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3DM2 (3ware raid management tool) on Ubuntu

Ran into a problem installing the 3DM2 (3ware raid management tool) on Ubuntu today. Got an “” error when trying to run the install script. After a bit of debugging, I figured out that the failing variable was in the “check architecture” section of the script… In my case, I simply stripped out the logic and put in the following text to just set variables to my specific setup: ## Check release.

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Seven Things Learned from World of Warcraft

I have never been sucked into WoW like so many of my friends (because I’m too cheap to spend $15/month) but this article is still great.  (It’s so well written, non-geek should enjoy) johnaugust.com » Seven Things I Learned from World of Warcraft

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stuff it expander download link

For anyone who had a really hard time getting just the free expander for stuffit (.sitx files) – here’s the link: StuffIt Expander: Free file expansion – Windows StuffIt Expander: Free file expansion – Mac

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AutoHotKey – like robotype on steroids

AutoHotkey – Free Mouse and Keyboard Macro Program with Hotkeys and AutoText: AutoHotkey is a free, open-source utility for Windows. With it, you can: Automate almost anything by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. You can write a mouse or keyboard macro by hand or use the macro recorder. Create hotkeys for keyboard, joystick, and mouse. Virtually any key, button, or combination can become a hotkey. Expand abbreviations as you type them.

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taskbar suffler

home of the nerd cave | taskbar shuffle and more: Once you download, install, and run Taskbar Shuffle, left-click and drag the programs/buttons on your Windows taskbar to rearrange them.  It’s that easy. This is a great tool for those (like me) who usually have over a dozen applications they need to keep open at the same time for work or whatever… thus, you don’t have to hunt as hard for the open program you need to find.