How to install Panda3D on Ubuntu 10.04

how to install panda3d on ubuntu vpsThis is a short tutorial on how to install Panda3D on Ubuntu 10.04.
Panda3D is an awesome open source 3D game and simulation engine. It is a 3d rendering and game development framework for C++ and Python applications.

Panda3D can be used free of charge for all uses, including commercial ventures. The easiest way to install it on our ubuntu virtual servers is to use the DEB packages.

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Script: Install WordPress on a Debian/Ubuntu VPS

Previously we explained how to install WordPress on a Debian VPS. Also you can install WordPress on Debian or Ubuntu VPS in an easier way, using the script provided in this article. This script will create a MySQL database, will download and configure the latest WordPress version and create Apache virtual host for you automatically. All you need to do is to create a file on your WordPress VPS with the content shown below, make the file executable, execute it and enter a few parameters.

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How to install MediaWiki on CentOS/Fedora

In this article we will explain to you how to install MediaWiki on your Centos or Fedora VPS. MediaWiki is free, web-based wiki platform written in PHP, with very powerful capabilities. It is one of the most popular application of this type in the world.

The installation of MediaWiki is very easy and it can be done in less than 10 minutes. Please note that you should have web server (Apache), PHP and database server (MySQL) installed on your linux vps to be able to run MediaWiki.

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How to install Drupal on CentOS/Fedora

drupalDrupal is another PHP based, open-source content management system that is used for managing, publishing and organizing your website, regardless of whether it is your personal blog or your corporate website. Drupal can be easily installed on your CentOS or Fedora VPS in less than 5 minutes. All you need to do is to create a MySQL user and database for your Drupal installation, download the latest version of Drupal and create a configuration file. That’s it.

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How to install Joomla 2.5 in CentOS 6

how to install Joomla 2.5 in CentOS 6 Linux VPSWhat is Joomla?

It is an award-winning content management system (CMS), which enables you to build Web sites and powerful online applications.

What’s a content management system?

A content management system is software that keeps track of every piece of content on your Web site, much like your local public library keeps track of books and stores them. Content can be simple text, photos, music, video, documents, or just about anything you can think of. A major advantage of using a CMS is that it requires almost no technical skill or knowledge to manage.

To install and run Joomla 2.5 in your CentOS 6 Linux VPS you need to complete the following few steps. We assume you have installed and configured LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL and PHP) or LNMP (Linux Nginx MySQL and PHP) on your system.

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How to install and test FFMPEG/FFMPEG-PHP in Debian Squeeze

Today we will explain how you can install ‘ffmpeg’ and ‘ffmpeg-php’ on a Debian 6 (Squeeze) VPS. The installation instructions apply to any other Debian 6 based box too.

What is FFMPEG?

It is a complete, cross-platform solution to record, convert and stream audio and video files. FFMPEG ships ‘libavcodec‘ which is one of the leading audio/video codec libraries.

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6 Essential WordPress Performance Optimization Tips

wordpress performance optimizationListed below are a few tips to help you get the most out of your WordPress site:

Use reliable Hosting
It is one of the most significant factors when running a successful WordPress based website. Generally, there are three types of hosting that are available to host your WordPress site: Shared, VPS and Dedicated server hosting. You will get the best possible results in terms of performance and flexibility if you host and maintain your WordPress blog on a VPS Hosting solution.

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