System Administrator Appreciation Day, also known as Sysadmin Day, SysAdminDay or SAAD, was created by Ted Kekatos, a system administrator in Chicago. Kekatos was inspired to create the special day by a Hewlett-Packard magazine advertisement in which a system administrator is presented with flowers and fruit-baskets by grateful co-workers as thanks for installing new printers.[1] The holiday exists to show appreciation for the work of sysadmins and other IT workers. It is celebrated on the last Friday in July. The first System Administrator Appreciation Day was celebrated on July 28, 2000. The next holiday is Friday, July 31, 2009.

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Song for System Adminsitrator by wes.

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This Is a song I wrote about some very special people who make sure your computer works. They’re called “System Administrators”, and they’re very important.

(playing guitar)

There’s a guy who works in another room, or on another floor,

He’s the one you call, when your document ain’t there no more

he’s probably a boy, but he might be a girl, or something in between

he’s the only one in the office who knows what “PC Load Letter” means

He’s your system administrator

he’s probably into comic books

and you tremble in fear when you have to hear

one of his “what a dummy” looks

got a virus, lost your password, or you just can’t print

in an hour he’ll show up and then he’ll crouch and squint,

he’ll fight to save your files, he might be there all day

but sometimes he just presses “caps lock” and then walks away

but hey! Suddenly my password works! Hoooray!

Hooray hooray,

happy sys admin day

I’m gonna buy my guy a gift to say

“Having you around means I get to stay…

stupid, and uninformed…

and I can keep opening dot e x e email attachments

and forgetting my mother’s maiden name

and I can keep naming files with spaces and ampersands and colons

cause you’ll fix it all for me!

Ohhhhh!

I’ll give you a cake

I’ll give you a hug

I’ll buy the “world’s best system administrator” mug

just help me out,

system administrator

delete my “recently viewed websites” file

System administrator

restore my network settings so I can find my F: drive

system administrator

Uh… plug in my mouse

system administrator

piss him off and you’ll be fired by tomorrow morn

‘cause he’s the guy who knows that you were surfing porn

So don’t forget to be nice to your

system administratooooooooooooor

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Superb Song from UKUUG

System Admin Day from YouTube

1) Login as root user and check that the software packages, or higher versions,are installed in your Server

gcc version 4.1.2

If not, please Install/upgrade the Packages by using the following commands as Examples.

Install G++ files:
#apt-get install g++

Install CVS files:
#apt-get install cvs

3. Create the User to install and compile the apache

#groupadd cvsd

#useradd -u 1010 -g cvsd -d /home/cvsd -m -s /bin/ksh -c “CVS Server” cvsd

If the folder cvsrepo does not exist, then create it ..

#mkdir cvsrepo

#chown –R cvsd:cvsd cvsrepo

Install the CVS server:Download the required following package

#wget http://ch.tudelft.nl/~arthur/cvsd/cvsd-1.0.13.tar.gz

or you can also check out the latest version of cvsd in the current directory:

#cvs -d :pserver:anonymous@arthurenhella.demon.nl:/arthur co cvsd

#cvs update -dP

Extract the cvsd package and install by using the following steps.

$tar –zvxf cvsd-1.0.13.tar.gz

$cd /usr/src/cvsd-1.0.13

$./configure –prefix=/var/lib/cvsd/ \ /var/lib/cvsd/

CVSD Installation successfully complete $ cd /var/lib/cvsd

cvsd-buildroot /var/lib/cvsd and then initilize the repository

sudo cvs -d /var/lib/cvsd/cvsrepo init

create a user and password

sudo cvsd-passwd /var/lib/cvsd/cvsrepo rbalara

#vi /var/lib/cvsd/cvsrepo/CVSROOT/config

Change

“SystemAuto=no”

Test

cvs -d :pserver:bala@localhost:/cvsrepo login

Binary distributions

• cvsd is available in Debian in all current releases:
  http://packages.debian.org/cvsd
• RPMs for cvsd built for Fedora Core by Kevin McBride:
  http://www.planetsaphire.com/rpms/cvsd/
• cvsd has a FreeBSD port:
  http://portsmon.freebsd.org/portoverview.py?category=devel&portname=cvsd
• cvsd is also available in GenToo:
  http://packages.gentoo.org/package/dev-util/cvsd

• Please read the documentation from http://ch.tudelft.nl/~arthur/cvsd/docs.html
  

Here is the simple batch file which I used for installing softwares remotely

@ECHO OFF

net use u: \\server\install$\package.msi

REM 0=none, 1=one of the groups

rem if ERRORLEVEL 1 goto apac%errorlevel%

rem If NOT ERRORLEVEL 1 goto END

rem :apac

IF EXIST “C:\Program Files\Package\package.msi ” GOTO END

“\\server\install$\package.msi /S /v /qn”

:END

net use u: /DELETE

OpenSSL is an open source implementation of the SSL and TLS protocols. The core library (written in the C programming language) implements the basic cryptographic functions and provides various utility functions. Wrappers allowing the use of the OpenSSL library in a variety of computer languages are available.

