Converting Microsoft Excel sheet (XLS file) to a Comma Separated file (CSV) is relatively very easy while using an Office product, but it could be a tedious task for programmers to do it in command line. The situation may arrive when you have a XLS file and you need to fill the database from it after formatting the data. Converting the XLS to CSV is the ideal way here as the CSV is the format that can easily be manipulated in any language, be it Shell, Perl, Ruby, Python or Java. In this post, we will see the best ways to convert the XLS file to CSV and we will also discuss the pro and cons of using these methods.
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How to convert XLS file to CSV in Command Line [Linux]
By | February 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Using Marlin File Manager As Nautilus Alternative [Linux]
By | February 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Regardless which OS you are using, the file manager is one of the most important app that you have to use everyday. Without a file manager, you won’t be able to find and open files, or even move them to another location. In Linux, there are plenty of file manager applications that you can use. Nautilus for Gnome, Thunar for XFCE, Dolphin for KDE and PCman for those who prefer something light. Marlin is a new GTK3-based file manager for Linux, and it looks pretty slick and fast.
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2012 Linux Computer Buyer’s Guide
By | February 1, 2012 | 6 Comments
With the coming of a new year, it is time to take a look at the Linux computer offerings and see which distributions you can get shipped to your doorstep. I just recently ordered a new desktop from one of these vendors, and I will publish a review as soon as I have thoroughly tested it.
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Desura Is A Great Indie Game App Store For WIndows And Linux
By | January 31, 2012 | Leave a Comment
If you are a gamer who have a liking for indie games, then Desura is an application you won’t want to miss. Available for Windows and Linux, Desura is a game app store where you can search, buy and install games on your PC. It helps you to manage your game installation, update and mods so you can play game without any worries.
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Super Flexible File Synchronizer Is A Free Backup Tool, With Support For Google Docs [Linux]
By | January 30, 2012 | 3 Comments
Ever since Google opened up its Google Docs to allow uploading files of any type, most people have quickly utilized it as a free online storage/backup services. What is lacking though is a tool to sync your files from your desktop to Google Docs. Super Flexible File Synchronizer is one such app that allows you to do so.
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How to Change Your Terminal Hostname in Ubuntu [Quick Tips]
By | January 27, 2012 | 4 Comments
Usually when you install Ubuntu, it will ask you for your username and assign a hostname to you, such as damien@damien-laptop. This is also what you will see in your terminal. If you don’t like the hostname shown in the terminal, or for some reason that you want to change the hostname, here’re the exact steps in Ubuntu. It is very easy. Just follow along and you will be done in a minute.
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How to Install A Perl Module In Linux Without Root Permission
By | January 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Installing a Perl module is not a genius’ work, but getting it done without root access can be a challenging task (of course not impossible). You may face this situation when you do not have rights to standard directories where a Perl module is installed. In this tutorial we will see how we can install a Perl module without root or super user permission by installing it in separate non-standard directories.
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6 Useful Graphical Git Client for Linux
By | January 18, 2012 | 7 Comments
While git has been around for some time, it is only recently that I used it for collaboration with a co-worker. For those who are not aware, git is a distributed version control system with complete history and full revision tracking capabilities. It is a great tool for developers to collaborate without losing their sanity.
In Linux, the most primitive way of using git is via the command line. Once you have installed git (with the command “sudo apt-get install git“), you can use the few commands “git add *“, “git commit“, “git pull“, “git push” to manage your repository. However, the most primitive way doesn’t mean it is the best way. Below are several graphical git client that you can use to make your git usage an easier and better one.
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How to Install a Preview of Ubuntu TV
By | January 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment
At CES, Canonical announced its latest major project that it is calling Ubuntu TV “TV for human beings”. Much of the Ubuntu TV interface will be based on the groundwork that has already been established with the development of Unity, Canonical’s revolutionary, and sometimes polarizing, desktop environment.
In keeping with tradition, Ubuntu TV is free and open source. Therefore, you can install it now, while keeping in mind that it is still under heavy development. If you have the time and wherewithal, you can try installing it from source. If not, there is also a PPA available with binary packages.
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How to Solve “The following signatures were invalid: BADSIG” Error in Ubuntu Updates
By | January 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
It’s been a long time since I had connected my Ubuntu notebook to Internet. As a result when I connected it to internet after two weeks of gap, as all of us know that Ubuntu is quite fond of providing updates on a regular basis, I was expecting loads of updates to be provided by Ubuntu.
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