linux: little glossary

ELF  # binary file format in mac world; short for "Executable and Linkable Format"

LSB  # Linux Standard Base 

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ubuntu some tricks to find out OS info

# how to tell if 32-bit or 64-bit?
file /sbin/init

# which ubuntu version is installed
cat /etc/lsb-release

Mac - usb tethering an android phone for internet access (osx Mountain lion)

tested on 10.8.2

reference: https://secure.kitserve.org.uk/content/how-usb-tether-android-phone-mac-os-x-computer

summary:
phone to set debug mode:  settings>application>development>debug
mac to create new modem:  system preference>network>advance... >
    model: GPRS (GSM/3G)
    APN: your carrier server, can be found in your phone's mobile network info.