Convert videos to audio

Posted on April 20th, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

You can use mplayer to convert a video DVD to audio only mp3 files. This can be useful for example when you recorded a karaoke video and want to listen to the audio on your mp3 player. Convert videos to audio

I can’t stop smiling… we got an Asus Eee PC!

Posted on April 3rd, 2008 in Computers, Product reviews by LadyRostand

Olivetalks got an Eee laptop. One of those tiny ASUS computers that run Linux and boot in no time. It does have a few things we don’t like, but overall the kiddo-pc is all they said it was! One can take the Eee on trips to check email, finish that important document or… play Solitaire? Now if only my fingers weren’t so fat… I can't stop smiling... we got an Asus Eee PC!

USB in Xen – how to make it work

Posted on March 22nd, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

ZoltarStark is still looking for a method to access USB devices from Xen guests. After not finding great success with USB passthrough and PCI passthrough the time has come to try USB over IP solutions. USB in Xen - how to make it work

How to Xenify office servers

Posted on March 10th, 2008 in Computers by ZoltarStark

How to convert office servers into Xen guests in a middle sized office? Transferring services to Xen guests allows for easier maintenance of the physical servers and higher availability of services. The first thing to consider is a redundant file system. How to Xenify office servers

The attack of the inodes – how to find out your number

Posted on March 5th, 2008 in Computers by LadyRostand

If your web hosting package is in a Linux server, you should know how to find out the number of inodes you are using. LadyRostand explains three methods to count the inodes: via ticket, ssh and ftp, and the advantages and disadvantages in each case. The attack of the inodes - how to find out your number