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This is a personal reminder about few things I need to remember wheneve I install the most basic Gnome on ArchLinux.

Minimal Installation

bash <(curl -s https://archibold.io/install/gnome)

This will install automatically pamac-aur, Firefox, and many other common software so that the rest of this document could be ignore.

Preparation

In open Ubuntu 18.04 machine click Parallels Actions -> "Install Parallels Tools"
A "Parallels Tools" CD will popup on your Ubuntu desktop.
Open it by double mouse click, copy all the content to a new, empty directory on a desktop, name it for e.g. "parallels_fixed"
Open terminal, change directory to parallels_fixed (cd ~/Desktop/parallels_fixed)
Make command line installer executable (chmod +x install)
Change directory to "installer" (cd installer)
Make few other scripts executable: chmod +x installer.* *.sh prl_*

Linux - Systemd cheatsheet

systemctl

Activates a service immediately:

systemctl start foo.service

Deactivates a service immediately:

This guide provides detailed steps for setting up DNS records, configuring a DNS tunneling server and client, and setting up a browser for secure proxy connections.

Why iodine?

Bypassing Network Restrictions: iodine excels in environments with strict network restrictions. It utilizes DNS queries, which are typically allowed through firewalls, to tunnel data where traditional methods like VPNs might be blocked.
Efficient for Limited Bandwidth: Ideal for situations with bandwidth limitations, iodine requires less bandwidth compared to standard VPNs, making it a practical choice for networks with restricted data flow.
Customizability and Open Source: As an open-source tool, iodine offers extensive customization options. Users with specific technical needs or those interested in a hands-on approach to network tunneling can tailor iodine to their requirements.

Prerequisites

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

OS X Preferences

most of these require logout/restart to take effect

# Enable character repeat on keydown
defaults write -g ApplePressAndHoldEnabled -bool false

# Set a shorter Delay until key repeat

	{
	"AC": "+247-####",
	"AD": "+376-###-###",
	"AE": "+971-5#-###-####",
	"AE": "+971-#-###-####",
	"AF": "+93-##-###-####",
	"AG": "+1(268)###-####",
	"AI": "+1(264)###-####",
	"AL": "+355(###)###-###",
	"AM": "+374-##-###-###",

	# Sensible, short .zshrc
	# Gist page: git.io/vSBRk
	# Raw file: curl -L git.io/sensible-zshrc

	# GNU and BSD (macOS) ls flags aren't compatible
	ls --version &>/dev/null
	if [ $? -eq 0 ]; then
	lsflags="--color --group-directories-first -F"
	else
	lsflags="-GF"

	# Install Gnome and some other useful thins
	# The official installation guide (https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Installation_Guide) contains a more verbose description.
	# And based on https://wiki.archlinux.de/title/Anleitung_f%C3%BCr_Einsteiger

	# I have just copied commands from https://wiki.archlinux.de/title/Anleitung_f%C3%BCr_Einsteiger#Weitere_notwendige_Dienste
	# It's just to have it with one view after doing a [fresh installation](https://gist.github.com/thacoon/05d5a39606ab554455d6713e8a714b2c)

	# Switch to root
	sudo su -