The shred command can be used for destroy files so that their contents are very difficult or even impossible to recover. The shred command accomplishes its destruction by repeatedly overwriting files with data patters designed to do maximum damage. Even the use of high-sensitivity data recovery methods and equipment make it difficult to recover files […]
Tag: Linux
For some time I have always used tools such as scp sftp to copy files between Linux based systems. Until the growing need to have this process simplified. I recently fell in love with Linux all over again with the new release of Ubuntu. I always had known it was possible but never had the […]
Again I am working on my server; a virtual machine powered by VMware. I recalled that I did not have the tools installed; also the virtual server console gave me an additional reminder. So I decided to install. There are a few things to do before installing. First we need to make sure our server […]
After a recent Ubuntu Linux (server) installation inside in a virtual machine, I decided to move the virtual machine to new a new host where I can run it. After the move I noticed that I could no longer connect to my system via the IP I had assigned. So the story begins. With the […]
Headshot: PlayStation 3 Linux Support Dead
While there has been some talk & ‘buzz’ about this for some time now Sony has announced that it is removing the PlayStation 3’s “OtherOS” feature in the console next firmware update schedules on April 1st, 2010. What does this say? Goodbye to homebrewed games and many of the nice tools that made your PS3 […]