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Vyatta Network Stats (NTOP) Install

I don’t have much to say here, other than I wanted to see something real time or close to it about how the traffic is flowing on my Vyatta Router so I looked for some info and found it.  I am sharing it here for others and future reference on my own part. The first […]

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Enable root account on Vyatta 6.1

* do this at your own risk * Looking for a way to access to root account in Vyatta I came across some steps which I would like to share with my readers and serve as a reminder for when I forget. Step 1.  Log into your Vyatta router, locally or via remote (ssh) Step […]

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PS3 Media Server – Remix

For several weeks now I have been running PS3 Media Server (http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/) hosted on Ubuntu 10 Desktop (http://www.ubuntu.com/), when I decided to fine tune my environment by making the system headless as I had no need to interact with a desktop environment. Info: PS3 Media Server is a DLNA compliant UPNP Media Server which can […]

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Have you cleaned you package

As much as I would like to discuss the importance of cleaning ones package for good health reasons.  I choose to refrain this time around.  I will talk about something which is just as worthwhile as cleaning one’s own package.    When you install / uninstall new apps you may have packages left over which take […]

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Firefox Sync

This week I have come to learn of Firefox Sync.  I now have all my bookmarks, password, history and preferences available on all the computers I use.  Similar to how Google Chrome syncs your favorites.  For more info:  http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/sync/