https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/tags/linux/ Recent content in Linux on Life of a software developer Hugo en Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:22:16 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/switching-android-emulator-to-the-old-location-ui-on-gnu-linux/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:22:16 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/switching-android-emulator-to-the-old-location-ui-on-gnu-linux/ Restore the Android Emulator’s old Location UI on GNU/Linux to work around blank maps and freezes by disabling LocationUiV2. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/openwrt-and-pptp-vpn/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:03:49 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/openwrt-and-pptp-vpn/ Troubleshoot PPTP VPN connections on OpenWrt by installing NAT helper modules and configuring an nftables connection tracking helper. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restore-xfce4-to-default-settings/ Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:40:15 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/restore-xfce4-to-default-settings/ Restore Xfce4’s default desktop settings for the current user with a Bash script that removes configuration files, caches, and saved sessions. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/disable-speech-dispatcher-on-debian-12/ Wed, 21 May 2025 11:45:49 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/disable-speech-dispatcher-on-debian-12/ Prevent speech-dispatcher from starting on demand on Debian 12 with DisableAutoSpawn to address high PulseAudio CPU usage. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-no-image-size-information-in-dolphin/ Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:16:01 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-no-image-size-information-in-dolphin/ Restore image dimensions and metadata in Dolphin on Gentoo by enabling the semantic-desktop USE flag and rebuilding the file manager. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-linux-ugly-fonts-in-netbeans-and-how-to-fix-them/ Wed, 12 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-linux-ugly-fonts-in-netbeans-and-how-to-fix-them/ Improve NetBeans font rendering on Gentoo Linux by enabling Swing antialiasing and configuring the look and feel in netbeans.conf. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/hyper-v-how-to-change-screen-resolution-in-centos-red-hat-enterprice-linux-virtual-machine/ Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:53:16 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/hyper-v-how-to-change-screen-resolution-in-centos-red-hat-enterprice-linux-virtual-machine/ Change the screen resolution of a CentOS or RHEL virtual machine in Hyper-V using grubby to configure the hyperv_fb framebuffer driver. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/eclipse-hotkeys-fix/ Tue, 19 May 2015 04:19:25 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/eclipse-hotkeys-fix/ Restore keyboard shortcuts with non-Latin layouts in older Eclipse versions on GNU/Linux by building and using eclipse-hotkeys-fix. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/console-screen-resolution-frame-buffer-with-nvidia-drivers-on-ubuntu-debian-or-linux-mint/ Mon, 18 May 2015 08:43:06 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/console-screen-resolution-frame-buffer-with-nvidia-drivers-on-ubuntu-debian-or-linux-mint/ Set the framebuffer console resolution with proprietary NVIDIA drivers on Ubuntu, Debian, or Linux Mint using GRUB 2 graphics settings. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/disable-overlay-scroll-bars-in-ubuntu-14-04-lts/ Thu, 25 Sep 2014 05:31:06 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/disable-overlay-scroll-bars-in-ubuntu-14-04-lts/ Disable overlay scrollbars in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and switch to normal scrollbars with a single gsettings command. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/enabel-super-user-log-in-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 04:15:51 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/enabel-super-user-log-in-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts/ Set a root password on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with sudo passwd root, then use su - to open a root login shell. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/installing-jd-gui-on-opensuse/ Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:50:04 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/installing-jd-gui-on-opensuse/ Run the JD-GUI Java decompiler on openSUSE by installing its required libraries, with dependency lists for 32-bit and 64-bit systems. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/install-oracle-jdk-on-opensuse/ Sun, 20 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/install-oracle-jdk-on-opensuse/ Install Oracle JDK 8 on openSUSE from an RPM package, configure the default Java tools with update-alternatives, and set JAVA_HOME. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/eclipse-hang-on-building-workspace-on-startup/ Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:47:05 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/eclipse-hang-on-building-workspace-on-startup/ Work around Eclipse ADT hanging on 'Building workspace' at startup by terminating running adb processes and restarting the IDE. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/using-the-rpm-command-part1/ Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:37:54 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/using-the-rpm-command-part1/ Learn to install, upgrade, remove, and query RPM packages, with openSUSE examples for package details, file lists, and file ownership. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-remove-gnome-opensuse/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:19:16 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-remove-gnome-opensuse/ Remove GNOME-related packages from openSUSE with a shell command that combines zypper, rpm, and grep. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/force-kdm-fonts-dpi-opensuse/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:54:45 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/force-kdm-fonts-dpi-opensuse/ Fix oversized fonts on the KDM login screen in openSUSE by setting a custom DPI through DISPLAYMANAGER_KDM_LOCALARGS. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/twinview-opensuse-and-the-nvidia-driver/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:57:46 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/twinview-opensuse-and-the-nvidia-driver/ Configure a monitor and TV with NVIDIA TwinView on openSUSE 11.4 and save the display settings permanently in the X server configuration. