2026-04-30

Linux Printing and Programming

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Linux Printing

banner        Print a large banner on printer.
lpr        Print, submits a job to the printer.
Ex: lpr -Pdest filename. Dest is the destination printer. the name of the file to print is filename.
lpc        Lets you check the status of the printer and set its state.
lpq        Shows the contents of a spool directory for a given printer.
lprm         Removes a job from the printer queue.
gs        Ghostscript – A PostScript interpreter.
pr        Print a file. Ex: pr filename |pg.
tunelp        Set various parameters for the lp device.

Linux Programming

as86        Assembler
awk        C programming language – allows finding of lines with specific characters.
bc        A precision calculator language.
cproto        Reads in c source files and generates function prototypes for all the functions.
ctags        Generate tag (index) files for source code.
dialog        Display dialog boxes from shell scripts.
egcs        GNU project C and C++ compiler.
f2c        Converts fortran code to c code.
gawk        Pattern scanning and processing language. GNU’s implementation of awk.
gcc        GNU c and c++ compiler.
-g        Produce debugging information.
-pg        Generate profile info that will allow the gprof program to display timing info.
gdb        Debugging program.
gprof        In /usr/bin, allows you to tell where most of the execution time is spent in a program.
igawk        Gawk with include files.
indent        Reformats c source code for consistent indenting and opening and closing brackets consistent.
ld         The GNU linker.
ld86        Linker for as86.
make        GNU make utility to maintain a group of programs.
nm        Lists symbols from object files.
objcopy        Copy and translate object files.
objdump        Display information from object files.
p2c        Converts pascal code to c code.
prompt        set prompt = “waldo” (in C shell) ps1 = ‘waldo’ (in BOURNE shell)
PS1=”[\u@\h \w]\\$ ” makes prompt = [username@hostname current directory]
see the BASH or your shell’s man page for more information.
size        List section sizes and total size.
strip        Discard symbols from object files.
xxgdb        X windows based graphical user interface to gdb.

Scripting Languages

Perl        A command interpreter for the Practical Extraction and Report Language (perl).
Python        A report language.
Tcl        Tool command language shell. Enter by typing tclsh.
info        Return information about the state of the Tcl interpreter.
Tk        A graphical user extension to Tcl based on X windows. Commands are same as Tcl.

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2060-771692-005 WD PCB Circuit Board

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HDD Printed circuit board (PCB) with board number 2060-771692-005 is usually used on these Western Digital hard disk drives: WD6400BPVT-80HXZT1, DCM HBCTJBB, Western Digital 640GB SATA 2.5 Hard Drive; WD5000BPVT-75HXZT1, DCM HHOTJHB, Western Digital 500GB SATA 2.5 Hard Drive; WD6400BPVT-80HXZT1, DCM EBCTJHN, Western Digital 640GB SATA 2.5 Hard Drive; WD2500BEKT-60PVMT0, DCM HHCTJHBB, Western Digital 250GB…

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How To Create A BlackArmor Recovery CD Or ISO Image?

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blackarmor recovery cd I lost my BlackArmor Recovery CD…is there a quick way to create one?

The Seagate BlackArmor Backup software has a utility within it called the Bootable Rescue Media Builder. This utility has the ability to do the following:

  • Create a Seagate BlackArmor Recovery CD.
  • Create an ISO Image of the Seagate BlackArmor Recovery CD that can then be used to create a Recovery CD at a later time.

To Create a BlackArmor Recovery CD

Prerequisite: One (1) blank CD-ROM

  1. Click Start – All Programs – Seagate – BlackArmor Backup – Bootable Rescue Media Builder.
  2. (For Windows Vista only) A User Account Control (UAC) window opens asking for permission to precede. Click Continue.
    The Welcome to BlackArmor Media Builder window opens.
  3. Click Next. The Rescue Media Contents Selection window opens.
  4. Check the Top-Level, BlackArmor Backup box.
  5. Click Next. The Bootable Media Options window opens.
  6. Click Next. The Rescue Media Selection window opens. Select the CD-ROM drive from the list of options.
  7. Click Next. A Media Parameters/Summary window opens.
  8. At this time (if you have not already done so), insert the blank CD-ROM in your System’s CD/DVD ROM drive bay.
  9. Click Proceed. At this point the Seagate BlackArmor Recovery CD creation starts processing (this may take a few moments to complete).
  10. When finished, an information window opens, notifying you that the process is complete.
  11. Click OK. The BlackArmor Recovery CD is created.

