define my own "set of predefined computers" in Windows Firewall?
According to Microsoft, I can. Note: You can also define or select a set of computer from a drop-down menu that has a predefined set of computer. Refer to the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security documentation to find out how to define a set of computers from which to select. There are some exis…
Is my Ubuntu install 32 or 64-bit?
I'm trying to find out if my Ubuntu install is 32 or 64-bit. The best I can find is "i686" does this mean its 32 bit? What's the correct way of finding out if the Ubuntu installed on my laptop is 32 or 64-bit?