Generate random Passwords
apt-get install makepasswd Try the makepasswd utility for randomly generated and/or encrypted passwords. Example:
makepasswd --count=10 Generates 10 passwords of various length
Fix the Clock
My clock in the lower right corner of the KDE browser is not set to local time: How can I set it to local time? Try this:
apt-get install rdate
then from the shell command prompt:
rdate time.nrc.ca to set the clock against a time server at National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada.
rdate time.nist.gov to set the clock against a time server at NIST Laboratories, Boulder, CO., USA.
Solitaire for Debian/Linux
First verify Python is working from a shell command prompt, type: python then, Ctl + d to exit.
apt-get install pysol To start PySol from the /usr/games Directory, type: ./pysol
Easily installed with Debian/Linux, with su permission and password, "PySol is an exciting collection of more than 200 solitaire card games. Its features include a very nice look and feel, multiple cardsets and table backgrounds, unlimited undo/redo, loading/saving games, player statistics and log files, a hint system..."
The PySol creators web site: http://www.oberhumer.com/opensource/pysol/
Beginner's Guide to Python: http://www.python.org/topics/learn/
Apt-get Reference: http://localtech.us/notes.htm#How-To
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Posted - November 18 2003 : 10:37:34 AM
