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Yes, you too can learn Python in ten minutes. Well, at least the language. The Python standard library is… what’s the term? Ah, “batteries included”.

Use Linux? Have a flaky cable modem or DSL hookup? If you do, and you leave your computer unattended, you’ll return to find zillions of network error dialogs. Here’s a quick solution.

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Want to create a quick ‘n dirty secure tunnel between your computer and a remote SSH server? Now you can.

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I wrote a tutorial to help you handle heavy traffic with WordPress.

WordPress user? Then check this tutorial out!

Hello, and welcome back to another installment of my journey through Web consolidation! Today, I’ll show you how I automated my Web sites’ WordPress upgrades using assorted and powerful Linux software. You’ll also enjoy an exclusive look at the release process of one of my software products.

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Fantastic! As long as you have a WAV or MP3 file, the SoX package, and the GStreamer gstreamer-plugins-ugly package installed, you can use these scripts to convert from MP3 or WAV to AMR, and back from AMR to WAV. Perfect for creating ringtones for your mobile phone out of sound clips or favorite songs!

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Hello! Here’s a nifty article on the Server management series. Today, we’ll learn how to automate Nagios service checks via SSH, even when the remote server does not support password-less (key-based) SSH logins.

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USB UPSes fail to stop after emergency low-battery shutdown? Here’s the solution.

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