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NX server and client released under GPL license

2X software have released an NX server as well as a client to the community. Finally a fully featured GPL server as well as client is available to the general public and can be included by DEFAULT in all the distributions thus making them Terminal Servers.

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31-Aug-2006 Posted by zhesto | Diggs | | No Comments

Ngnix & Mongrel Cluster deployment tutorial for Ruby on Rails

A short introduction tutorial to getting Nginx and Mongrel_clusters up and running on OS X to power your Ruby on Rails application.

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APC SmartUPS daemon for Linux

Recently my office bought a new APC UPS SmartUPS 2200. Originally APC UPS came together with PowerChute Business Edition Basic software. Basically you have to install �The PowerChute Business Edition Agent� on the Linux machine.

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30-Aug-2006 Posted by zhesto | Diggs | | No Comments

Things You Shouldn’t Do In Rails

The Rails core team recently checked in code that kicks and screams all the way home if you
â��re using deprecated methods or instance variables. Here’s a list of things I still see over and over in Rails code that you really shouldnâ��t be doing anymore. Really. Trust me on this.

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Recipe for free off-site backup with free software on GooglePages.com

The method puts together some pretty interesting free software packages in addition to a small initial investment(or no investment if you have some old unused hardware). Both of the core applications used in this process are free for windows users, but can be run on Mac and Linux if you are willing to pay a small fee. Bit of a read, but worth it!

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The Best Minimalist WordPress Themes

A minimalist design is not the same as a simple one. What very few designers realize, particularly the younger ones, is that most people would rather read something
- actually read the words - than look at all of their lines and arrows and silly pictures they’ve screened back.

Pure KISS design.

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ApexDC++ 0.2.1 released

The program is an innovative Direct Connect client based on StrongDC++. It has numerous features such as peergaurdian blocklist plugin, customisation, themes, super seeding, and a nice GUI. This is the second preview release towards the 1.0.0 stable product.

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Ruby on Rails Database Backups and Exports Tutorial

A script and tutorial on how to do daily backups for your Ruby on Rails Applications with databases in MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite. This tutorial also explains how linux/*nix users and Windows users can do backups and recoveries.

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How-To: Turn Your Mac mini into a DVD Jukebox

A great tutorial about ripping DVDs to a mac mini.

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