Deleting a linux file with spaces

It is a common issue and can be found on many blogsites how to delete a file/s with spaces. But I want to share my own version. The solution for this problem is to use a quotation mark "" (quotes), backslash or the tab key.

Trying to create a file:
#touch filename test 1
# ls -al
total 24
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:17 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 1
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 filename
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:17 test

Using quotes:
#touch "filename test 1"
#ls -al
total 24
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:20 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:20 filename test 1

Listing file/s with spaces:
#ls -la filename test 1
ls: filename: No such file or directory
ls: test: No such file or directory
ls: 1: No such file or directory

Listing file/s with quotes and backslash:
#ls -la "filename test 1"
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:20 filename test 1

or

# ls -la filename\ test\ 1
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 0 Nov 29 23:20 filename test

or using the tab button
#ls -al filename
then hit TAB key and all filename* will show up and type the next character

Removing file without quotes
# rm filename test 1
rm: cannot lstat `filename': No such file or directory
rm: cannot lstat `test': No such file or directory
rm: cannot lstat `1': No such file or directory

Using quotes in removing file with spaces:
# rm "filename test 1"
rm: remove regular empty file `filename test 1'? y

Moving/ Renaming directory w/o quotes
# ls -la
total 28
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:32 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:29 folder test 1
Note: folder test 1 is a directory

#mv folder test 1 foldertest1
mv: target `foldertest1' is not a directory

Using quotes:
# mv "folder test 1" foldertest1
# ls -la
total 28
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:34 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:29 foldertest1

or Using the backslash

# mv folder\ test\ 2 foldertest2
# ls -la
total 28
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:36 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:29 foldertest2


Deleting directory with quotes
# rm -rf "folder test 2"
# ls -la
total 24
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Nov 29 23:38 .
drwxr-x--- 38 root root 16384 Nov 29 23:17 ..

or Using backslash or tab key

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Why Linux ?

Linux is now rapidly becoming the operating system of choice in many core areas of business. It is transforming information technology in many exciting ways from being used in products ranging from cell phones and PDAs to cars and mainframe computers. In addition to being cost-effective, it is constantly being updated and refined with the latest technologies. As Linux gains greater acceptance in todays Information and Communication Technology, more and more companies are supporting Linux both application and hardware compatibility.

Like its many uses, Linux has a variety of printed and electronic guides to show you what to do. The specialist guides are highly detailed focusing on narrow areas of excellence. The encyclopedic guides for beginners focus on Linux fundamentals and then only introduce you to more specialized topics. Everyone can start learning this spectacular and versatile Operating System from beginner users to having the confidence of an expert.

Types of Linux:

Distribution	PCLinuxOS
Home Page	http://www.pclinuxos.com/
Origin	USA
Mailing Lists	http://docs.mypclinuxos.com/Mailing-list
User Forums	http://www.pclinuxos.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=58
Alternative User Forums	LinuxForums • LinuxQuestions.org
Documentation	http://docs.pclinuxos.com/

Distribution	Ubuntu
Home Page	http://www.ubuntu.com/
Origin	Isle of Man
Mailing Lists	http://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/
User Forums	Ubuntu Forums
Alternative User Forums	LinuxForums • LinuxQuestions.org
Documentation	https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UserDocumentation

Distribution	openSUSE (formerly SUSE Linux)
Home Page	http://www.opensuse.org/
Origin	Germany
Mailing Lists	http://en.opensuse.org/Communicate/Mailinglists
User Forums	SUSE Forums • Novell Support Forum Forums • LinuxQuestions.org Unixboard.de (German) Polskie Forum SUSE Linux (Polish) LinuxForo (Spanish) openSUSE Forum (Swedish)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxForums • LinuxQuestions.org
Documentation	http://en.opensuse.org/Documentation SUSE Support Knowledge Base

Distribution	Fedora Project
Home Page	http://fedoraproject.org/
Origin	USA
Mailing Lists	http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate
User Forums	Fedora Forum
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://docs.fedoraproject.org/ http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs

Distribution	Sabayon Linux (formerly RR4 Linux and RR64 Linux)
Home Page	http://www.sabayonlinux.org/
Origin	Italy
User Forums	http://forum.sabayonlinux.org/
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://wiki.sabayonlinux.org/

