scientific linux

How to perform a version upgrade with scientific linux

For those that have noticed Scientific Linux does not do a straight upgrade to the next version like centos does. So below i will show you most likely the cleanest way to do it as seen on the official website.

Selinux howto for the impatient

In This little document I will be writing how to create quick selinux rules to allow programs to run properly and still allow for selinux to give some security. Keep in mind that this method listed below will allow all selinux denials and in some cases this might not be the direction you want to go with.

Mysql Cheat Sheet for Grant Permissions

In this simple little article I show you how to use the Mysql GRANT command. This is more a cheat sheet and less and article but I have found over the years it has become quite handy since it is not something I use all the time.

Just keep in mind that you should be security conscious when using this command especially on a server that is directly accessible from the internet.

High Quality Printing Centos 5

In a continuing process of trying to improve my Centos5 installation. This how-to will detail howto get those difficult printers to work in Linux. In my case i have the Canon IP5000 and i can honestly say it works as good as it does on windows. To verify if your printer will work consider looking at the http://www.linuxprinting.org/ website to see which version of Gutenprint will work fo you.

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