Fixing the locale error on Debian Wheezy

When you get errors with running commands on your Raspberry Pi like “warning: Setting locale failed.” you can fix this by updating the locale file in the OS. You can do this by typing:

pi@raspberrypi ~ $sudo nano /etc/default/locale

on your Raspberry Pi command line or in your Terminal window from your Mac when connected to the Raspberry Pi.

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Access files on your Raspberry Pi from your Mac

To access the files on your Raspberry Pi on your Mac Finder you can install the appletalk protocol on the Pi by typing the following commands on the Raspberry Pi.

pi@raspberrypi ~ $sudo apt-get install netatalk

This lets you use the following (in the terminal on your Mac) to connect to the Pi

yourmac:~ username$ open afp:/10.1.1.10

Now you will see the Raspberry Pi appearing in your Mac Network where you will need to login on (default user/pass), to see access the files and folders.

Next up is http://www.derkbraakman.com/fixing-locale-error-debian-wheezy/

Connecting with a remote desktop (VNC, Debian Wheezy)

You don’t need to connect to a external monitor when the Raspberry Pi is connected to a network. You can use Virtual Network Computing by installing tightvnc on your Raspberry Pi and using the pre installed “screen sharing” on your Mac.

First you need to install tightvnc on your Pi:

pi@raspberrypi ~ $sudo apt-get install tightvncserver

and run it

pi@raspberrypi ~ $tightvncserver

If you have a Mac you need to go to the “Finder” and select “Go > Connect to Server…” or use the Shortcut “CMD + K”

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