Versions are available for most Unix-like operating systems (including Solaris, Linux, Mac OS X and the four open source BSD operating systems), OpenVMS and Microsoft Windows. IBM provides a port for the System i (iSeries/AS400). OpenSSL is based on SSLeay by Eric A. Young and Tim Hudson, development of which unofficially ended around December 1998, when Tim and Eric both moved to work for RSA Security.

OpenSSL is a library that provides cryptographic functionality to applications such as secure web servers. Be sure to read the documentation of the application you want to use. The INSTALL file explains how to install this library. In addition, you can read the most current versions at http://www.openssl.org/docs/.

Download the latest package from http://www.openssl.org/source/ or alternatively you can also download them via FTP from the OpenSSL FTP area under ftp://ftp.openssl.org/source/

Download the package directly to your box & MD5 package, the MD5 hash to verify the integrity of the downloaded file

As root (for privileges on destination directory), run the following or else you can use "sudo" command

#sudo wget http://www.openssl.org/source/openssl-0.9.8h.tar.gz

#sudo wget http://www.openssl.org/source/openssl-0.9.8h.tar.gz.md5

#md5sum openssl-0.9.8h.tar.gz
#cat openssl-0.9.8h.tar.gz.md5

The last two commands (above) generate two strings of alpha-numeric characters. Check to see if both strings are identical or not. If not, repeat the steps above from "Downloading OpenSSL". If yes, your file has been downloaded properly. Please note that if you are using openssl for a highly secure/critical setup (or for any other reason) then you should also check the PGP signatures (not covered in this tutorial for simplicity).

Extracting files from the downloaded package:

#sudo gunzip openssl-0.9.8h.tar.gz
#sudo tar -xvf openssl-0.9.8h.tar

Now, enter the directory where the package is extracted.

#cd openssl-0.9.8e

Configuring OpenSSL:
#sudo ./config --prefix=/usr/local/openssl --openssldir=/usr/local/openssl

Replace "/usr/local/openssl" above with the directory path where you want to copy the files and folders. Note: check for any error message.

Compiling OpenSSL:
#sudo make

Note: check for any error message.

Installing OpenSSL:
#sudo make install

Note: check for any error messages.

OpenSSL has been successfully installed.

Resolution

WeddingQuery....... ........ (SQL Style) :)

CREATE PROCEDURE MyMarriage
BrideGroom Male (25) ,
Bride Female(20) AS
BEGIN
SELECT Bride FROM india_ Brides
WHERE FatherInLaw = 'Millionaire' AND Count(Car) > 20 AND HouseStatus ='ThreeStoreyed'
AND BrideEduStatus IN (B.TECH ,BE ,Degree ,MCA ,MiBA) AND Having Brothers= Null AND Sisters =Null

SELECT Gold ,Cash,Car,BankBalanceFROM FatherInLaw ;
UPDATEMyBankAccout SETMyBal = MyBal + FatherInLawBal;
UPDATEMyLockerSET MyLockerContents = MyLockerContents + FatherInLawGold;
INSERT INTOMyCarShed VALUES('BMW');
END
GO

Then the wife writes the below query:

DROP HUSBAND;
Commit;

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How to Run Ubuntu from

Windows as an Executable

Steps

1. Create a folder named Ubuntu on your portable device or on your Windows desktop.
   
2. Extract the contents of QPU710.exe file to the Ubuntu directory (see "Things You'll Need" section).
   
3. Move the Ubuntu iso image file to the Ubuntu directory.
   
4. Click the QPU710.bat file to start up ubuntu.
   
5. At the boot menu, press f6 to enter a custom boot option and type "persistent" at the end of the boot string.Boot option i76 root = /dev/ram rw quiet splash -- persistent
   
6. Ubuntu 7.10 should continue to boot and save most of your settings as your work. To restore these saved settings on the next boot, simply press f6 and type "persistent" again.
   

Alternative Method

1. Download the latest version of Wubi from the official Wubi site. ([http://wubi-installer.org/ wubi-installer.org)
   
2. Run the installer.
   
3. Choose your Destination Drive (Probably a USB drive), Install Size (Size of new Ubuntu partition), Desktop Environment (Gnome (User Friendly) OR KDE (Full Software Suite Included), Language, User Name, and Password.
   
