Gimp stands for “GNU Image Manipulation Program“, which is an open source image editing problem. It’s capability often compare to professional software but fortunately, Gimp acceptance as Pro image editing software is getting better. Even so, Gimp is still popular among beginner up to hobbyist user.
Gimp’s available on multiple platform and since it is open [...]
While adding GUI Desktop environment into my development box, an error encountered when compiling KDE4, the stable and nice looking Desktop environment. Compiling KDE4 can take quite some time as it depends on few hundred other ports. Alternatively, you can install KDE4 from the packages by using the command :
pkg_add -r kde4
But installing programs using [...]
One of the task installing a new FreeBSD box was dealing with IP addresses. Usually, google a web based calculater would do the trick. But today’s task is a bit different.
IPv6. A whole row of hexadecimal spinning in front of my eyes, just to figure out what is the range of IP that is usable. [...]
PPTP VPN uses protocol GRE on two way, both inbound and outbound. Setting up the firewall to allow PPTP VPN dialup client (e.g. Ubuntu’s NetworkManager) to use protocol GRE is just a few steps in adding rules and interfaces. This post is based on the previous post “How to set up Shorewall firewall (alternate to [...]
There are a few option of firewall interface available on Linux for iptables, both GUI (Graphical User Interface) and CLI (Command Line Interface). FireStarter user interface on GUI is easy to use and configure. The only problem is it does not work properly with PPTP VPN dialup, it blocks protocol GRE. It does provide a [...]
After manually editing /etc/network/interfaces for dynamically assigned IP or static IP, Network Manager (the icon sits on the upper panel with 2 monitor) stops working. Specifically it stop managing interface, but manually assigning IP through “ifconfig” or editing config files (/etc/network/interfaces) still works. Another reason NetworkManager stop working is after applying some updates between Intrepid [...]
This post is part of the “How to install FreeBSD as your Desktop” series and it shows how to install flash plugin onto FireFox internet browser in FreeBSD. Here it is :
UPDATE : After testing PC-BSD for a while (more then 6 months), PC-BSD indeed is a FreeBSD variant that is superior in Desktop environment. Its user friendly installation and configuration have make FreeBSD so much more suitable running as an Desktop. Unless you’re interested in figuring out how to tweak and turn FreeBSD to work [...]
FreeBSD is getting more and more attention due to its stability and (well done) documentation. Geeks and nerds are getting their hands into installing FreeBSD onto their Desktop or Laptop. Some might ask “Eh ??? Why ain’t ya mentioning the servers? Is BSD.”. Sound card, sound card belongs to multimedia. It’s mostly meant for entertainment [...]
