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how to install VMware Workstation 8.0 on Fedora Linux 15

VMware Workstation 8.0 just launch not long ago. Heard that VMware introduces many new featrures specially on rich user experience, comprehensive feature set, and high performance. First, ensure kernel-headers and kernel-devel is installed on the Fedora 15. # yum install … Continue reading

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Automatic Updates is missing from Windows Services

When times to check for latest Windows updates on my XP machine. The Microsoft Update website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page. The webiste provided some options and an error number: 0×80070424. The solution: at command prompt, … Continue reading

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Blocking Yahoo/MSN/Skype Messenger At Office?

Today afternoon, someone in the office ask me: it is possible to block MSN traffic in the office network? Answer is Yes and No. It is possible to block the official Internet Messaging (IM) IP addresses or port used by … Continue reading

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How to Create a Fedora Bootable USB Drive using liveusb-creator

I wanted to make a bootable USB thumb drive of Fedora 14 LiveCD. As I’m using Fedora 14 notebook, making a Fedora bootable USB drive is quite handy, specially for system recovery and show case or introduce to friends of … Continue reading

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Starhub Broadband on Modem Speed

I’m using Starhub 1Mbps mobile broadband plan on the move. I don’t use it very often, only when I works outside office or on the move. On the last few occasions where I connect to StarHub HSPA network, the download … Continue reading

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