How to install a specific version of a package

~ frenchsavvy

I wanted to install cncjs on Raspberry, but a specific version of Node.js has to be installed. By default, the latest version is installed whatever if there is many sources. Check package availability Before installation, you can type apt-cache madison to see if there is many version available. apt-cache madison packagename Here is the output: … Continue reading How to install a specific version of a package

Reset PuTTY Settings

~ frenchsavvy

All PuTTY settings are available in registry. The path to have access to keys: HKEY_USERS\UID\Software\SimonTatham\PuTTY\Sessions\Default%20Settings The UID part is unique and will be different on your computer. My main issue was PuTTY was not able to save the default settings and in particular, my font parameter. So I update them directly in registry: Be careful … Continue reading Reset PuTTY Settings

Allow apt-get to connect to Internet (Kali Linux)

~ frenchsavvy

While performing an apt-get update with Kali Linux, packages cannot be retrieved, but a ping works. sources.list file needs to be setup. To fix it in a terminal: Type sudo -iType touch /etc/apt/sources.listType chmod 644 /etc/apt/sources.listType echo "deb http://http.kali.org/kali kali-rolling main contrib non-free" > /etc/apt/sources.listType apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keys.gnupg.net --recv-keys 7D8D0BF6Type apt-get updateGood to go.