So it’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog.
December 9th, 2007A lot has happened in the past year and change. Both of my parents have passed on. I’ve transferred to a new position at work. I’ve started therapy. Lots and lots going on.
Server OS vs. User OS
February 15th, 2006I recently decided to try to load FreeBSD 6.0 onto my laptop (an old Latitude C640). I’d had it running fairly successfully in the past, but could never get my Netgear WG511 (rev 1) Cardbus card to work with it.
Google Safe Browsing for Firefox!
December 18th, 2005I was browsing on The Official Google Blog tonight, and I happened to see a mention for the Google Safe Browsing Extension for Firefox! Now, anyone who knows me, knows that I’m an immense fan of both Firefox and Google. I’m also a big fan of helping to prevent my family and friends from being made a victim of bad Internet scams (hence why I also love Thunderbird for email). Now, with this nifty extension, Google takes a shot at identifying phishing scams, and warning users when a site tries to purport it’s something it’s not.
SBC CEO claims Google, Vonage and others should pay so his users can access their sites
October 31st, 2005Stopping Linux desktop adoption sabotage
October 18th, 2005Stopping Linux desktop adoption sabotage, part one. John Terpstra, one of the maintainers of the Samba Project, posts some thoughts about why Windows is dominating the PC market. There are links in this well-written article to the other two parts.
Microsoft And Yahoo To Let IM Users Talk To Each Other?
October 12th, 2005Time Management for Sysadmins!
October 9th, 2005
Finally! Tom’s latest book is ready for pre-order on Amazon! Tom’s other book, The Practice of System and Network Administration, is a definite must-have for anyone who works in IT–from help desk, all the way up to the top of the IT food chain! I’m confident that this new book will be another must-have for anyone in the industry!
IKuffs - Geek Out your Tux!
October 5th, 2005Your tuxedo, that is–with new LED cufflinks! Personally, I’d like to see ones that change through all colors of the rainbow–that would be cool!
When to Leave Your First IT Job
October 5th, 2005i-Technology Viewpoint: When to Leave Your First IT Job @ SYS-CON Media. Ok–I have to say that this article is fine advice for anyone in any IT job. First, thirtieth, ninth–whatever.
Windows OneCare Live Preview
October 4th, 2005BentUser has a writeup of the Windows OneCare Live Preview.
