Fabian Lee : Software Engineer

Bash: extend timeout for idle ssh sessions using TMOUT

October 17, 2022
Categories: Linux

The ClientAliveInterval and ClientAliveMaxCount settings in “/etc/sshd/sshd_config” work together to control the timeout value of an ssh session on the server side. But under BASH, to keep idle client sessions from timing out, you also need to set the ‘TMOUT’ variable or you will see messages like below when disconnected. timed out waiting for input: … Bash: extend timeout for idle ssh sessions using TMOUT

Ubuntu: Hang While Installing gutenprint as Network Driver

August 8, 2016
Categories: Linux

If you experience hanging when installing the gutenprint drivers for a network printer from the desktop, try manually installing the gutenprint drivers from the console first. Most likely, you will see a screen like below, and the progress bar will continually cycle but never end. If you can’t cancel, you can use the ‘xkill’ command … Ubuntu: Hang While Installing gutenprint as Network Driver