Version control systems are probably one of the most useful tools I have ever found. I store everything from shell scripts, to source code, to family photos, to configuration files, to the kitchen sink. And, since I run my own Subversion serve, I can create repositories with abandon. In fact, each software module I develop for each customer gets a private repository. Considering how dependent I am on Subversion, it only follows that I need to make sure my Subversion server is completely bullet proof, or at least thoroughly backed up. Although the drive system utilized is a RAID10 with multiple hot spares, I still did not feel secure knowing the the building could burn down and I could still lose everything. So, I needed a more integrated way of backing up Subversion, but without the price tag of expensive backup solutions one can purchase online. This is where my knack for automation scripting jumps off the bench and yells, "Put me in coach!"

Well, it is about time someone made installing flash easy, especially for Ubuntu 64bit. As usual, I found myself scouring the internet in search of a surefire way of installing flash into Firefox (and maybe even Opera) without any guesswork. Well, I took the best suggestions, from all over the internet and made a single script that just works--EVERYTIME! It does not matter if you are running feisty fawn, gutsy gibbon, hardy heron, intrepid ibex, karmic koala, etc. It does not matter if you are running 32bit or 64bit. It does not matter if you use Firefox or Opera. This script just works. Oh, and it even works with Pulseaudio. So, download the file or copy and paste the script as normal.

Don't forget to chmod +x and run with sudo. Enjoy.

Often administrating a linux system requires use of scripts found online. Whether it be a script to enable DVD playback, or to simply install a useful application, there are some basic things which you need to do in order to run that script. Here I will show you what they are.