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Automatic SSH login with Putty

 If you use Putty to connect via SSH to your websites often, you might save a lot of time by automating the whole process through few simple steps.You will need PuTTYgen which you can download here Start it and click generate to generate a random key Enter a pass-phrase for the private key (I recommend not skipping this step, but entering something simple like a three digit number). Save the file. Copy the generated public key (that’s the whole content of the box beginning with ssh-rsa …). Continue reading →

Intelligent ramblings of mr. Clarkson

 Image from one of my favorite Top Gear specials, the North Pole Expedition I am talking of course about Jeremy Clarkson, the Top Gear presenter, and his book ‘For crying out Loud’.  For most of the time I find Clarkson simply ingenious. The man is gifted with a unique talent to see through complicated things, and present them in a simple manner. Although there are some things I don’t agree with him his book is a perfect read for a vacation. Does this quote leave you indifferent? Continue reading →