Archive for September, 2007
/usr/local/bin/oinkmaster.pl: Error: the output directory “/etc/snort/rules” isn’t writable by you.
I recently upgrade my IPCop to version 1.4.16 but my Snort (Intrusion Detection System) failed to load the latest rules set. The install logs revealed the error below.
/usr/local/bin/oinkmaster.pl: Error: the output directory “/etc/snort/rules” isn’t writable by you.
The fix was simple. simply change the permission for the “/etc/snort/rules” folder so that the owner is “snort” using [...]
How to enable DMA in Linux
While loading K3b to burn a DVD earlier today I received a warning that my DMA support had been turned off and write speeds would be slow. DMA is normally enabled by default, provided the disk supports it and is handled by the OS.
What is DMA?
DMA (Direct Memory Access) is the mechanism which allow your [...]
Firefox 2.0.0.7 released
The is a new version of Firefox out. Firefox 2.0.07.
2.0.0.7 is a security update to prevent an attacker from executing code via Quick Time Media Link file. MFSA 2007-28
Firefox will automatically download the latest update and prompt you to install. If you prefer the manual approach the Firefox is available download here. Release notes for [...]
WordPress 2.3 Release Candidate 1 Released
WordPress 2.3 Release Candidate 1 is now availble for download.
This will be the only release candidate before the final release before the 2.3 final release scheduled for 24th September 2007.
Download WordPress 2.3 RC1 here and report any lingering bugs here. Also, if you have multiple plugins installed then update the plugin compatibility list. This will [...]
Hot Ubuntu Wallpapers
Like to see ladies on your desktop? Ravi over at All About Linux (Thanks Ravi!!)has compiled a list of hot Ubuntu wallpapers from gnome-look.org. I’m quite sure that your manager won’t be happy if he saw a pair butt chicks with Ubuntu tattooed on them on your workstation.
My favorite 2 would be the bent over [...]
