Getting TimeMachine to work under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS & OS-X Lion

December 27, 2011 · Backup, Networking · 16 comments

This post is for all Ubuntu Geeks who got frustrated that their time machine didn't run anymore after intallation of OS-X Lion or for those out there trying to get it running for the first time.

OS-X Lion requires netatalk > 2.2.1, however there seems to be no package for that available on the regular sources, but you can also build it yourself!

That is the strategy we will follow in this post. As with many things once you know the recipe the procedure is straightforward, but I've found many posts our there of people who tried but didn't succeed. Follow the path below and you will become a happy time traveller!

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How to: Active Directory Integration with Centrify DirectControl Express on Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

November 18, 2011 · General, Networking, Security, Server · 2 comments

Many Ubuntu users and Administrators struggle with Active Directory integration. One approach that folks are using is the free offerings from Centrify Express.

Through the DirectManage Express or DirectControl Express downloads you can quickly and easily join a Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric) server or desktop to Active Directory. Using either of these approaches an intelligent install script is used to install the DirectControl Express agent and join the system to Active Directory.

Many Ubuntu users however prefer to install software packages like Centrify DirectControl Express using the built in package managers like Software Center, Synaptic, Adept, Aptitude, apt-get or others.

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Connection Manager (ConnMan) – Managing internet connections in Linux

March 16, 2011 · Networking · 3 comments

The ConnMan project provides a daemon for managing internet connections within embedded devices running the Linux operating system. The Connection Manager is designed to be slim and to use as few resources as possible, so it can be easily integrated. It is a fully modular system that can be extended, through plug-ins, to support all kinds of wired or wireless technologies. Also, configuration methods, like DHCP and domain name resolving, are implemented using plug-ins. The plug-in approach allows for easy adaption and modification for various use cases.
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Install inSSIDer 2 wifi scanner in ubuntu using .deb package

January 14, 2011 · Networking · 9 comments

inSSIDer is FREE, open-source Wi-Fi scanning software. And yet you want to know more. Wow. you truly are our type of geek. Take a look at the features below to see what makes inSSIDer special.
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How to setup bond or team network cards in ubuntu 10.10/10.04

November 20, 2010 · Networking · 9 comments

The Linux bonding driver provides a method for aggregating multiple network interfaces into a single logical
bonded interface.The behavior of the bonded interfaces depends upon the mode; generally speaking, modes provide either hot standby or load balancing services.
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