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    Linux on the MK802 Android Mini PC

    Hi all, I've recently purchased an MK802IV Quad core mini PC from Rikomagic South Africa about 2 weeks ago, and have been trying to get linux loaded onto the device. I believe the source code for this was only released earlier this month, but I'm having issues compiling this on my Ubuntu...
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    Refurbished or new?

    I need to buy a few servers to run mission critical ( but not that hardware intensive )Linux services (VoIP, Firewall etc). I'm of two minds if I should get refurbished units or opt for new units. The first option is refurbished Dell Proliant DL 380 G4 rackmount servers with the following...
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    Recommended Linux for Servers

    Hi everyone. What Linux distribution would you recommend for server use? You can recommend distributions for both general hosting, or specific hosting (such as email only for example). Base your response on personal experience, prefrence, cost, support, whatever you prefer, and be as...
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    Photos from last night's JoziLUG meetup at JoziHub

    Hi all, For those that don't know, JoziLUG is the Johannesburg Linux User Group. We meet on the third Monday of the month for a short presentation and a discussion afterward. Last night, we had our first meetup at the new "hacker" space JoziHub at 44 Stanley. Enjoy these photos from last...
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    What Linus and Linux taught me...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7XTHdcmjenI Very interesting talk, raises some controversial points.
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    Huawei E3131 installation on Ubuntu 11.04

    My son brought me this dongle from 8ta and I am lost at installing it. Anyone done it before on this one? If so, please help!
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    Torrents + VPN

    Hi Guys, Just want to find out if any of you guys out there who use Torrents, do you use a VPN of any sort? If so, which VPN would you recommend? PS. I'm using Deluge on Linux as a Client.
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    Why I love Linux

    Do I love Linux because it is free? No. So why do I love it so much? Because Linux liberates me; it gives me freedom!
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    HTPC Screen Resolution Issues

    Hi, I have the following setup: - Ubuntu 12.04 (rolled back to Gnome) - HP ProLiant Microserver (2GB Ram, 2 x 250GB HDD) - Gigabyte Nvidia GT610 When installing the graphics card, the screen showed a strange purple image, and would boot no further. I took out all cables, plugged them in again...
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    Overseas VPN not working??

    Ever since the big problem with the saix cable thing I have been able to connect to my vpn in Romania but I can't ping anything. ping -c 2 8.8.8.8 From 10.8.0.1 icmp_seq=1 Destination Port Unreachable I read somewhere that this can be an isp related problem. I saw posts on mybroadband...
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    Notebook with no os or perhaps with freedos

    It is 2013. Vista sent many computer users to Linux. Windows 8 will also be doing that. Percentage-wise, Linux will most likely remain a minority in terms of desktop OS. However, two per cent of 2 billion is a number large enough for PC vendors to sit up and take notice. Yesterday...
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    3g Monitor & Limiter for Linux

    Just installed Linux Mint 14 (Cinnamon). Using a 3g card for internet and I would like to control/monitor my 3g usage. So far the only thing working is the "System Monitor" which is tracking my entire network activity. I've installed many programmes (darkstat, BitMeter, etc.) and not...
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    “I am no nerd and require artificial intelligence” ;)

    My IQ is not higher than my body weight in pounds and I guess that I need to derive some higher intelligence from someone who has it! Jokes aside, I have a situation requiring the advice of someone a tad more IT-literate than myself. SITUATION I presently reside in a prime area yet we...
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    • Forum: VOIP
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    Linux VS Microsoft Certification (2013)

    Hi everyone. I am looking for some opinions regarding Linux versus Microsoft certification. Please base input on factors such as certification demand, salary, and so on.
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    MyBB Users Pref - Linux Torrent Application with WebUI

    Hi, I have been playing around with UTorrent Server, Deluge, and Transmission BitTorrent clients on Ubuntu 12.04. All of which have WebUI's (I need this). UTorrent Server works fine, but will not allow me to change the directory settings. I tried changing the .conf file, as well as...
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    Getting Ubuntu to replace Windows in most if not all respects

    I am much interested in the development of Ubuntu for mobile phones. Presently, I am considering the migration of all my ICT requirements to a non-Microsoft ecosystem. Faced with some challenges, I need to get answers on some of these issues. In the past, I have been using MS Windows as I...
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    Linux Live CD

    Hi there I would like recommendations on which Linux live CD to use. What I want to do is use it to help remove viruses off Windows machines. I've found these links so far: http://www.support.com/blog/post/how-remove-viruses-windows-pc-using-linux-live-cd...
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    Xgnokii, Gammu & Wammu hiccups

    So I have enriched my mobile sp by downloading all the wonderful software that will make my nokia e63 sync with my Ubuntu 11.04. Oh, what a wonderful world we are living in when Xgnokii flash on the screen and then disappear. At least, it tries to run, unlike the evil twin Gammu and Wammy who...
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    Software Wars movie struggles to meet crowd-funding target

    Software Wars movie struggles to meet crowd-funding target Documentary espousing virtues of softwware freedom struggles to raise funding
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    Torrent / Download manager for linux

    Hi guys! Since Afrihost released their uncapped leader board I realized I download peanuts compared to those top guys. So I would like to set up a dedicated download pc. I could make it a windows pc but Linux just seems more stable and thats what I want to go for. However I cant find an...
    • wez1007
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    • download manager linux torrent
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Software
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