Extracting data from a webpage using lynx

So I am trying to parse out data from a log file on my router. Basically I want to extract the log file automagically and export it to a generic text document. Basically appending the new log file to the end of the last.

So far I have install lynx to view a webpage via the terminal.

sudo apt-get install lynx

Then to extract file I call the following command:

lynx -dump http://192.168.2.1/log.stm > log

I know that the > should actually be >> to append to the end. But the issue is I need to log in to the router for it to work....

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Evolution vs Thunderbird

So I just installed Thunderbird 2.0.0.9

I thought I would compare it to evolution.

First thing I noticed out of the box is that I could not setup an Exchange server mailbox. Well, at least out of the box. If anyone reads this and has set one up let me know.

Second there is a lot of steps involved to sync thunderbird with your Gcal.

In evolution you need just select exchange server put in the web address and *poof* you're there.
Just a couple clicks and gcal is setup. Although I don't think you can edit the calendar via evolution. Truly sad.

Any one know of a way to do all of the above in one email client?

IRC via CLI

Weechat-curses has become my favorite IRC chat software. Why? I think because of its simplicity, but it can handle many diverse tasks.

So how does one get this software in Ubuntu?

sudo apt-get install weechat-curses weechat-plugins

Ubuntu will now install the software for you. One thing to note is if you want weechat to automatically sign you in as a certain user, you will need to edit weechat.rc

sudo gedit /home/user-name/.weechat/weechat.rc

Towards the bottom you will see this:

[server]
server_name = "freenode"
server_autoconnect = on
server_autoreconnect = on
server_autoreconnect_delay = 30
server_address = "irc.freenode.net"
server_port = 6667
server_ipv6 = off
server_ssl = off
server_password = ""
server_nick1 = ""
server_nick2 = ""
server_nick3 = ""
server_username = "none"
server_realname = "none"
server_hostname = ""
server_command = ""
server_command_delay = 0
server_autojoin = ""
server_autorejoin = on
server_notify_levels = ""

Just edit the needed fields to what you want and enjoy. To launch start your Terminal and type in weechat-curses.

Enjoy!

automatix2

So I am trying to move past needing to rely on automatix2 to install everything that I use. Google is good for this as is documentation.

On to my recent installs:

sudo apt-get install beagle deskbar-applet
(deskbar search a la google desktop)

Can any1 offer any help installing a x700 super ATI video card. I have tried googling and everytime I find a fix I try it and I get past the splash screen and then nothing.

Xchat Help!!

I don't think any one really reads this blog....but if someone stumbles upon it I need assistance setting up xchat plugins. Python plugins specifically. I need to load the python plugin, but as of recently have had no luck actually locating the dern thing.

Back to my basic ubuntu tutorial...

I installed several gdesklet desklets
sudo apt-get install gdesklets
Applications -> Accessories -> Gdesklets
Also installed gkrellm (kind of a desktop used to monitor basically everything for your computer)
sudo apt-get install gkrellm

I gave automatix2 a shot....I figured that if I just install it at the beginning not much can really blow up. It zipped through everything like a charm.
google: automatix2

\m/ now listening to SOAD - Chop Suey

Beginnings

So here is my new blog...

I hope to keep it based on Ubuntu, and my dealings with it. Daily, weekly, and/or monthly....

Be prepared for rants and or raves.