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OpenSUSE Live USB – Windows MBR Restore (Ich, neulich!)
Hallo zusammen,
ich habe das erst kürzlich getestet Acer verkauft. Da nicht alle mit Linux arbeiten, wollte ich das Windows, welches original dabei ist, wieder installieren.
Die Hersteller legen ja keine Installationsmedien mehr bei und so musste ich diese erst selber erstellen wozu ich drei DVD’s benötigte.
How to configure VIM as an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Hi there,
I would like to give a short introduction of how to configure vim to use it as an integrated development environment (aka IDE).
Please keep in mind that I’m not a developer myself so if somebody knows some better practices don’t dither to tell me
so long ..
Jan
How to install Gentoo on Sun Netra X1 Server (Part 1)
Hello world,
in a private project of 2008 there was an urgent demand for a server solution with a maximum installation depth of 42 cm. The fundamental idea was to provide functionality for continuous backups of workstations while consuming less energy. My choice was a sun netra x1 server that is most of all handled via ebay for sth. around 200 euros.
Table of Content
- Table of Content
- Sun Netra X1 Server – System Specifications
- What the hell, where is my VGA Output going? How to use the LOM console..
- What do i need to connect to the serial LOM port?
- Cisco RJ45 to DB9 (RS232) Cable Pinning
- The first talk with the service processor (minicom configuration)
- How can i switch between the LOM and SYSTEM console?
Sun Netra X1 Server – System Specifications

Sun UltraSPARC IIe - 400 Mhz 4x 256 MB - 133 Mhz (Registered) 2x 20 GB - 5400 rpm - 2 MB Cache (Seagate) 2x Network Ports - RJ45 - Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbit 2x USB 1.1 - Type A Nominal Consumption - 51 Watt