What is mod_rewrite mod_rewrite is a useful Apache module that allows for visible and invisible redirecting of websites. It can be used to create search engine and user friendly URL’s in place of complicated php URL’s, complete with variables. The rules can be placed in either the httpd.conf file or the local .htaccess file. Here’s […]

If you aren’t familiar with the dd command, I encourage you to take a look at my post on dd located here. Why I care Sometimes it’s helpful to take a snapshot of your system or any other drive. If you’ve spent weeks setting up a new machine and installing all of your favorite programs, […]

What Could Go Wrong As always, a lot could go wrong, but the biggest thing is not having the correct input or output file specified. Nothing stops you from using dd to overwrite your current working harddrive. Make sure that you have the right devices specified. What is dd dd is a useful command line […]