Category Archives: Linux

Chip VS PI Zero

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robertwilkie

This was a good article that compares the new $5 Raspberry Pi to the CHIP kickstarter project ($9).  Now the author does a good job pointing out that in the end, CHIP is better.  BUT…he forgot about the momentum and … Continue reading →

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Several different tools to convert an ISO to a bootable USB drive

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robertwilkie

Interesting review of tools to do this with.  I have used the Windows 7 tool in the past.  and ISO to USB.  But I have never heard of Yumi til this article (which that seems to be the tool of … Continue reading →

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Need to do a memory dump of an Android Device, use LiMe

Posted on October 9, 2015 by robertwilkie

Its a linux based tool that will pull the memory off an android device…..Looks interesting but I haven’t tried it out myself yet. http://www.darknet.org.uk/2015/10/lime-linux-memory-extractor/

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Where to get games for Linux

Posted on August 31, 2015 by robertwilkie

Basically you get the games thru services like Steam.  Interesting article since it points out several other alternatives to steam that I haven’t heard of.  Why is this of interest?  Well it could be a good way to revitalize older … Continue reading →

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Now Windows drivers for something, use a Linux VM

Posted on August 6, 2015 by robertwilkie

I got such a kick out of this (and this could be a good way to re-use old hardware with propietary drivers).  The author couldn’t get a system running of USB/serial in windows.  So he created a tiny linux VM, … Continue reading →

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Utilities to build C/C++ for Android

Posted on November 12, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting set of utilities (mostly python based I think) for building C/C++ code for Android.  Why would you want to do this?  Well perhaps to port an existing Linux project to Android, thought it would be limited to the type … Continue reading →

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How to figure out if your printer will work in Linux

Posted on November 4, 2014 by robertwilkie

I forget that sometimes one pain in the butt issues with linux is printing.  Below is a nice write-up to see if your printer is supported by linux, and how to set it up. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/printing-linux-choosing-right-printer-getting-work/

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Linux for Cars

Posted on October 1, 2014 by robertwilkie

Every so often I toy with the idea of building a carputer.  Well I did a google search and turned up Automotive Grade Linux.  It looks cool and has a VMware image you can play with, but seems to still … Continue reading →

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Convert a Pogoplug into a PBX

Posted on September 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have a few pogoplugs around, mostly used for friends relatives for backup, and I knew they ran linux and could be hacked.  But this is too much. http://nerdvittles.com/?p=10560 Generic directions to get debian on pogoplug http://mehl.co/articles/installing_debian_on_the_pogoplug/ Directions for pogoplug series … Continue reading →

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How to un-dumbify Ubuntu

Posted on August 22, 2014 by robertwilkie

I have to agree with most hardcode linux users, ubuntu has gone a little to far “simplifying” the UI (gnome).  However there is a nice write-up below how to add stuff back in to ubuntu. Me…I switched to Mint. http://www.howtogeek.com/194900/use-these-tools-to-change-settings-removed-from-ubuntu-and-gnome/

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