4. Click the install button and Ubuntu will start to install.
   
5. Wait. The install will take a while, so take a walk or entertain yourself while Ubuntu installs. When you get back, Wubi will have finished installing Ubuntu.
   
6. Select to restart or restart later. Next time you boot your computer up, Select top boot from flash drive, and your computer will boot into Ubuntu.
   
7. Enjoy your new Ubuntu/Windows Computer!
   

Things You'll Need

• A PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 SP-4, XP, or Vista operating system installed.
  
• A USB-drive with 2GB or more free space.
  
• Ubuntu .iso image, downloaded from a mirror or Ubuntu's website.
  
• QPU710.exe file ([http://www.pendrivelinux.com/downloads/QPU710.exe QPU710.exe from pendrivelinux.com).
  

Related wikiHows

• How to Install Packages in Ubuntu
  
• How to Install Ttf Fonts on Ubuntu
  
• How to Configure Home DSL for Use in Ubuntu Linux
  
• How to Tweak Your Ubuntu OS
  

Sources and Citations

• www.pendrivelinux.com, Run Ubuntu 7.10 from Windows guide.
  

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Worst F1 accident ever in the world... :P

This accident is recorded as the worst F1 accident ever in the world. Be brave to view the picture !!

Laptops tend to lose their charm quickly when you’re constantly looking for the nearest power outlet to charge up. How do you keep your battery going for as long as possible?

Here are 15 easy ways to do so.

1. Defrag regularly - The faster your hard drive does its work - less demand you are going to put on the hard drive and your battery. Make your hard drive as efficient as possible by defragging it regularly. (but not while it’s on battery of course!).

2. Dim your screen - Most laptops come with the ability to dim your laptop screen. Some even come with ways to modify CPU and cooling performance. Cut them down to the lowest level you can tolerate to squeeze out some extra battery juice.

3. Cut down on programs running in the background. Itunes, Desktop Search, etc. All these add to the CPU load and cut down battery life. Shut down everything that isn’t crucial when you’re on battery.

4. Cut down external devices - USB devices (including your mouse) & WiFi drain down your laptop battery. Remove or shut them down when not in use. It goes without saying that charging other devices (like your iPod, Blackberry) with your laptop when on battery is a surefire way of quickly wiping out the charge on your laptop battery.

5. Add more RAM - This will allow you to process more with the memory your laptop has, rather than relying on virtual memory. Virtual memory results in hard drive use, and is much less power efficient. Note that adding more RAM will consume more energy, so this is most applicable if you do need to run memory intensive programs which actually require heavy usage of virtual memory.

6. Run off a hard drive rather than CD/DVD - As power consuming as hard drives are, CD and DVD drives are worse. Even having one in the drive can be power consuming. They spin, taking power, even when they’re not actively being used.

7. Keep the battery contacts clean: Clean your battery’s metal contacts every couple of months with a cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol. This keeps the transfer of power from your battery more efficient.

8. Take care of your battery - Exercise the Battery. Do not leave a charged battery dormant for long periods of time. Once charged, you should at least use the battery at least once every two to three weeks. Also, do not let a Li-On battery completely discharge. (Discharing is only for older batteries with memory effects)

9. Hibernate not standby - Although placing a laptop in standby mode saves some power and you can instantly resume where you left off, it doesn’t save anywhere as much power as the hibernate function does. Hibernating a PC will actually save your PC’s state as it is, and completely shut itself down.

10. Keep operating temperature down - Your laptop operates more efficiently when it’s cooler. Clean out your air vents with a cloth or keyboard cleaner.

11. Set up and optimize your power options - Go to ‘Power Options’ in your windows control panel and set it up so that power usage is optimized (Select the ‘max battery’ for maximum effect).

12. Don’t multitask - Do one thing at a time when you’re on battery. Rather than working on a spreadsheet, letting your email client run in the background and listening to your latest set of MP3’s, set your mind to one thing only. If you don’t you’ll only drain out your batteries before anything gets completed!

13. Go easy on the PC demands - The more you demand from your PC. Passive activities like email and word processing consume much less power than gaming or playing a DVD. If you’ve got a single battery charge - pick your priorities wisely.

14. Get yourself a more efficient laptop - Laptops are getting more and more efficient in nature to the point where some manufacturers are talking about all day long batteries. Picking up a newer more efficient laptop to replace an aging one is usually a quick fix.

15. Prevent the Memory Effect - If you’re using a very old laptop, you’ll want to prevent the ‘memory effect’ - Keep the battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-Ion batteries (which most laptops have) which do not suffer from the memory effect.

