1. Description. OpenOffice files unreadable from shell.
Solution. odt2txt unreadable_file | less
2. Description. File on remote server unreadable from local host.
Solution. mkdir /mnt/stuff
sudo sshfs user@userserver.no-ip.info:/home/user/Desktop/matters /mnt/stuff
cd /mnt/stuff
ls -l
fusermount -u /mnt/stuff
3. Description. eGroupWare calendar and contacts unreadable from local host.
Solution. ssh -L 4444:192.168.0.65:80 user@userserver.no-ip.info
firefox
http://localhost:4444
4. Description. Unable to read or write file.
Solution. sudo chmod 0777 unreadable_file
5. Description. Missing an executable.
Solution. sudo apt-get install missing_executable
6. Description. Need to reboot from shell.
Solution. sudo shutdown -r now.
In the past six months to a year, many Missoula professionals have opted to work from home.
A cell phone or pda does reduce the need for a receptionist, and its possible to handle the work much more portably than in the past. Storage of paper records, difficulties with VoIP setup and the elusive linux pda are still disincentives.
Still . . . for someone who wants to leave a larger office, this line of approach could make a difference of months for showing net profit during a startup period and/or more quickly reducing bank credit dependency.
These commands can make an inexpensive laptop equipped with Ubuntu at a free wireless access location do more work than a more expensive setup with licensed OS and productivity software, leased phone system, professional assistant and pricy office space.
And unlike licensed software options, the need for paid daily IT support diminishes as an expense as the user’s knowledge and support community increases over time.
Comment by late_rabbit — March 23, 2009 @ 7:34 am