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Ubuntu: Setting group ID for website development folder

  • 30 Dec 2013, 14:13
  • 2 comments
  • Tags: Apache, coding, development, Ubuntu, work

Fun and games with sticky bits and loading websites outside of Apache’s default /var/www folder.

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Sheep Island #1 - Photo by Alex Leonard

Sheep Island #1

Ubuntu: Enabling the PHP Intl Extension

  • 20 Dec 2013, 12:21
  • 6 comments
  • Tags: Apache, coding, PHP, Ubuntu

The PHP Intl class is useful for an i18n site, allowing you to output the correct date formats depending on the end users locale. Here’s how to install it.

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A gentle walk

Buddhist - Photo by Alex Leonard

Buddhist

Reverting to childhood - Photo by Alex Leonard

Reverting to childhood

Why people search for websites they already know exist

  • 17 Dec 2013, 12:24
  • 1 comment
  • Tags: Google, internet, software

it’s amazing how many people search for extremely popular sites when they could just be visiting this site directly. Is there a reason for this behaviour?

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Hanging out in the hammock - Photo by Alex Leonard

Hanging out in the hammock

Tranquil surroundings

Ubuntu: Replacement for Win Split Revolution

  • 14 Dec 2013, 14:14
  • 5 comments
  • Tags: keyboard shortcuts, Ubuntu, work, workspace

There’s a great alternative to WinSplit Revolution built right into Ubuntu, you just need to make a simple tweak to enable great window positioning functionality.

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