Sean Carolan scarolan

Each of these commands will run an ad hoc http static server in your current (or specified) directory, available at http://localhost:8000. Use this power wisely.

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Python 2.x

$ python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8000

Displaying images in the terminal with tput and echo

Requires ImageMagick, easily available from your favorite package manager. Tested on Linux and OSX

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	<#
	.SYNOPSIS
	Create a new desktop wallpaper from various sources and optionally overlay some text.

	.DESCRIPTION

	The script can be run manually, at logon or even as a scheduled task to update the wallpaper regularly

	Wallpaper sources include:
	- A solid colour

	<% if @port != 80 -%>
	Listen <%= @port %>
	<% end -%>

	<VirtualHost *:<%= @port %>>
	ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost

	DocumentRoot <%= @document_root %>
	<Directory />
	Options FollowSymLinks

	<% if @port != 80 -%>
	Listen <%= @port %>
	<% end -%>

	<VirtualHost *:<%= @port %>>
	ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost

	DocumentRoot <%= @document_root %>
	<Directory />
	Options FollowSymLinks

	<% if @port != 80 -%>
	Listen <%= @port %>
	<% end -%>

	<VirtualHost *:<%= @port %>>
	ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost

	DocumentRoot <%= @document_root %>
	<Directory />
	Options FollowSymLinks