Jinitator not working on Windows 7
If you find jinitator not working on your windows machine, I recommend you to follow this link by RAYMOND REID to get this sorted. Raymond recommends you to install the jiniator in windows compatibility mode as usual and then replace jvm.dll which reports error with...
Couldn’t resolve host ‘magento-community’
If you’re unable to install plugins via Magento Connect Manager and encounter the error ‘Couldn’t resolve host ‘magento-community’ + platonic’ here is a simple fix: For example: If you’re trying use the magento plugin from...
Make Logwatch identify/ignore Subject line in maillog
Making changes to the way log entries appear in logfiles makes logwatch scream with ” **Unmatched Entries**” error in the reports. My earlier post on sendmail maillog modification did the similar thing. Errors bailed out in logwatch report where in...
Fix: Vmware WorkStation – Unable to change virtual machine power state: Internal error
Stale zombie vmware-vmx processes deny starting VM’s after accidental / forceful termination of VMWare workstation. VM Start process ends with the following error: Unable to change virtual machine power state: Internal error This can be resolved by sending...
Log Subject line in Sendmail maillog
Fighting spam is always a tough job. Why not log some specific headers to maillog to make sysadmin’s job easier. On sendmail servers it would be nice to see Subject line appearing in maillog. To get hold of the domain / user sending out emails with some specific...
Fix CSF blocking Google bots
If you install CSF on your server along with Mod_security you might see it blocking google bot for some specific rules. At times you might find it offensive to remove some of the mod_security rules from the configuration just to allow Google bots. Here is what...
Debian: Repo to add fresh php/mysql packages
I found fresh PHP/MySQL deb packages from the following repository: Try them: deb https://debian.ludost.net/debian/ testing main contrib non-free deb-src https://debian.ludost.net/debian/ testing main contrib non-free deb https://security.debian.org/ testing/updates...
irc.foss-india.org – IRC for india
The FOSS India Internet Relay Chat Network (irc.foss-india.org) is a communications network for friends,well wishers and community members of the Free Culture and Free/Open Source Movement in India. Come join us and have a wonderful and intellectually rewarding chat...
SugarCRM Fix:Troubleshooting blank pages
Blank pages typically indicate a PHP error has occurred. If the error occurs at the login or home pages, it can disable the system entirely. When encountering a blank page please try the following: For an onsite (self-hosted) instance, edit the PHP configuration file...
Fix: LDAP – slapd error – main: TLS init def ctx failed: -64
After installing and configuration of slapd on Ubuntu 10.10, slapd failed to start with the following error Starting OpenLDAP: slapd – failed. The operation failed but no output was produced. For hints on what went wrong please refer to the system’s...
Technology for Media Students
Slides used for a technical session at Commits Media College, Bangalore on 6th July 2011 Additional Reference links:- A Day Without Media – https://bit.ly/qRDEaD 15 Terrific TED Talks for New Media Students – https://bit.ly/pbZ47n Nine top tips for Media...
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Many of you have been working with FOSS tools, softwares & technology. Here is an yet another opportunity for you to share your experience with people here in Karnataka. FOSS Friends in Karnataka are here to share your experience with the world in...
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