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Here’s a few methods to create a very simple (read: INSECURE) HTTP server for quick browsing from a webbrowser if needbe. Using Python python -m SimpleHTTPServer Then browse to your server’s IP address on port 8000 (default). To change the port: python -m SimpleHTTPServer 9999 That would make the server run on port 9999. Using [...]

Jun 4th, 2010 | Filed under Tips

Want to look something up on Wikipedia from a command prompt or linux shell? Well, I’m sure most of you don’t, but here’s a cool trick I learned today. Windows nslookup -type=txt the_police.wp.dg.cx Linux dig +short txt the_police.wp.dg.cx Really cool, eh? Even provides you with a link to the full Wikipedia entry. Note: Use “_” [...]

Jun 4th, 2010 | Filed under Tips

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