Missing insserv
by dervish on Aug.20, 2012, under Linux, Ubuntu
# chkconfig saned off
/sbin/insserv: No such file or directory
# chkconfig webmin off
/sbin/insserv: No such file or directory
# ln -s /usr/lib/insserv/insserv /sbin/insserv
# chkconfig saned off
#
I <3 Ubuntu
error: Could not load ssh_host_ecdsa_key
by dervish on Aug.20, 2012, under Linux, Ubuntu
Error in log:
error: Could not load host key: /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key
Fix:
sudo ssh-keygen -t ecdsa -f /etc/ssh/ssh_host_ecdsa_key -N ”
The ecdsa SSH key in not being generated by default.
World Community Grid: HTTP file not found
by dervish on Aug.17, 2012, under Uncategorized
Error:
World Community Grid | Scheduler request failed: HTTP file not found
Solution:
Servers are offline for maintenance, etc. Try later..
iPhone 3G Jailbreak/Unlock for T-Mobile
by dervish on Aug.11, 2012, under Hacker, iPhone
How to jailbreak the iPhone 3G 4.2.1 with baseband 5.15.04 for use with a T-Mobile prepaid SIM.
Obtain T-Mobile SIM
Download the 4.2.1 IPSW Firmware (download)
Download and run redsn0w to jailbreak
– use above IPSW file when requested
– Options: Install Cydia (required), Install iPad baseband (required), Enable homescreen wallpaper (optional)
From Cydia, install UltraSn0w to unlock
Update MMS settings for T-Mobile
Phone should now be on the T-Mobile network with the ability to send text and MMS messages.
Import/recover old SIM contacts (optional)
– Install old/obsolete SIM card
– Go to Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Import SIM Contacts
Change Default Text Editor in Linux Mint/Ubuntu
by dervish on Aug.03, 2012, under Linux, Ubuntu
Command:
$ sudo update-alternatives --config editor
There are 3 choices for the alternative editor (providing /usr/bin/editor).
Selection Path Priority Status
------------------------------------------------------------
* 0 /bin/nano 40 auto mode
1 /bin/ed -100 manual mode
2 /bin/nano 40 manual mode
3 /usr/bin/vim.tiny 10 manual mode
Press enter to keep the current choice[*], or type selection number: 3
update-alternatives: using /usr/bin/vim.tiny to provide /usr/bin/editor (editor) in manual mode.