I just read about Ubuntu Edge and have to say, I’m impressed. The idea that a smartphone would be your next computer isn’t a giant leap – for many tablets have already replaced desktops/laptops for many – but I really like what they’ve put together. This video explains it well and is well worth a… Continue reading Ubuntu Edge – The Next “Desktop”?
Category: Linux/OSX
One does not simply SSH into Mordor
Today has been apeshit crazy, and it’s only noon. Besides the usual tidying/dog walking/plant watering I tend to do in the morning before work, I had to rush out some code for a project and get a braketag. Except, it never seems to be that easy. I’ve been having issues with my reverse lights lately.… Continue reading One does not simply SSH into Mordor
HDR Photography
I don’t remember where I got the original link, but this picture really got me interested in HDR Photography: Not that I’m a photographer, or have a tripod, or anything really other than a point and shoot camera, but it really intrigued me. That photo, and many others (Flickr HDR pool) show the stunning… Continue reading HDR Photography
Left-Handed OSX Method
On Saturday, I learned through the bike shop that my friend Gene’s wife, Marcy, had suffered a serious stroke. The next day, a Slashdot article on communicating with hospitalized people was put on their main page, and I sent it to Tim who had been visiting Marcy and their family. Through the subsequent comments/links to… Continue reading Left-Handed OSX Method
The Little Box that Could
So, I decided to recently take a look at the box that runs my email, in addition to running DNS and some web for me. It’s not a very beefy box by any means, but it’s been stable as hell for a long time. By a long time, I mean ~9 years – it’s a… Continue reading The Little Box that Could
Oy, such a day!
Today started with me dropping ~$2k on a new macbook and an airport express. I then drove out to Metairie for tuxedo fixin’s for Friday, and my car won’t start. Go figure. Towing it tomorrow. Other than that, Happy Pi Day!
Gentoo Linux on a G4 Mac Mini
Since the storm and the later apartment move, I’ve been slowly paring down and simplifying my home network. So long, rack. Hope you find a good home, HP ProCurve 400m, Cobalt boxes, and various multi-U rack cases. Over the past few days, I have taken another step. For a long time now, I’ve been running… Continue reading Gentoo Linux on a G4 Mac Mini
Open like yo Moms.
I work for a Marine Insurance Underwriting company. I don’t really feel like going into what our role is, but just know we deal with insurance for boats. Part of the Patriot Act states that when a policy is being created or is up for renewal, we must check the insured’s name against the OFAC… Continue reading Open like yo Moms.
God Harp is in the T.V. Laptop
Just what I need, lemme tell ya. I have relied on my laptop so much over the past months, between being stuck in Texas, N.C., or couch surfing here in NOLA. Saturday afternoon, I was sitting in my living room (Molly’s, at the end of the bar), getting some work done, and the guy next… Continue reading God Harp is in the T.V. Laptop
Crises Precipitate Change. (office)
This title is used as a sample from Deltron 3030‘s track, Virus (video). I don’t usually cite the refences for my titles, but I felt this was extra appropriate. We (as people in general, but sysadmins specifically) try to prepare for disasters. In the even that one does occur, hopefully we take something from our… Continue reading Crises Precipitate Change. (office)