Stop Win XP from Searching Within ZIP Files Windows XP

One annoying thing is when Windows XP searches within ZIP files. Here is some information on how to turn off this function.

regsvr32 /s /u zipfldr.dll
regsvr32 /s /u cabview.dll

After this it is necessary to reboot the computer. 

Getting Debian up and running on colinux 0.6.2 Debian, Colinux

Just a bunch of packages that are necessary to me when using the new Debian colinux image, Debian-3.0r2.ext3-mit-backports.1gb.bz2.

apt-get install sudo ssh emacs21-nox emacs21-el vim screen subversion

Of course you need the following in your /etc/apt/sources.list:

# subversion backports
# http://www.backports.org/package.php?search=subversion
# 2005-02-20T00:04:03+0900
deb http://www.backports.org/debian/ woody subversion

# emacs backports
# http://www.backports.org/package.php?search=emacs
# 20050219
deb http://www.backports.org/debian/ woody emacs21

# zsh backports
# http://www.backports.org/package.php?search=zsh
# 2005-02-20T00:00:42+0900
deb http://www.backports.org/debian/ woody zsh

Excellent! 

Shortcuts for your Windows Run Dialog Box Windows XP

Can you remember control appwiz.cpl to open the Add/Remove Control Panel in Windows XP? I thought not. 

/ABOVENORMAL Parsec47 Windows XP, Games

Windows XP makes my games jittery. Solve that by making the games' default priority "Above Normal". No, we don't use Task Manager, we start the process off right:

cd games\p47

start /MIN /ABOVENORMAL p47.exe -reverse -nosound -window

Finally, a non-jumpy intentional slowdown game of Parsec 47. Rock! 

Stuck using a Japanese keyboard on Colinux? Colinux, Japanese

You use a Japanese PC110 keyboard in Colinux. Try pressing the backslash key ('\'). Frustrated?

You can set the keyboard map in Debian using this command:

apt-get install console-data console-tools
dpkg-reconfigure console-data 

WinSCP Windows, SSH

We need a SCP/SFTP client that works like Windows Explorer. Thankfully, WinSCP does the job. 

GNU Emacs 21.4 Text Editing, GNU Emacs

OMG it's out. GNU Emacs 21.4. Does this mean we get Unicode goodness now?!? 

Regex Coach Regular Expressions

I pride myself on knowing a bit more about Regular Expressions (正規表現) than the average person. I usually write my renames commands with braces (mv myfile.txt{,.org}). I even have the seminal book Mastering Regular Expressions, 1st and 2nd edition. Now I hear there's a regex tester made in Common Lisp called The Regex Coach. The font display needs work but it is pretty decent.

Don't forget M-x re-builder RET in your favorite Emacs 21.

src: Easy Regular Expression Development
 

Colinux 0.6.2 Colinux

My favorite obsession has just upgraded to Linux 2.6.x kernel. Yes.
 

ipod 40GB, power iPod,Windows

(original draft 2004/05)

If you wanna use a iPod as an external harddisk on a 4pin firewire Windows laptop, things are not easy. I ordered a 4Power connector. It works as advertised!

Also, when using iPod, try to make smart playlists that are "small", perhaps 500 songs or less so that the iPod doesn't pause when opening it.
 

Sites that post computer tips Understanding computers

Take a look at this new site called LifeHacker. It has interesting tips that show you more computer stuff in more detail than your regular LockerGnome entry. Of course if you want the real deal with Windows, you go to Old New Thing.
 

Don't forget to add swap Linux,Colinux

You shouldn't forget to add swap to your Colinux instance, especially if you only give it sub-100MBs of real RAM. Here's how your /etc/fstab should look like for the swap entry:

/dev/cobd0 / ext2 defaults 0 1

/dev/cobd1 none swap sw 0 0

proc /proc proc defaults 0 0

Of course you need to define it in your colinux.xml file as well:

<block_device index="1" path="\DosDevices\c:\coLinux\swap_256Mb" enabled="true" /> 

Every windows needs a loopback interface Windows, Colinux

I'm sure in your travels you find a need for a loopback interace, for example, using Colinux without a network cable.

Here's something interesting. Instead of manually installing the Microsoft Loopback Adapter with your mouse and such, why not use a command line utility?

Devcon

This is the way to install it using Devcon:

devcon -r install Windows directory\Inf\Netloop.inf *MSLOOP

Oh, BTW, it looks like you need to restart the computer in order for Colinux to recognize the new loopback interface.

src: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=311272