Distribution	Debian GNU/Linux
Home Page	http://www.debian.org/
Origin	Global
Mailing Lists	http://lists.debian.org/
User Forums	Debian User Forums • LinuxQuestions.org • DebianForum.de (German) • Unixboard.de (German) • Debian Srbija forumi (Serbian) • esDebian (Spanish)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://www.debian.org/doc/ Debianizzati (Italian)

Distribution	Mandriva Linux
Home Page	http://www.mandrivalinux.com/ http://www.mandriva.com/
Origin	France
Mailing Lists	http://www.mandriva.com/en/mailing_lists
User Forums	http://forum.mandrivaclub.com/ Mandriva Users • MandiNux (French) • MandrivaUser.de (German) • Unixboard.de (German)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://www.mandriva.com/en/community/users/documentation

Distribution	MEPIS
Home Page	http://www.mepis.org/
Origin	USA
User Forums	http://www.mepislovers.org/
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://mepis.com/docs/

Distribution	The Slackware Linux Project
Home Page	http://www.slackware.com/
Origin	USA
Mailing Lists	http://www.slackware.com/lists/ http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/slackware (unofficial)
User Forums	Slackware Help • LinuxQuestions.org • Forum Slackware (Polish) • SlackBR (Portuguese)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxForums • LinuxQuestions.org
Documentation	The Revised Slackware Book Project • Slackware Basics

Distribution	CentOS
Home Page	http://www.centos.org/
Origin	Global
Mailing Lists	http://www.centos.org/modules/tinycontent/
User Forums	http://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums

Distribution	Damn Small Linux
Home Page	http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/
Origin	USA
User Forums	http://damnsmalllinux.org/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums

Distribution	KNOPPIX
Home Page	http://www.knoppix.org/ (German) http://www.knoppix.com/ (English)
Origin	Germany
Mailing Lists	http://lists.debian.org/debian-knoppix/
User Forums	http://www.knoppix.net/forum/ http://knoppix.crealabs.it/ (Italian)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxQuestions.org • LinuxForums
Documentation	http://www.knoppix.net/docs/

Distribution	FreeBSD
Home Page	http://www.freebsd.org/
Origin	USA
Mailing Lists	http://www.freebsd.org/community/mailinglists.html
User Forums	FreeBSDForums.org (unofficial)
Alternative User Forums	LinuxForums • LinuxQuestions.org
Documentation	http://www.freebsd.org/docs.html

World Most Expensive Remote Control

Would you mind paying $55,000 for a gold remote control in making your life easier?

See excerpts from Lantic System:

The Danish hi-tech manufacturer Lantic Systems, which is specialized in developing high end integrated entertainment systems, has designed a remote control in pure gold.

It is probably the world’s most expensive remote control on the market – at a price in excess of USD 55k. The new remote control – Gold RC1 – was presented today at the METS 2007 Exhibition in Amsterdam, Holland – the worlds biggest marine equipment trade show.

Lantic Systems is ready to deliver Gold RC1 from December 2007 and the first orders have already been received. Modeled after the original RC1 from Lantic Systems, the Gold RC1 offers the same sleek form factor and cool metallic finish and ease of use that have made the RC1 one
of the hottest remote controls on the market today.

The Gold RC1 is as well as in design as in function the centre of the Lantic Entertainment system which offers control over TV/video/dvd, music/CD, internet, e-mail, CCTV, burglary alarm, lights, curtains, air-conditioning and surveillance of navigation systems etc.

This is a unique technology which matches the other integrated state-of-the-art management and entertainment systems, which Lantic Systems is specialized in developing for the mega yachts and the exclusive homes worldwide.

Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

The N810 is now available and its the first of Nokia's Linux-based tablets to feature a full Mozilla-based browser, although a user-installable Mozilla-based browser was available for the N800. The new device's browser aims to let users enjoy the most sophisticated "Web 2.0" social networking sites with an experience very similar to Firefox on the desktop.



The N810 is smaller, heavier, and faster than the older N800, with new features that include a slide-out hardware QWERTY thumb keyboard, GPS receiver, FM transmitter (for in-car listening), and a light-sensing screen dimmer.





