Category: Linux
Uses of Netcat in Linux
Netcat is a networking program in UNIX-like systems for reading from and writing to network connections using TCP or UDP. Its man page says “The nc utility is used for just about anything under the sun involving TCP or UDP”. So here are a few ways it can be used:
Quotations from Fortune the UNIX Program
fortune is a simple program that displays a pseudo-random message from a database of quotations. It is predominantly found in UNIX-like systems, but clients for other platforms exist as well. Quotations are from famous people, jokes, poetry, science fiction movies and a few other sources. Below are a few of them:
Streaming Music and Videos with GNUMP3d
I have been trying different streaming servers the past few days for a project I’m working on. Out of the ones I tested so far none was as easy to install and configure as the GNU Streaming MP3 / Media Server (GNUMP3d). So I thought I should write post about it for those who are [...]
Ubuntu Facts
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution that has one of the largest online communities. It is based on Debian the community-based distribution and is a trademark of Canonical Ltd which is also its largest sponsor.
Detect if you are Running a Virtual Machine
Would you like to know if your server’s OS is running on bare-metal or on a virtual machine. imvirt and virt-what are 2 Linux scripts that allow you to do so easily. Both are open source and can be downloaded from their websites and Ubuntu’s Synaptic Package Manager as well.
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