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Apple streaming tools on Linux
Can you guys help me. I need to run Apple's http live streaming command line tools on Linux. I've tried different ways to install .dmg itself, then I've tried to extract files from it, then finally I ...
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Efficient key bindings using both Mac and Linux
I'm still switching back and forth all the time from Linux to Mac, and I can't figure out how to stop getting confused in my keystrokes, especially with browsers, and Unix apps.
Here's the situation:
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Failed to boot macbook from Ubuntu USB
I am trying to put Ubuntu on my aging Macbook, as my optical drive is dead, I am following this guide to do so via USB.
The process seems to go fine in the terminal, but when I boot I only get a ...
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"Argument list too long" error for `rm -rf *` on a directory with 4000 files
I thought this issue was fixed in Linux like 10 years ago. 4000 files really doesn't seem too excessive and should be able to be removed no problem. So this issue clearly exists in OS X - maybe not in ...
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what is the difference between terminal in Mac OS X and Ubuntu
Both Mac OS X and Ubuntu (and other Linus OS) has terminal / command line.
Are these terminal identical across different OS? If not, what are the important difference?
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Creating an OS X PKG file on Linux?
I have Debian / Ubuntu / Xubuntu. I'm trying to distribute and run a Python file with the least number of clicks for the end user. How do I create a PKG file for Mac OS X on Linux?
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I think I ...
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What's the closest equivalent to tomboy notes on Mac OSX?
This was the most useful program I had under Ubuntu and I miss it greatly; evernote is bloated and complicated. Is there something like tomboy for the mac? Bonus points for iphone sync.
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How can I mount a ReiserFS partition on Mac OSX?
I'm on a machine running OSX Leopard and Ubuntu 10.04: Ubuntu is installed on a ReiserFS partition, and it's data as well.
Ubuntu and OSX are installed one for disk (disk0s* OSX - disk1s* Ubuntu)
I'...
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Apple shortcuts in Ubuntu
I switch between a Mac and Ubuntu often. On my Ubuntu box, I use an Apple Aluminum keyboard.
I'm interested in Apple's "command" key: ⌘.
(I'm not concerned about the hardware control keys.)
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Can't boot from CD
I installed Ubuntu on a PowerBook G4 and it only works about 10% of the time. For this reason I decided to re-install OS X, but my machine won't boot from CD. It also won't boot Ubuntu the vast ...
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How to stop the 'd' key from minimizing all windows in Ubuntu 10.10 when connected with Nomachine?
When I connect to my Ubuntu box from any Mac OS X 10.6 client (Snow Leopard) using Nomachine, the 'd' key minimizes all windows on my Ubuntu box. I found another post here that says the issue can be ...
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How to share files between Ubuntu and Mac OS X [closed]
Is there any links/tutorials/videos that helps me share files between Ubuntu and Mac OS X?
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See the last times I logged in on Linux?
I want to see my previous logins when I login using the command line in Ubuntu 10 and I am wondering if there is a command to do it?
The command should show the last times/dates that I logged in.
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In Linux how do I mount a OS-X partition * by name * that is on the same host?
I once used gnome-mount like this
gnome-mount -o ro -d /dev/sda2 or gnome-mount -o ro -p "Macintosh HD"
But, alas, gnome-mount seems to be no more. RIP.
I can do this
gvfs-mount -d /dev/sda2
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CCleaner for Mac / Linux? [closed]
Is there a program for OS X and/or Ubuntu like CCleaner? Memory cleaning and internet cache cleaner?
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