Category Archives: Linux

Find all folders with same name in a directory tree and execute commands on them

October 11, 2009 | No comments

In a Linux CLI environment you can use the “find” command to search for files or folder. In this tutorial I will explain how to find folders having the same name in a directory tree and execute commands on them.Continue reading →

PHP CLI increase memory limit

October 3, 2009 | 3 Comments

When running a PHP script from command line interface (CLI), a higher memory limit may be required in order for the script to be successfully executed. This can be achieved using the “-d” or “–define” option in the commandContinue reading →

Enable compositing effects for metacity in Ubuntu

November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

Desktop effects in Ubuntu 8.10 can be used without Compiz, by enabling compositing in Metacity – the Gnome’s default window manager.Continue reading →

Shell script to extract the exchange rates from BNR (Romania)

August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments

Here is a simple script to get the exchange rates.Continue reading →

How to activate sounds in Pidgin

January 18, 2008 | 2 Comments

In case the sound events are not working in Pidgin you can use this solution.Continue reading →