Category: unix

Upgrade autoconf+automake in OSX

Posted by Tom – November 22, 2010

Just to check which versions do you have:

$ autoconf -V
autoconf (GNU Autoconf) 2.68
$ automake --version
automake (GNU automake) 1.11.1
$ m4 --version
GNU M4 1.4.6
$ libtool -V
Apple Computer, Inc. version cctools-782

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Ruby 1.8.7-p174 and OpenSSL 1.0.0a

Posted by Tom – July 3, 2010

Because of some compile errors with openssl 1.0.0a, I’ve tried to change source code to match new openssl version and be able to recompile 1.8.7-p174 with new openssl version. Ruby 1.8.7-p299 doesn’t need any changes and works with openssl-1.0.0a like a charm.

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How to change openssl version in OSX 10.6.4

Posted by Tom – July 2, 2010

I’ve some troubles with old openssl, distributed with new security patch to 10.6.4 Snow Leopard. So I’ve decided to change/replace openssl, both system-wide and installed one by macports. More→

gource – visualize your repo! :)

Posted by Tom – June 10, 2010

Do you ever think about how to visualize your source code repository? Watch this :)

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iPhone and imaps (TLS) with dovecot – solved!

Posted by Tom – June 9, 2010

I’ve been fighting this issue for a long time. Have seen some strange messages in maillog (see bellow), changed a lot of settings and … finally it’s here :) What has been the troublemaker? xinetd. Yep. I’ve turned it off and tried with “dovecot -F” and .. it worked!
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Slackware 13 just released!

Posted by Tom – May 27, 2010

Yes, it’s that time again! After many months of development and careful testing, we are proud to announce the release of Slackware version 13.1! More→

Install Slackware into Thinkpad R51

Posted by Tom – August 19, 2007

For reference, how to install Slackware into IBM Thinkpad R51, follow this link.

My hardware

  • ThinkPad R51, model 1829L7G
  • Pentium M725 1.6GHz
  • 512MB/266MHz RAM
  • 60GB/4200rpm HDD
  • 15″+ (1400×1050), ATI Mobility Radeon 9000, 32MB VRAM
  • DVD-RW/CD-RW Matshita UJ-811
  • V.90/56K modem
  • IrDA
  • BT
  • GLAN Intel E1000
  • WLAN IW2200
  • 1394fw
  • SoundMax
  • 6cell Li-Ion battery

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