Install aircrack-ng on Debian Linux

Here are example values I used, if you are asked during the checkinstall. These values are not critical if this package is only for you.

…snip… This package will be built according to these values: 0 . . . → Read More: Install aircrack-ng on Debian Linux

What’s New in Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server 12.04 will be released on 26 April 2012. Ubuntu 12.04 is supported with security updates until 2017 which makes Ubuntu LTS an attractive choice for use as a server. At the time of this blog . . . → Read More: What’s New in Ubuntu Server 12.04 LTS

Disable SSLv2 in Cyrus IMAP server

Cyrus often ships by default with SSLv2 enabled which can be considered a security vulnerability. Here’s how to disable SSLv2 in your Cyrus IMAP server!

1. Edit the file /etc/imapd.conf

sudo nano /etc/imapd.conf

Find the . . . → Read More: Disable SSLv2 in Cyrus IMAP server

ufw Allow From Specific IP on Specific Port

ufw is the friendly command line firewall utility in Debian and Ubuntu.

I’ll show you how to create a specific rule syntax for allowing traffic in from a specific ip on a specific port.

Say for . . . → Read More: ufw Allow From Specific IP on Specific Port

ClamAV On-Access Scanning For Samba Shares

Your Linux-based samba file server can automatically scan for Windows viruses with clamav and svs.I’ll show you some tips on getting this running with Debian 6! 1. Install clamav

In Debian 6, install clamav-daemon which will also . . . → Read More: ClamAV On-Access Scanning For Samba Shares

How to Compile your own Kernel in Ubuntu / Debian / Mint

While most persons typically use the Ubuntu kernel-ppa for obtaining alternate or new kernels, you can also roll your own for a specialized VM, an embedded system, or just to geek out.

This method is a Debian . . . → Read More: How to Compile your own Kernel in Ubuntu / Debian / Mint

Install Flash Player 11 in Linux Mint Debian Edition 64bit

Adobe released Flash Player 11 beta with support for 64bit Linux. Yay!

I’ll show you how to install it for Linux Mint Debian Edition 64bit. Edit: This post is now obsolete. Flash 11 for 64bit . . . → Read More: Install Flash Player 11 in Linux Mint Debian Edition 64bit

Disable Debian Banner Suffix on SSH Server

While ssh requires broadcasting the exact version number for the protocol of the openssh spec, you can opt to disable broadcasting of the ‘Debian’ suffix that is added by default.

By default your server provides something . . . → Read More: Disable Debian Banner Suffix on SSH Server

/usr/bin/mint-fortune: line 35: [: ==: unary operator expected

In Linux Mint Debian Edition, a recent update made the fortune script stop working. I’ll show you how to fix it!

1. Open this file with nano, or your favorite editor:

sudo nano /usr/bin/mint-fortune . . . → Read More: /usr/bin/mint-fortune: line 35: [: ==: unary operator expected

Prevent Postfix Brute Force

An often used attack vector is brute forcing MTA logins. While most admins watch ssh auth logs like a hawk, email auth/login logs are most often not closely watched for this sort of thing if . . . → Read More: Prevent Postfix Brute Force

Linux Mint Debian Edition LMDE Review

I have decided to give Linux Mint Debian Edition a go on my main desktop! Here is my quick minty-fresh brushed metal review.

LMDE is Debian testing ever so slightly fine-tuned for the desktop. Elegance is the . . . → Read More: Linux Mint Debian Edition LMDE Review

Select Fastest Debian Mirror for apt-get

With Debian you can easily auto-detect the fastest mirror for apt-get!

First install this package:

$ sudo apt-get install netselect-apt

Then run the following, adjusting for your desired version. I’m using LMDE, so I’m going to run:

. . . → Read More: Select Fastest Debian Mirror for apt-get

Batch Rename Files with rename

How can I batch rename files in Linux?

There are tons of how-tos and guides on using sed, mv, and other commands to batch rename files. However, a very powerful tool available in Debian and Ubuntu Linux . . . → Read More: Batch Rename Files with rename

Debian 6 Squeeze

Yes Debian 6 – Squeeze is now available, after almost exactly two years of development and bug squashing.

Here are the netinstall CD download links: http://www.debian.org/CD/netinst Netinstall images containing non-free firmware are also available: http://cdimage.debian.org/cdimage/unofficial/non-free/cd-including-firmware

. . . → Read More: Debian 6 Squeeze