Ralf Beckesch

Bash Script Solution: Secure Home Directory Mounts for Shared POS Systems

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Introduction In retail environments, especially in the mid-2000s, shared Windows terminals were a staple of day-to-day operations. At an auto parts store, four shared point-of-sale PCs were used by rotating sales staff—all logged in with a general Windows account for simplicity. However, employees sometimes needed access to their own private home directories from these shared … Read more

How a 2010 Shell Script Keeps the Music Playing on Your PBX

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Introduction Back in 2010, telephony systems often required a practical solution for delivering music on hold. Professional hardware and software components could be costly or inflexible, but for those comfortable with Linux, simple shell scripts offered an adaptable alternative. The following blog post explores a classic Bash script that continuously feeds a telephone system with … Read more