How to configure a static IP interface on Arch Linux

Arch Linux defaults to DHCP on a new install. This guide will walk you through the steps need to configure a static IP interface for your Arch Linux install. Create the interface config file in “/etc/netctl/”. Either use the sample file in “/etc/netctl/examples/” as a base or create one from scratch. We’ll create a new file for this walkthrough. #cd /etc/netctl<br /> #vi eth0 The lines below go into the file....

2014-01-10 · 1 min · Danesh Manoharan

How to Install Spotify client on Arch Linux

The Spotify client is available through WINE or natively through the AUR. I’ll walk you through the AUR way. Download the Spotify package from the AUR. [[Spotify AUR][1]] wget https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/sp/spotify/spotify.tar.gz Unpack the package and compile. tar -zxvf spotify.tar.gz</p> cd spotify/ makepkg -s ` `` The "-s" switch will use pacman to resolve any dependencies. 3. Install the compile package. `pacman -U spotify-0.9.4.183-2-x86_64.pkg.tar.xz` [1]: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/spotify/

2014-01-09 · 1 min · Danesh Manoharan

Gnome online accounts not working

Just completed my fresh install of Arch Linux and Gnome 3.10. Hit my first issue, gnome-online-accounts dialog does not come up so I can’t add my clound accounts. The Fix: Install “telepathy-gaze” packge. pacman -S telepathy-gaze

2014-01-08 · 1 min · Danesh Manoharan

How to install Fedora Utils on Fedora 20

Fedora Utils is the “Ubuntu Tweak” of Fedora. It simplifies many of the post install tasks. It’s basically a collection of scripts and customizable plugins wrapped around a nice GUI which help you install fonts, codecs, flash, java, etc. It also cleans up your system, fixes some common issues, tweaks your desktop, etc. Here’s a one liner to get it installed on your Fedora 20. su -c "cd /tmp/ && curl http://satya164....

2014-01-08 · 1 min · Danesh Manoharan

Delivering Happiness with MYTEKSI

MYTEKSI is currently running a donation campaign for undeserved children across Malaysia. They are looking for English children books and toys. The campaign will be happening on these dates, 28th & 29th, December 4th & 5th, 11th & 12th, 18th & 19th January. Question: I have books and toys to give away, what do I do now? Easy, install the MYTEKSI app on your android, apple or windows phone/tablet, register if you haven’t already, book a taxi and select “MYTEKSI HQ” as the destination and finally enter the “#gifts” hastag in the “notes to driver” section....

2014-01-07 · 1 min · Danesh Manoharan