A simple script to login to the JetIB (Jet Internet Billing system) without using a web browser. For example, if you just want to ssh or run a backup job, or for example you are logged into a machine without a graphical browser.
Some of the organisations that may use the JetIB system are:
Curtin University (Bentley [...]
Recently I was confronted with the situation of many users Avast Antivirus installations updating from the internet, and downloading many MB’s of files on a limited internet connection. Also, due to the speed of the connection, and the fact that they are going through a captival portal, the downloads take considerable time, and are counted [...]
Linux 3G MobileBroadband Card Novatel Merlin XU870
I finally got my Linux 3G “NetConnect” card working under Linux. I had to read a lot, and nothing would work, then finally I stumbled over something simple that made it all work, and I played around, and finally have it working well!
First, make sure you have the airprime [...]
Recently the request came up on the plug list, for a method of finding duplicate file names in directories. This wasn’t a request for duplicate files, just names that clashed, in preparation for merging the directories. (If you want to find exactly duplicate files, regardless of name, then `fdupes` is the tool for you).
After some [...]
More programming! I can’t seem to stop! Another one for Princess Tasha!
You want to put a RSS feed on your wordpress sidebar, but want it to display the body of the items, not just a link to the item! Unfortunately there is no function to do that on the RSS Widget, so…. I present the [...]
