David D. Scribner: Downloads

An Introduction to GNU Privacy Guard An Introduction to GNU Privacy Guard
	An article targeting users new to GnuPG on GNU/Linux (and UNIX) systems, and how it can play an important role in their personal and business lives in inceasing the security and communication of digital medium. The article is available online here, can be viewed at LinuxGuru.net, or at DesktopLinux.com as Part 1 and Part 2.
A Presentation on GnuPG
	A presentation based on the above article and created to introduce members of the North Texas Linux User's Group to GnuPG. The gzipped file contains the presentation in both OpenOffice and Sun StarOffice Impress formats, and includes extensive notes. Feel free to use it at one of your own LUG meetings if you wish! HTML copies of the slides can be viewed online here (though they don't include notes).
Get Your Default KDE and GNOME Menus in Line Get Your Default KDE and GNOME Menus in Line
	An article targeting sysadmins needing to configure default KDE and GNOME menus for new users. The article is available online here, or can be viewed at LinuxGuru.net.
Get Your Default KDE and GNOME Desktops in Line Get Your Default KDE and GNOME Desktops in Line
	An article targeting sysadmins needing to configure default KDE and GNOME desktops for new users. The article is available online here, or can be viewed at LinuxGuru.net.
A Simple 'yes' Will Do A Simple 'yes' Will Do
	A short article describing how the GNU/Linux (and UNIX) 'yes' command operates, and how it can be used in conjuction with interactive commands to simplify shell scripts and cron jobs. The article is available online here, or can be viewed at LinuxGuru.net.
Random Signature Generator
	randsig.sh - A tiny shell script that uses the 'fortune' program found on most Linux/UNIX systems to generate a random tag-line and combine it with an existing email signature file each time it's run. Use it with MUAs that allow piping (Mutt, emacs, etc.) or those that can utilize scripts or programs for generating your signature file (KMail, etc.).
Linux QuickRef Linux QuickRef
	A Quick Reference for GNU/Linux released under GNU FDL and covering several areas of administration and use in over twenty sections, including a handy list of Linux-related links. This document, recently updated to version 2.0 and standing at eight pages, is continually expanded so be sure to check back often!
RAID Levels
	A diagram of the hard disk RAID levels and how they operate in providing failsafe storage needs for your data.
IP Address Classes IP Address Classes
	Table of the default IP Address Classes as assigned for networks.
Subnetting Tables Subnetting Tables
	Table of IP Address Subnets. When you're subnetting your assigned IP address to break up a network into smaller subnets, this reference might come in handy.
OSI Model Layers
	A descriptive diagram of the OSI Model Layers with various protocols and hardware used at each layer listed. A good study aid.
OSI Model Quick Reference OSI Model Quick Reference
	A Quick Reference to the OSI Model. Not as detailed as the one above, but includes a lot of the same information.
TCP/IP & OSI Model TCP/IP & OSI Model
	Many of the TCP/IP suite of protocols, and at which layers of the OSI Model they operate in.
Ethernet Frame Types Ethernet Frame Types
	A Quick Reference to the Ethernet frame types; handy when inspecting packets and troubleshooting network problems.
Important RFCs Important RFCs
	A listing of the more important RFCs (Request For Comments) as they apply to networking and the Internet.
IRQ Assignments IRQ Assignments
	A table of PC IRQ assignments; useful when troubleshooting PC hardware conflicts if you don't have them already memorized.
I/O Memory Addresses I/O Memory Addresses
	A table of PC I/O memory addresses, also handy when diagnosing PC hardware problems.
RJ-45 Cabling RJ-45 Cabling
	A diagram of various RJ-45 cabling pinouts. Includes straight-through and crossover cable wiring.
Category 5/5e Cabling
	Another diagram describing the TIA/EIA-568-A Wiring Standard for Category 3-5/5e UTP cabling.
Serial & Parallel Loopback Plugs Serial & Parallel Loopback Plugs
	Information on various RS-232 serial and parallel loopback plug configurations used by many PC diagnostic programs (IBM, Norton, PC Doctor, CheckIt, etc.). Useful for constructing your own.
RS-232 Pinouts RS-232 Pinouts
	A diagram of RS-232 serial port pinouts. Includes both 9-pin and 25-pin DB connectors.
Parallel Ports Parallel Ports
	A diagram of parallel port pinouts and port addresses. Includes example code (in C) for controlling the standard PC parallel port.
Power Supply Pinouts
	A diagram of various PC power supply pinouts.

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Some of the files are copyright/left material, others I threw together for my own use and aren't. As the author I grant permission that all documents and files listed may be copied and dispersed as seen fit, or in accordance with any licensing, as long as any copyright/left information or licensing remains intact with the file. No warranties are expressed or implied, and the user/viewer assumes all risk.