Multi-RAR files using Linux

Hey.

This one may be interesting for those who like to share and use P2P. As I’ve noticed, P2P likes multi-rared stuff. OK so I’ll go straight to the point. Find the file you want to multi-RAR. For this example I’ll use ubuntu.iso.

Command for multi-RARing is as follows:

rar a -v5000k ubuntu.rar ubuntu.iso

rar - command to rar files.
a - add files to archive
-v5000k - this means that rar will split files into 5000 kb pieces. You can change this value, that’s not a problem.
ubuntu.rar - file name of the resulting rar (do not forget that you.ll get ubuntu.part01.rar, ubuntu.part02.rar, etc)
ubuntu.iso - file you’re raring.

Do not forget that RAR is proprietary software which needs to be bought. It’s not open source either.

Minimizing programs to system tray

Hello.

Recently I found urgent to have Thunderbird minimized to system tray. I mean - why do I have to fire it up once I ‘presume’ I got mail. Having it in taskbar is kind of uncool too. Solution is flexible and was totally easy to find. First of all - get you terminal client ready.

sudo apt-get install kdocker

This command will install nifty tool for minimizing apps. Start the software. I do that with Alt + F2 combination (and entering ‘kdocker’) but I’m sure it can be found somewhere under K menu too. Should be under ‘Utilities’.

Now simply click on the program you want to minimize. And yep, that’s it! Sorry for the long post but I didn’t feel like writing a 15 words one. Until next time. Oh and one more thing - it’s based to Kubuntu but it’s no problem to do that on other distros. Commands may vary but those are not too different.

T.

Mounting ISO images under Linux

Ok, first of all - sorry for my lack of activity. I was quite busy with exams and such so my Compiz guide is probably yet to come. Now I’ll give you some other tips. A couple of guys asked me here and there - what software do you use to mount ISO images under Linux? Answer is simple - mount.

Let say you have new_distro.iso image file and you want to have it mounted at /media/iso. Here is what you need to do. Fire up Konsole or any other terminal emulator and type:

sudo mount -o loop new_distro.iso /media/iso

Now let me explain everything.

sudo - gives you super user access (used in *buntu distros, if you have other distro, simply log into as root and forget the sudo command)
mount - should be self explanatory, the app you use to mount the image
-o loop - this option performs the association of the file with the loop device, I don’t feel like explaining, nor do I understand it 100 percent
new_distro.iso - your image
/media/iso - mountpoint

Again, I want you all to remember that in case you are not using Kubuntu, Ubuntu, etc do not use the sudo command. Simply log in as root and perform the string without sudo.

Well, that pretty much explains it all. Until next time!

Regards,
T-Virus

Testing *taps the mic* testing..?

Hey everybody!

First things first. About me. I’m just a regular guy who likes reading, playing video games, spending time with friends, playing poker. Nothing unusual, right? Yes. So what’s the purpose of this blog? Uh, where should I begin. First of all I’m a Linux user (particularly - Kubuntu) and I’m quite a nice guy myself! So… I’ll be giving hints about how to do this or that on Linux, Kubuntu, KDE, etc. I’ll write a couple of how-to’s once in a while so check back, you might see something quite interesting here! I’ll start with Compiz + Emerald integration into KDE environment. I will write that one tomorrow… or maybe even today, not yet sure.

Oh, and sorry about my English, I’m not English native speaker myself.

See you, leave a comment if you pass by. Cheers!

Best regards,
T-Virus.