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Scanning for malware with Linux Malware Detect (LMD)

Linux Malware Detect (LMD), also known as Maldet, is a malware scanner for Linux released under the GNU GPLv2 license. It is particularly effective for the detection of php backdoors, darkmailers and many other malicious files that can be uploaded on a compromised website. It will help you do detect infected websites and clean the infection, however securing the compromised user or website is still necessary to avoid re-infection. Continue reading “Scanning for malware with Linux Malware Detect (LMD)”

HowTo: Save A File In Vim / Vi Without Root Permission

This happens lot of times. I login as a normal user and start to edit httpd.conf or lighttpd.conf or named.conf in vim / vi text editor. However, I’m not able to save changes due to permission issue (all config files are owned by root). How do I save file without creating a temporary file (/tmp/httpd.conf) and then move the same (mv /tmp/httpd.conf /etc/httpd) as root using vim / vi itself? Continue reading “HowTo: Save A File In Vim / Vi Without Root Permission”

Install PHP 5.4 as standalone

PHP 5.4 is not packaged on most Linux distributions so it may be easiest to install it from source. On Debian-based Linux systems, you can use the following commands to install PHP 5.4 in such a way that it won’t effect any other versions of PHP that you may have installed: Continue reading “Install PHP 5.4 as standalone”

How To Install nginx on Ubuntu / Virtualmin

Nginx is a lightweight webserver that supports most of the functionality of Apache, but is faster and uses less memory. It is suited to websites that have a large amount of static content, or virtual machines with limited memory. For more information, see http://wiki.nginx.org/Main

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Install Nemo File Manager in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring/12.10 Quantal

Nemo is a complete fork of Nautilus and its goal is to extend the Cinnamon user experience to desktop and file management. Nemo has features like: compact view, all desktop icons, etc.. which are missing in Nautilus 3.6 version, Open in terminal and open as root, File operation progress while copy/move files shows percentage and details, Has nice GTK bookmarks management, up/forward/back and refresh buttons, Nice proper status bar, better search, better widgets and many more.

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Free Public DNS

Public DNS service is a free, global Domain Name System (DNS) resolution service that everyone in the world can can use as an alternative to his/her current DNS provider. It can be used in any TCP/IP stack equipped network appliances, tablets computers, desktop PC or smartphones. Once the free DNS service applied to the internet devices, all client programs running in the devices will perform all DNS lookups using the new Public DNS for a faster, accurate, secure and smooth web browsing experience. Continue reading “Free Public DNS”