Category Archives: Mac

Making Ubuntu Samba Shares Group Writable

10/7/2008 – 12:46 pm

I have been working on setting up a Samba file server in Ubuntu (Hardy Heron) for a couple weeks now and have been plagued with the problem of getting user files that are uploaded and directories that are created to be editable (read, write and execute) by a specific group that all users are a member of. That way ownership data is retained and everyone can truly share the files. Samba is great for this as both Macs and PCs… Read More

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Using Video for Mac OS X Screensaver

9/22/2008 – 9:08 pm

Ever wanted to use your own videos, or any video for that matter, as your screensaver in Mac OS X?  Photo slideshows with the “Ken Burns” effect are all fine and good but sometimes you just want that funny video you shot of your kid greeting you when you return from lunch.  After trying my hand a bit at making my own with Quartz Composer using this tutorial, I was unsatisfied with the results and lack of options. … Read More

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