Technical Specification:

General


Size
Volume: 128 cc
Weight: 226 g
Length: 72 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 14 mm


Display
High-resolution 4.13" WVGA display (800 x 480 pixels) with up to 65,000 colors


Processor
TI OMAP 2420, 400Mhz


Memory
DDR RAM 128MB
Flash 256MB


Storage
Up to 2GB internal memory
Support for compatible miniSD and microSD memory cards (with extender). Supports cards up to 8GB. (SD cards over 2GB must be SDHC compatible.)


Operating times*
Battery: Nokia Maps BP-4L
Continuous usage (display on, wireless LAN active): up to 4 hours
Music playback: up to 10 hours
Always online time: up to 5 days
Standby time: up to 14 days
*Operating times may vary depending on the radio access technology used, configuration and usage. The availability of the product and its features depend on your area and service providers, so please contact them and your Nokia dealer for further information.


Other characteristics
Smooth slide with integrated QWERTY keyboard
Built-in GPS receiver
High quality stereo speakers and sensitive microphone
High-resolution widescreen display
Integrated desk stand
Integrated VGA web camera
HW key to lock touch screen and keys
Ambient light sensor


Connectivity
WLAN standard: IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth specification v. 2.0 +EDR
Profiles supported: HID, FTP, DUN, GAP, SPP, HSP, SAP and OPP
USB 2.0 high speed
3.5 mm stereo headphone plug (Nokia AV Connector)


Language support
HW keyboard variants: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish-Portuguese, Scandinavian and Russian
User interface languages: British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese
User guide languages: British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, American English, Brazilian Portuguese, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Arabic



Internet Tablet OS: maemo Linux based OS2008
General
Easy install for new applications, applets, and personalization
Operating system updates available over the Internet


Web Browsing
Browser based on Mozilla technology with state-of-the-art web standard support including AJAX
Page navigation with scrolling, panning or using hardware buttons, zooming in and out of web sites.
Full desktop Adobe® Flash® 9 plugin, including video and audio streaming


Media
In-built media player for viewing and listening to downloaded, transfered or streamed media content and easy-on-device management of media library
Direct access to shared media over Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Supported video formats: 3GP, AVI, WMV, MP4, H263, H.264, MPEG-1, MPEG-4, RV (RealVideo)
Supported audio formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, AMR, AWB, M4A, MP2, RA (RealAudio), WAV
Supported playlist formats: M3U, PLS, ASX, WAX, WVX, WPL


Communications
Internet messaging and calling with video
Effortless and automated presence and contacts application for centralizing communication tasks
SIP support and interoperability with industry standard services


Map
Map application with pre-loaded maps including points of interests
Premium services available on purchase including Wayfinder navigation(the voice-guided navigation service is expected to be available in December 2007).


E-mail
Browser access to familiar webmail services
E-mail application for personal e-mail usage with IMAP, STMP, and POP3 support


Images
Full-screen image viewing and slideshow functionality
Supported Image formats: BMP, GIF, ICI, JPE, JPEG, PNG, TIF/TIFF, SVG, Tiny, WBMP
RSS Reader
Reader for subscribing, managing and keeping up-to date with web feeds
Support for RSS 1.0/2.0 and Atom 1.0


Utilities
File manager
PDF reader
Clock
Games chess, blocks, mahjong and marbles
Backup and restore
Input Methods
HW keyboard, full screen finger keyboard and on-screen keyboard



source specs: nokia technical specs

Fedora Core 8 - Insight

The much awaited Fedora Core 8 was final released on 08 Nov 2007. The version8 named "WEREWOLF"

    "Werewolf" moves across the land
    Router meltdowns close at hand
    Sysadmins in search of blood
    For those who caused this bandwidth flood
    And whosoever took the risk
    But failed to make an extra disc
    Must face the Bastard Op from Hell
    And lose his access to the shell


    The best of Linux now is here
    To kill the FUD and strike with fear
    The hearts of those who steal your rights
    And hide their code far from your sight
    Closed source takes away what's yours
    But you'll never shake the horror
    Until you taste the freedom and
    The power of FEDORA!

For Screenshoots Installation: Click this link


After the released of FC8, you opt to know those common bugs while installing, configuring and maintaining your desktop hardwares and softwares where bugs are on their ways.

