encfs: transparent crypto overlay
encfs is a cryptographic file system. The principle is very easy, you “bind-mount” one directory (containing the crypt stuff) to another directory (where it’s unencrypted). Thus, you can share the encrypted stuff and nobody but you can read your data. So this system is excellent applicable for cloud services like Dropbox, which trap you with some space in the cloud “for free”, but want you to share your private data with them. In some <p>‘s we’ll see how to setup encfs for Dropbox, but let’s first take a look at encfs itself.
MFC-9120CN Setup
I just bought a new printer, the Brother MFC-9120CN. It’s also able to scan and to copy documents and to send them by fax. Since the installation instructions are win/mac-only I’ll shortly explain how to setup the device in a Linux environment.
galternatives
Some days ago I discovered galternatives, a GNOME tool to manage the alternatives system of Debian/Ubuntu. It’s really smart I think.
Sharing a Wifi connection
Due to different circumstances I had to figure out how to share a wireless connection with some wired clients. And what should I say, that’s a very simple task ;-)The scenario With your notbook you are able to connect to an AP with access to the internet, but other machines within your network infrastructure don’t [...]