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/when-you-say-you-support-gnulinux-support-it-in-all-of-its-shapes-and-forms/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:18:52 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/when-you-say-you-support-gnulinux-support-it-in-all-of-its-shapes-and-forms/ Frustrations with NComputing’s Ubuntu-only GNU/Linux support, an unsuccessful openSUSE setup, and the case for open source thin clients. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/heroes-iii-on-gnulinux/ Wed, 18 May 2011 17:06:14 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/heroes-iii-on-gnulinux/ Install and patch Loki’s native Heroes of Might and Magic III on GNU/Linux, with 64-bit installer workarounds and custom map setup. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/texas-instruments-5-in-1-multimedia-card-reader-sdmmcmsms-proxd-and-opensuse-11-4/ Thu, 05 May 2011 16:10:05 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/texas-instruments-5-in-1-multimedia-card-reader-sdmmcmsms-proxd-and-opensuse-11-4/ Enable the Texas Instruments 5-in-1 card reader on openSUSE 11.4 with a setpci workaround and apply it automatically at startup. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/update-system-time-using-ntp-and-networkmanager-gentoo/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:55:30 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/update-system-time-using-ntp-and-networkmanager-gentoo/ Automatically synchronize Gentoo’s system clock with NTP when a network connection comes up using a NetworkManager dispatcher script. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/using-openssl-with-apache-tomcat-6/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:00:37 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/using-openssl-with-apache-tomcat-6/ Configure HTTPS in Apache Tomcat 6 using OpenSSL and Tomcat Native, with an APR connector, PEM certificates, and certificate chains. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-gnulinux-on-acer-extensa-5620z/ Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:14:51 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/gentoo-gnulinux-on-acer-extensa-5620z/ A guide to Gentoo GNU/Linux on the Acer Extensa 5620Z, covering kernel configuration, Xorg, touchpad setup, and power management. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/itouch-control-plugin/ Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:32:31 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/itouch-control-plugin/ Control Audacious playback, skip tracks, and adjust volume with your keyboard’s multimedia keys using the iTouch-Control plugin. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-make-a-network-game-of-starcraft-without-battle-net/ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:53:01 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/how-to-make-a-network-game-of-starcraft-without-battle-net/ Play StarCraft and Brood War over the internet without Battle.net using Battle.LAN, with firewall configuration and multiplayer setup. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/ipod-nano-and-gnulinux/ Sun, 09 Jul 2006 18:18:15 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/ipod-nano-and-gnulinux/ Using a 1 GB iPod nano with Gentoo GNU/Linux, from automatic USB mounting to managing its music library with gtkpod. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BC-%D1%81%D1%8A%D1%81-%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B1%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/ Mon, 08 May 2006 22:47:17 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BC-%D1%81%D1%8A%D1%81-%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B1%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BA%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/ Как да настроим енкодинга CP1251 и размера на субтитрите в Totem Movie Player за правилно показване на кирилица. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%85%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BF%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF-%D1%81-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B0/ Thu, 27 Apr 2006 10:18:12 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%85%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BF%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BF-%D1%81-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%B0/ Синхронизиране на файлове и директории между лаптоп и настолен компютър под GNU/Linux с rsync, SSH и кратък Bash скрипт. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/asus-wl-107g/ Fri, 21 Apr 2006 20:35:20 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/asus-wl-107g/ Set up the ASUS WL-107g PCMCIA wireless card on Gentoo GNU/Linux with open source drivers, kernel configuration, and wireless tools. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/access-ext2-and-ext3-partitions-from-window/ Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:29:07 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/access-ext2-and-ext3-partitions-from-window/ Browse Linux ext2 and ext3 partitions from Windows and export files using Explore2fs, a free utility with an Explorer-style interface. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/play-wmv-and-rm-files-with-totem/ Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:53:54 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/play-wmv-and-rm-files-with-totem/ Enable WMV and RealMedia playback in Totem on Debian and Gentoo GNU/Linux by installing the required codecs. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/chervenata_shapcica/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 09:06:20 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/chervenata_shapcica/ Хумористична компютърна версия на „Червената Шапчица“ с Red Hat Linux, IRC, файъруоли, Големия лош вълк и дуумър с BFG. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/tiphow-to-solve-kdevelop-automake-problem/ Tue, 02 Mar 2004 16:47:16 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/tiphow-to-solve-kdevelop-automake-problem/ Fix KDevelop’s compatibility issue with Automake 1.9.1 on Slackware by installing Automake 1.6 alongside the existing version. https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BA-%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BC-%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4-gnulinux/ Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:41:00 +0000 https://paskov.vmsoft-bg.com/%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BA-%D0%B4%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%BC-%D1%87%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B4-gnulinux/ Как да настроим часовата зона, системния и хардуерния часовник в GNU/Linux с /etc/localtime, date и hwclock.