Common Issues

CD/DVD Install Hangs

There appears to be an issue between ISOLINUX and certain BIOSes where the USB keyboard does not work at the boot menu. This can be worked around by holding down the "shift" key during bootup to force the bootloader into text mode.

Bug 239585 - On certain systems, the CD/DVD may hang during boot with message "Ready". Most of the bugs that caused this are thought to be fixed, though on some systems adding "edd=skipmbr" to the kernel command line, works around this issue.

Upgrade Hang

Bug 372011 - Anaconda hangs in postselection in Fedora 7 to Fedora 8 upgrade. This problem is still being investigated.

Sun Java Bug

Bug 254144 Fedora 8 includes IcedTea, a free and open source derivative of OpenJDK. Users trying to install Sun Java might run across a bug with the Sun JVM that makes it incompatible with the newer libX11 included in Fedora 8. Workaround is documented. We highly recommend using IcedTea instead.

Suspend/Resume Problem With Nvidia cards

Suspend option in the menu has been deliberately disabled in this release on systems with Nvidia cards since the default "nv" Xorg driver from Nvidia has a number of problems in handling of suspend and resume correctly. If you wish to override this default, add a file that contains ALLOW_NV_SUSPEND="yes" under /etc/pm/config.d

NetworkManager cannot connect to EAP-TLS secured wireless networks

Bug 323371 - The NetworkManager 0.7 snapshot included in Fedora 8 cannot connect to networks that use encrypted certificate files for authentication. A fix will be available soon.

NetworkManager fails to see wireless networks with Intel 3945 chipsets

Bug 319071 If you have the Intel 3945 wireless chipset, you may experience trouble finding and associating with wireless networks in NetworkManager. Try adding

options iwl3945 disable_hw_scan=1

to /etc/modprobe.conf

Cannot start ssh: Service will not start after installation of the x86_64 version

Bug 364971 - /usr/sbin/sshd: Permission denied

This issue should be fixed by updating to the latest selinux-targeted-policy which is greater than selinux-policy-targeted-3.0.8-44.fc8

Package Updater (PUP) is asking to insert CD

Bug 381721 - In a fresh F8 DVD install, you might see Package Updater (PUP) is asking to insert CD when you launch it for the first time. As a work-around, click on Repository Manager and uncheck "Install Media". See a screenshot.

Booting Installer on Dell Notebooks

Using boot.iso the install hangs during the initial boot at the following:

running install...
running /sbin/loader

Try adding

nohz=off nolapic

to the kernel line.

Less Common Issues

Help viewer crashes when searching

Bug 361041 - yelp (the GNOME Help Browser) may crash when you use its search box. This happens on systems where virt-manager is installed, due to a bug exposed by a bad help file in the virt-manager package. Bug 361071 tracks the bad help file.

This is fixed in yelp-2.20.0-5.fc8, which is available as an update.

Change in behavior: Partition table claimed to be invalid on previously working drive

Bug 241288 - Prior to Fedora 7, the host protected area of hard drives was often ignored and formatted as usable drive space. Starting with Fedora 7 and the new libata driver subsystem, the host protected area is respected by default. As a result, its possible the Fedora 8 kernels will believe your drive has a partition that extends off the end of the disk, as the sectors of the hpa are masked out. The work-around to upgrade such systems is to pass the module parameter 'libata.ignore_hpa=1' when booting the installer. For example, when booting the installer cd, boot with:

boot: linux libata.ignore_hpa=1

Those upgrading from FC6 or earlier via yum on impacted systems can add a line to modprobe.conf along these same lines to allow an F8 kernel to boot their system. Ex:

options libata ignore_hpa=1

Upgrade fails when using SELinux strict policy

Bug 369611 - Machines using the SELinux strict policy (selinux-policy-strict package) cannot upgrade because the new consolidated selinux-policy-targeted package does not properly obsolete the old strict package. To upgrade, first remove the strict policy using the command rpm -e selinux-policy-strict.

Note: I will install FC8 later and I will definitely post some of the bug fixes.

