When hard drive sizes are altered the Linux kernel isn't informed about these changes automatically. Rebooting the system is a possible solution - but often no option.

Beneath the directory /sys/class/scsi_disk you will find additional files controlling some of the device's function depending on the SCSI id. Using the …

GitHub is a very comfortable portal to collaborate source coces. The service manages versions using Git - for documentation purposes bugs and wiki contents can be provided. Especially the open-source scene uses the service a lot but for internal, non-public developments it is only partially suitable.

Premium users are …

Hint from january 2015: the bug has been fixed in the meantime.

I found out that it is currently (11/01/2014) impossible to run osad (Open Source Architecture Daemon) with SELinux enabled on EL6.6 and EL7 systems. The following error message can be seen while starting the service:

 1# service osad restart
 2Shutting …

Yesterday Red Hat released another update of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux major release 6: 6.6. Like for the minor updates before many optimizations and some "technical previews" were implemented.

The changes have been documented well in the release and technical notes:

• Release notes: …

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This week the first official CentOS Dojo in Cologne was taking place. CentOS Dojos are one-day events where administrators and developers can exchange knowledge. Talks about recent topics are always part of these events.

inovex GmbH kindly features the event by providing their rooms and hearty catering. Beside coffee …

Files can be easily transfered from an Android device to Windows computer using MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). Unfortunately this protocol is not supported in Finder which means that you need to connect your smartphone as hard drive - if this function is supported.

My Android 4.4.x ROM isn't supporting this function …