Just something to share with everyone….

Generic trobleshooting tips for Sun OpenBoot PROM

Q. How do I check the devices alias in OK prompt

A.>ok devalias

devalias alias Display the device path name corresponding to the alias.
devalias alias device-path Define an alias representing the device path.

For more commands download the pdf version Sun OpenBoot PROM

Help

Help is available from the ok prompt. The format is as follows:
help List main help categories
help category Show help for all commands in the category
help command Show help for individual command (when available)

iPhone is a revolutionary new mobile phone that allows you to make a call by simply tapping a name or number in your address book, a favorites list, or a call log. It also automatically syncs all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet service ...

For iPhone Tips & Tricks & Quick Tour

http://www.apple.com/iphone/usingiphone/guidedtour.htmliPhone is a revolutionary new mobile phone that allows you to make a call by simply tapping a name or number in your address book, a favorites list, or a call log. It also automatically syncs all your contacts from a PC, Mac, or Internet service. And it lets you select and listen to voicemail messages in whatever order you want — just like email.iPhone is a widescreen iPod with touch controls that lets you enjoy your content — including music, audiobooks, videos, TV shows, and movies — on a beautiful 3.5-inch widescreen display. It also lets you sync your content from the iTunes library on your PC or Mac. And then you can access it all with just the touch of a finger.iPhone features a rich HTML email client and Safari — the most advanced web browser ever on a portable device — which automatically syncs bookmarks from your PC or Mac. Safari also includes built-in Google and Yahoo! search. iPhone is fully multi-tasking, so you can read a web page while downloading your email in the background over Wi-Fi or EDGE.




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First Law:
Every Software Engineer continues his state of chatting or forwarding mails untill and unless he is assigned work by manager.

Second Law:
The rate of change in the software quality is directly proportional to the payment received from client and the deadline time, and it takes place at the quick rate as and when deadline force is applied.

Third Law:
Bugs can neither be created nor be removed from software by a developer. It can only be converted from one form to another. The total number of bugs in the software always remains constant. Read the full story

"Pyschocats has written very good blog for Ubnutu beginners to know the difference b/w Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and Edubuntu"

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A list of commands and a quick description

alias …….. this allows the user view the current aliases

awk …….. this allows the user to search for a pattern within a file

bdiff ……… compares two large files

bfs ………. scans a large file

cal ……… shows a calendar

cat ……… concatenates and prints a file

cc ……… c compiler

cd …….. changes directories

chgrb ……… changes a file groups ownership

chmod ……. changes the permission on a file

chown ………. changes the individual ownership of a file

cmp ……… compairs two files

comm ………. compares two files so as to determine which lines are common to both

cp ………. copies file to another location

cu ……… calls another unix sysytem

date ………. returns the date and time

df ……… shows all mounted drives on your machine

diff ……… displays the diference between two files

du ……… shows the disk usage in blocks for a directory

echo …….. echoes the data to the screen or file

ed …….. text editor

env ……… lists the current environment variables

ex …….. another text editor

expr …….. evaluates a mathmatical formula

find …….. finds a file

f77 ………. fortran complier

format …….. initializes a floppy disk

grep ……… searches for a pattern within a file

help ……… gives help

kill …….. stops a running process

ln …….. creates a link between two files

lpr ……… copies the file to the line printer

ls ……… lists the files in a directory

mail …….. allows the user to send/receive mail

mkdir ………. makes directory

more ……… displays a data file to the screen

mv ……….. used to move or rename files

nohup …….. allows a command to continue running even when you log out

nroff ……… used to format text

passwd …….. changes your password

pkgadd ……… installs a new program onto your machine

ps ……….. Lists the current processes running

pwd …….. displays the name of the working directory

rm …….. removes files

rmdir …….. removes directories

set ……… lists all the variables in the current shell

setenv ……… sets the environment variables

sleep ……… causes a process to become inactive

source ……… allows the user to execute a file and update any changed values in that file

sort ………. sorts files

spell ……… checks for spelling errors in a file

split …….. divides a file

stty ……… sets the terminal options

tail ……… displays the end of a file

tar ……… copies all specified files into one

touch …….. creates an empty file or updates the time/date stamp on a file

troff ……… outputs formatted output

tset …….. sets the terminal type

umask ……… specify a new creation mask

uniq ……… compairs two files

uucp …….. unix to unix execute

vi …….. full screen editor

vipw ……… opens the vi editor as well as password file for editing

volcheck ……… checks to see if there is a floppy disk mounted to your machine

wc ……… displays detail in the full size

who …….. inf. on other people online

write ……… send a message to another user