Post tagged: linux

atratus project

The other day I came across this project. Looks an interesting idea. It is a project that lets you run unmodified Linux binaries on Windows. It is more similar to WINE than to for example coLinux. While I conceptually I understand how it would work at a low level, I am curious how it works with dynamically link executables. This is something I would like to test out when I have time. ...

Linux Keyboard Tips

Miscellaneous hacks to use the keyboard under Linux. Special Characters on X11 The compose key, when pressed in sequence with other keys, produces a Unicode character. E.g., in most configurations pressing Compose e ``` produces é. Compose keys appeared on some computer keyboards decades ago, especially those produced by Sun Microsystems. However, ...