Ubuntu commands to remember

Below are some Ubuntu commands that I need to enter on my terminal to do some tasks. I am posting it here, then I will bookmark this page so I could just come here whenever I need them.

For those who’d like to know more about these commands, I am also linking to the pages where I got them.

To enable Internet sharing from PC to Treo:

sudo /usr/local/bin/palm-ppp

To launch Google Video uploader:

Â java -jar /opt/GoogleVideoUploader.jarTo convert ogg to avi:

mencoder -idx thefile.ogg -ovc lavc -oac mp3lame -o newfilename.avi

Ederic Eder

Ederic is a Filipino communications worker in the telecom, media, and technology industry. He writes about K-dramas and Korean celebrities for Hallyudorama.

He used to be a social media manager for news at GMA Network, where he also headed YouScoop, GMA News and Public Affairs’ citizen journalism arm.

He was with Yahoo! Philippines for more than three years before returning to GMA Network, where he was also previously part of the News Research section.

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November 8, 2009