Tag Archives: Home Linux Server

Secure Shell login attempts

Posted on July 11, 2011 by billy

After getting the following secure shell login attempts, I’ve decided to remove winbind from my home linux boxes. It’s not a big deal as I’ve only got a few workstations and I’m not running Active Directory at home. They are … Continue reading →

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Converting 3gp to xvid using Linux and ffmpeg

Posted on January 8, 2011 by billy

I recently purchased a new phone, a Samsung S and I’ve been busily taking video clips as you do, only recently have I tried to stream them from my PS3 to my TV, only to find that the 3gp format … Continue reading →

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Installing TwonkyServer on Ubuntu Lucid Lunx 10.04.1

Posted on November 2, 2010 by billy

Update – Monday 26th December 2011. Being a long term Logitech  Squeezebox owner, I’m pleased to see that they have now incorperated a DNLA Server into their software and renamed it  “Logitech Media Server“. I now no longer use  Twonkyserver … Continue reading →

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Installing SMART tools on Ubuntu

Posted on October 27, 2010 by billy

I eventually got round to installing SMART tools on my home Linux server, so now if one of the hard disks decides to start playing up or fails, I should get a nice little e-mail telling me there’s a problem. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Security enhancing your Ubuntu LAMP with Apparmor

Posted on July 9, 2010 by billy

sudo aa-genprof apache2 When you see the following message Would you like to enable access to the profile repository? (E)nable Repository / (D)isable Repository / Ask Me (L)ater Select E for enable. You’ll see the following message Writing updated profile … Continue reading →

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