linux Archive

Nov 4

Connect to multiple VPNs at once using NetworkManager and systemd-resolved

It’s not DNS There is a no way it’s DNS It was DNS from DNS Haiku The dark side When I started at synyx I chose to get a MacBook in order to be productive as quick as possible. I still had the cumbersome Linux desktop experience from my previous employer in mind. ;) At synyx, however, things are different: we have a highly skilled admin team that provides a very convenient environment to use Linux on laptops.

Feb 4

Acceptance testing at synyx – Part 3

After showing you how to request a remote browser from a Selenium Grid in the last part its time to put some effort in getting the grid running smoothly. Also,…

Sep 3

FrOSCon 7 – resumee

Die 7. “Free an Opensource Software Conference” fand zwar schon letztes Wochenende in St. Augustin (nahe Bonn) statt, aber darüber zu bloggen lohnt sich dennoch. Denn die FrOSCon ist mit…

Jan 20

One firefox for two X servers

Like a lot of it-staff nowadays, I’ve got two displays connected to my Linux Box. Most of my colleagues like having one big workspace using Xinerama / TwinView, but I…

Nov 3

Using CmsShell on Ubuntu systems

CmsShell is a neat tool to access the OpenCms VFS from the command line. This can be extremely useful when your system can’t be accessed anymore using the web interface…

Okt 20

ionice and the lullaby

Back in 2003, I’ve been working as trainee at a big webhosting company. Back in the days I’ve been really keen on the upcoming 2.6 linux kernel series, and compiled…