November, 2009


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Nov 09

How to make the taskbar smaller in windows 7 ?

Sometimes we feel that taskbar is too big and taking up so much space. Windows 7 allows you to change the size of the taskbar. You can make it smaller and bigger depending upon your choice. You can make the taskbar smaller by following steps.

1) To do this, right-click on the Start button, then go to Properties -> Taskbar and set it to “Use small icons”.
2) Done.

You’ll see that taskbar are smaller in size now.


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Nov 09

How to prevent package from being updated in debian ?

You update all the packages when there is an update available. But how can you restrict debian to be updated for only selected packages. How you’ll stop it from updating certail packages. I assume you’re using dpkg to update the debain. Follow the procedure to prevent package from update.

Using dpkg, you can put a package on hold

echo “package hold” | dpkg --set-selections

Example

echo “apache2 hold” | dpkg --set-selections

Also to remove the hold, type the following :

echo “package install” | dpkg --set-selections

Follow the steps as above and you’ll be able to prevent package from being updated.