inside the mind of a linux admin

mod_python failing to compile due to bug in connobject.c

I recently recompiled PHP on a server I own to upgrade it to the latest version. This particular server runs cPanel, which usually makes this otherwise tedious process much simpler. However, when recompiling mod_python it errors out with this message: touch connobject.slo connobject.c: In function '_conn_read': connobject.c:142: error: request for member 'next' in something not […]

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My Lenovo laptop thinks the pipe key is a > character

So, those that know me know I have a few laptops. I’m no stranger to technology. Imagine my chagrin when I try piping a linux command to grep and my output comes out like so: ps uawx > grep X I know that the ps command thinks it is superior to grep, but seriously. WTF […]

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