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Upgrading to openSUSE 42.3
Notes I took as I upgraded two computers (one each running openSUSE 42.1 and 42.2) to 42.3.
Using sha1sum to check the integrity of downloaded files
Large downloads, such as an ISO image, should have their integrity checked before use.
Mageia 2 installation notes
Notes taken during a clean install of Mageia 2.
Installing and Setting Up VirtualBox
VirtualBox allows you to install one or more operating systems in virtual machines (VMs) on your computer without affecting your original bootloader or disk partitions.
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Installation notes, Linux Mint Debian 201204
Notes taken during a clean install of Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 201204. This is a supplement to my notes on installing a new distribution.
UID mismatch upon installing a new distribution
Locked out of /home after installing a new distro? Here's how to fix it. …
Security and stability tuning on Linux
Most Linux distributions are reasonably secure and stable out of the box. Still, it is good practice to make sure that the default settings are appropriate for your circumstances and change them as needed.
Planning partitions and filesystems
The installers of most modern Linux distributions will set up a reasonable partition and filesystem scheme that will work fine for most people. I’m a do-it-yourselfer, however, and here’s what works for me.
Software I commonly install and remove
I find it handy to have lists of software I commonly install and remove, both on my own computers and on boxes I work on. Having this list handy saves me time in setting up new installations and in preparing … Continue reading
Verdi installation notes, mdv2010.1/2
Notes taken during my clean install of Mandriva 2010.1/2.
A maze of twisty little passages 