File source: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugs/F8Common

SSH Howto Tips

**X Forwarding over SSH

To run GUI programs on one machine using another machine, We can use X forwarding by connecting using ssh -X user@remotecomputer and once logged in running the command to start the GUI app, the GUI window will open on the local machine. X11Forwarding must be enabled in the file /etc/ssh/sshd_config which is usually set by default.

To speed things up -Y (Trusted X11Forwarding) or -C (compression) can be used instead of -X.
X11Forwarding is also applicable accessing windows computer via linux system using rdesktop (remote desktop).

e.g. #ssh -Y user@remotehost rdesktop remotecomputer

where remotehost is a linux server and remotecomputer(windowsPC) can be access via linux server only.

**Automatic SSH login without password

SSH is a secure clone of RSH with RSA encryption based authentication. This article tells you how to use ssh without having to type in your password every time you use 'ssh'.

First, generate your public/private keys using ssh-keygen

#ssh-keygen - This will generate 'identity' and 'identity. pub' in the .ssh directory in your home directory.
#ssh-keygen -t rsa -This will generate 'id_rsa' and 'id_rsa.pub' in the .ssh directory in your home directory.

When asked, just press enter for safety. Goto directory where you generate your ssh key. Usually, ~user/.ssh/

Second, Copy the *.pub file to the .ssh directory of the remote host using scp command.

[root@ron .ssh]#scp filename.pub ron1@remotehost:/home/ron1/.ssh/


Under ron1:

#cd /home/ron1/.ssh
[root@ron1 .ssh]#touch authorized_keys
[root@ron1 .ssh]#cat filename.pub > authorized_keys

To append ssh key type:
(Use for setting up multiple access keys.)

[root@ron1 .ssh]#cat filename.pub >> authorized_keys

Finally, you can try ssh without entering password and Viola!

#ssh ron1@remotehost or simply
#ssh remotehost

**Runing Commands Over SSH

Sometimes you don't really want to run a shell like Bash on the host you are connecting to. Maybe you just want to run a command and exit. This is easy to accomplished by putting the command you wish to run at the end of your ssh connection command.

#ssh user@remotehost ls -l /home
#ssh user@remotehost less /etc/hosts.allow


**Keeping your SSH session alive

Keeping your SSH session up and idle is sometimes a problem. For whatever reason, the connection dies at X minutes of inactivity. Usually this happens because there is a firewall between you and the internet that is configured to only keep stateful connections.

Fortunately, in recent versions of OpenSSH, there is a fix for this problem. Simply put in your sshd_config file the following:

Host *
Protocol 2
TCPKeepAlive yes
ServerAliveInterval 60

**Allow only specific users to log in via SSH

You should not permit root logins via SSH, this is a big and unnecessary security risk. If an attacker gains root login for your system, he can do more damage than if he gains normal user login. Configure SSH server so that root user is not allowed to log in. Find the line that says:

PermitRootLogin yes

Change yes to no and restart the service. You can then log in with any defined user and switch to user root if you want to become a superuser.

It is wise to create a dummy local user with absolutely no rights on the system and use that user to login into SSH. That way no harm can be done if the user account is compromised. You can specify certain users who you want to have access by editing your sshd_config file.

At the end of sshd_config file I would add a line like this:

AllowUsers ron hannah jean

Allowing only specific hosts using tcp wrappers

You can allow only specific hosts on a network to be able to connect to your SSH service, but you don't want to use or mess up your iptables configuration. Instead, you can use TCP wrappers, in this case the sshd TCP wrapper.

By default TCP wrappers first look in the /etc/hosts.deny file to see what hosts are denied for what service. Next, TCP wrapper looks in /etc/hosts.allow file to see if there are any rules that would allow hosts to connect to a specific service. Edit your /etc/hosts.deny using your favorite editor. For me, I always use vi editor.

#vi /etc/hosts.deny
sshd: ALL

This means that by default all hosts are forbidden to access the SSH service. This needs to be here, otherwise all hosts would have access to the SSH service, since TCP wrappers first looks into hosts.deny file and if there is no rule regarding blocking SSH service, any host can connect.

Next, create a rule in /etc/hosts.allow to allow only specific hosts to use the SSH service. Let say, local subnet 192.168.1.0/24 or specific IP 192.100.1.2. Only hosts specified below can access the ssh service.

