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Gzip Apache Website

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Apache 2.x Gzip Compression For Websites

Websites are more complex due to use of elaborate CSS style-sheets and JavaScript code. Most website content features text and multimedia such as images for slide-shows. Rich media such as photos, audio and videos are already compressed.

The Apache HTTP Server module called mod_deflate can compress content before it is delivered to the client-side. All modern browsers are capable of output compression. Even old browsers such as Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 7, 8 and 9 support output compression.

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Tags: .htaccess, apache, compression, curl, Debian, Gzip, mod_deflate
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Geany Custom Template Video 0045

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

A Video for the Ojambo.com Geany Custom Template article.
Part One of One

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Tags: CSS, file, Geany, screencast, SH, shell, templates, video
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Git Source Code Management

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Source Code Management Using Git

Web designers and application developers can use Git to track changes or versions. Git is a distributed version control system (dvcs). Every repository (local copy of source code) contains the complete history therefore rendering a central server redundant or network independent.

The focus of this tutorial will be on setting up two repositories. The remote repository can be located on a remote server or local disk drive. The local repository will refer to the version were changes are made on the local machine.

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Tags: Git, linux, local, MacOS, remote, SCM, server, SSH, windows
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