Video Tutorial – Using Bootable Rescue Media Builder to Create a BlackArmor Recovery CD.

To Create an ISO Image of the BlackArmor Recovery CD

  1. Click Start – All Programs – Seagate – BlackArmor Backup – Bootable Rescue Media Builder.
  2. (For Windows Vista only) A User Account Control (UAC) window opens asking for permission to precede. Click Continue.
    The Welcome to BlackArmor Media Builder window opens.
  3. Click Next. The Rescue Media Contents Selection window opens. Check the Top-Level, BlackArmor Backup box.
  4. Click Next. The Bootable Media Options window opens.
  5. Click Next. The Rescue Media Selection window opens.
  6. Select the ISO Image drive from the list of options.
  7. Click Next. The Destination File Selection window opens.
  8. Browse to the location where you want to save/store the ISO Image.
    Optional – you can opt to change the default filename too.
  9. Click Next. A Media Parameters/Summary window opens.
  10. Click Proceed. At this point the Seagate BlackArmor Recovery CD creation starts processing (this may take a few moments to complete).
  11. When finished, an information window opens, notifying you that the process is complete.
  12. Click OK. The BlackArmor Recovery CD is created.

Video Tutorial – Using Bootable Rescue Media Builder to Create a BlackArmor Recovery ISO Image

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Purchasing A Hard Drive Recovery Disk Rather Than Requesting A Data Recovery Service

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Hard Drive Recovery Disk/Disc If you experience hard drive data loss, there may be a number of effective solutions available to you. One of these solutions may be to purchase special software directly from your hard drive’s manufacturer. Depending on the cause of your data loss and other circumstances of your situation, recovery disks may or may not work. There are many types of hard drive failure that make it impossible to recover all or some of the data. However, if data is able to be recovered, purchasing a recovery disk can be much more affordable than requesting data recovery services from a technician.

  1. Determine if your hard drive or computer is currently covered by a warranty by reading through the documentation that came with either or both. If your hard drive is currently covered, read the warranty details to find out if data loss is also covered and how you should act upon the warranty in cases of data loss. This may save you the expense of ordering a recovery disk in the first place.
  2. Verify the manufacturer of the hard drive. If your hard drive was pre-installed in your computer when you bought it, you should be able to find the manufacturer identified in the documentation that came with the computer. If you purchased the hard drive separately, any saved packaging or documentation will identify the manufacturer. If you can’t find any helpful documentation, you may have to open your computer case and look at the label on the hard drive. This usually isn’t difficult and may only require a small screwdriver or no tools at all. Specific instructions for opening a computer case vary by manufacturer and model, however, so you will have to refer to instructions provided by the actual computer manufacturer.
  3. Visit the hard drive manufacturer’s website using a working computer. Explore the site to find the section covering data recovery options. If there is no such specific section, find the support section.
  4. Carefully review all of the data recovery options if they are listed. Typically, this will consist of software-based solutions like recovery disks as well as technician-based solutions like live recovery services. If you see specific information about recovery disks, read that section carefully.5. Contact the manufacturer’s live support staff if you have questions about the recovery disks offered through the site or if you cannot find information on recovery disks. You should be able to find a toll-free support hotline or a live Web chat feature through which you can contact a support representative. Work directly with the representative to make sure the recovery disk they offer is appropriate for your situation and needs, but keep in mind that there is no guarantee that your manufacturer offers recovery disks.

    6. Purchase a recovery disk either from the site or directly from the support representative if you determine that this is still the best course of action. You will likely need a major credit card to do this.

Note: Make sure you understand the difference between a hard drive recovery disk and an operating system recovery disk. An operating system recovery disk, which typically ships with new computers or operating system software, will not help you recover hard drive data. A hard drive recovery disk, which does not always ship with new hard drives or computers, is designed to help you restore data in the event of accidental data loss. It may not be possible to know if your hard drive data is recoverable until after you purchase and attempt to use the recovery disks. If you are concerned about this, check with your hard drive manufacturer’s support staff to find out if you can get a refund if the disk does not help.

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