#vi /etc/hosts.allow then add:
sshd: 192.168.1 192.100.1.2

All other hosts are disconnected before they even get to the login prompt, and receive an error like this:

ssh_exchange_identification: Connection closed by remote host


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Olympus SP-310 digital camera

Most of us know how we like taking pictures of families, friends, mates, etcetera. Me myself used to love taking pictures of people and places but not taking macro images. I started to love macro photography of any kind after looking some sample photos on the net. When I saw a many insects, flies, animals, flowers, bugs and some sort, I was amazed of how their characters are, the combinations of their body color was so spectaculars that even the tiniest insect were amazing in their own ways. From there my urge to start taking pictures of any kind started. Well then, I bought a Olympus SP-310 two yrs ago and it's suitable for a novice photographers like me.

SP-310 Introduction:
The Olympus SP-310 features a 7.1-megapixel CCD, 3x lens, and the availability of full manual exposure control in a pocket-friendly, compact size. Very similar to its brother SP350 (8MP-black). In addition to the camera's automatic and manual controls, the SP-310 offers no less than 24 preset Scene modes, including a QuickTime Movie mode. With its small size, nice selection of creative controls, and high resolution sensor, the Olympus SP-310 is an excellent all-around camera suitable for novices and experienced amateurs alike.


The Olympus SP-310 is something of a dichotomy in design: While it's quite narrow at one end, it tapers out to a big grip, an unusual shape, but it emphasizes the camera's big capabilities in a small package.


Basic Features

* 7.1-megapixel CCD
* 2.5-inch color LCD display
* Real image optical viewfinder
* 3x, 8-24mm zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm
* 5x Digital Zoom
* Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/8
* Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 15 seconds, with a Bulb setting (maximum eight seconds)
* Automatic, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual exposure control, with 24 preset Scene modes
* Built-in flash with five operating modes
* External flash hot shoe
* xD-Picture Card storage, plus 25MB internal memory
* Power supplied by two AA-type batteries, single CR-V3 battery, or optional AC adapter
* Olympus Camedia Master software for both Mac and Windows

Special Features

* TruePic TURBO Image Processor
* A Guide button for help in most menus
* Live histogram and grid overlay
* Macro and Super Macro lens adjustment
* Noise reduction for long exposures
* Panorama mode for stitching together multiple images
* "2 in 1" multi-exposure and Timelapse photography modes
* White balance (color) adjustment with eight preset modes and a manual setting, and a fine tuning adjustment
* Digital ESP (full frame), Center-Weighted, and Spot exposure metering options
* Adjustable ISO to 64, 100, 200, or 400 equivalents, plus an Auto setting
* Normal, High Speed, and AF Sequential Shooting modes
* QuickTime movies (with sound)
* "Calendar" organization of captured images
* "Album" organization for favorite photos
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format), PRINT Image Matching III, and PictBridge compatibility
* DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) compatibility
* Exif 2.2 compatibility
* USB 2.0 High Speed with AutoConnect (no driver software needed) and USB cable
* Video cable for connection to a television set


For more information and some picture samples: click here

African Lizard

Lizards are reptilian, often four-legged,with an integumentary system comprising scales, with a skull composed of quadrate bones. Lizards also possess external ears and movable eyelids. Encompassing forty families, there is tremendous variety in color, appearance and size. Due to their smooth, shiny appearance, lizards can appear slimy or slippery; their skin is actually very dry due to a lack of pores to excrete water and oils.

Lizards have scales on their skin which may be tubercular or have ossified encrustations called osteoderms.
Most lizards are oviparous, though a few species are viviparous. Many are also capable of regeneration of lost limbs or tails.

Some lizard species, including the glass lizard and legless lizards, have some vestigial structures though no functional legs. They are distinguished from true snakes by the presence of eyelids and ears and a tail that can sometimes break off as a physical defense mechanism. Many lizards are good climbers or fast sprinters. Some can run bipedally, such as the collared lizard and the world's fastest lizard, the spiny-tailed iguana in the genus Ctenosaura.

Many lizards can change color in response to their environments or in times of stress. The most familiar example is the chameleon, but more subtle color changes occur in other lizard species as well (most notably the anole, also known as the "American chameleon," "house chameleon" or "chamele").

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard