Childrens Distro sneak peak
2012-05-10
I was assigned the task of creating a children’s linux distro for use here at the library(where I work). Here’s a sneak peak: I’m basing it on Linux Mint for now. I think i’ll probably move it all over to straight Ubuntu before finalizing. The dock is called docky. Can be installed from apt-get. As you can see I’ve loaded it up with games. Once i’ve finished i’ll give a better break down of what i’ve done.…
IPv6 keeping tunnel connected
2011-02-28
Put together a script to keep your ip updated for the tunnel. This is for Hurricane Electric. Just plug in your info from your tunnel info page. If Ubuntu, copy this file to: /etc/init.d/updateip Then, sudo ln -s /etc/init.d/updateip /etc/rc2.d/S95updateip Will now start up with the computer. Hope it helps someone.
IPv6 Connectivity in Ubuntu: Setting up
2011-02-20
With ICANN recently announcing the end of IPv4 addresses to allocate, its time to take a look at the future. What is IPv6? According to Cisco IPv6 is: IP Version 6. Replacement for IPv4. A next generation IP protocol. IPv6 is backward compatible with and is designed to fix the shortcomings of IPv4, such as data security and maximum number of user addresses. IPv6 increases the address space from 32 to 128 bits, providing for an unlimited number of networks and systems.…