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How do I copy a list of folders recursively, ignoring errors?
I want to copy a bunch of folders recursively. However, I don't want one error preventing the copy from finishing. Is there any way to do a recursive copy(cp -R), ignoring (but logging) all errors produced? I'm on Mac OS X, but I assume the answer would be the same for *nixes.
Where is data validation text stored in Excel?
I have an Excel 2003 sheet with lots of different data validation rules. Is there anyway that they can be viewed other than through the regular data validation dialog? It would be helpful to export a list with validation error alerts, and rules, and check that list rather than through the dialog. A…
Making "default saved" work with GRUB2...?
I just installed Moblin Operating System. It's using GRUB2. On my Ubuntu 8.04 GRUB 0.97 was being used in which i was using the default saved option comfortably. I found that with GRUB2 i should not edit /boot/grub/menu.lst directly but I did :) because my Moblin does not contain any /etc/default/g…
Control-Backspace (unix-kill-rubout) for readline?
In I should be able to map Control-Backspace to the same function as Control-W (unix-kill-rubout). Regardless of what I put in I'm unable to get this to be recognized. ...for instance does not work. Can I map Control-Backspace to the unix-kill-rubout in readline?
How can I set my BASH history scrolling to filter by what I've already typed?
Given a history of commands: When you press the Up arrow, you scroll through all those commands. I've read it somewhere before (and done it in my work PC) that you can set-up BASH such that when I first type then press the Up arrow, it would only scroll through all commands in history that starts w…
Is there a shell that has tabs that you can use with mingw?
I don't mean tabbed completion. I mean tabs like what firefox, chrome etc have, that you can switch between.
Windows 7 Copydialog
how to ALWAYS show the "more information" info when copying files? must be a .reg-entry or something like this...
Internal SATA hard disk shows up as removable device on Windows 7
I am running Windows 7 on an Acer Aspire M7720 with three internal SATA drives; drive #2 and #3 are on a removable HDD rack. Drive #3 (on the second removable HDD rack) shows up as removable device in the system tray. If I take drive #3 and put it in the first rack, it shows up as an internal drive…
What is "Interlacing" when referring to a computer monitor or display?
When referring to a computer monitor or other display, what do you mean by interlace or interlacing?
Maximum temperature laptop internals can handle? Cooling options?
So I have a Compaq CQ50-215CA and my sister was using her laptop on her bed and I was just using it quickly to check my email. The surface of the laptop was really hot and I opened Speccy to see that the CPU and GPU temperature was 96 C. A couple months ago, my laptop was on the desk without a cool…
Cannot copy non-latin characters from PDF document
I have a pdf file which contains some non-latin european characters. If I copy some text with the highlight tool, and paste it into another program (word, notepad) - the 'special' characters do not transfer correctly (I get other odd characters in their place). I have tried copying the text from bo…
Should I restart a service or a interface to apply Windows' hosts configuration file changes?
After I change the file Should I restart something?
Program for reading data off scanned graphs
I know such thing exists, because I used it somewhat long ago ... the problem being I cannot remember what it's called. I have some graphs from which I need to read off points (numeric values). The graphs are scanned, in one format or another, most of them being simple xy plots. This program allowe…
How to remove a partition on a USB drive?
I got a free promotional USB stick that I want to format for my own purposes. When I inserted it, it automatically opened a browser and launched a web site. I have since disabled autoplay on this computer so that nothing launches when the stick is inserted. But it still shows up as two separate dri…
Outlook keyboard shortcut to move message to a different folder
I am trying to organize my inbox and move my messages to certain folders. Is there a keyboard shortcut I can set up like: CRTL + 1 : Personal Folder CRTL + 2 : Task 1 Folder CRTL + 3 : Task 2 Folder
Rebinding Keys on a Dell Keyboard
I have a Dell Multimedia Keyboard, similar to this one: It has many non-standard keys, like the small circular ones across the top, and the "Multimedia" keys above INSERT/HOME/PAGE_UP. They can be rebound through simple registry entries. Some sample ones are included below: I've rebound the "MAIL" …
Windows 7 doesn't start after installing a game with StarForce protection
I installed a game, which uses the StarForce protection under Windows 7 (64-bit). After game installation, StarForce displayed a message, asking for a reboot. Since the reboot, Windows 7 doesn't start properly. It shows a text mode dialog (Recovery or Start Windows normally). Selecting any option l…
Simple tree notepad like editor
I am looking for very simple notepad that would allow "hierarchical" files editing. Something like TreePad but with much less bloat, more polish and possibly open sourced.
Bottom-right numbers in Vim
At the bottom right hand side of the vim editor, there are 2 numbers that display the row and column number in the following format: But on certain lines, this format is used: What does the above format with the mean? The cursor is still on column but what is that ?
New Dvds with 99 Title tracks, which one is the correct track?
I have embarked on the task of backing up my DVD collection. I have noticed that some of the newer movies I am attempting to rip contain 99 Title tracks all with approximately equal overall run times. I use MacTheRipper to rip the DVDs and Handbrake to encode them. My question is, is there a site s…