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July 28th, 2008
It’s pretty slow at work today so I figured I’d take my lunch break to write. So, my work mobile get’s internet and the default news site is CNN. Some of the headlines are examples of responsible and relevant reporting. Other headlines make it look like they’re competing with John Stewart.
For example, today under the Latest News section I found these gems:
- Air guitarist loses toe in stage dive
- Kangaroo wallops zookeeper
- Beer marathoners run, drink, vomit
- Passenger tries to open door mid-flight
and last but not least
I know the latter doesn’t sound funny but the story itself is…and it seems so odd next to very heavy world events like Two blasts rock Istanbul, killing 17 and Karadzic appeal not received by court
I forgot to include this one…now this is some terrifying s#*t. Best quote (from his producer): “To be honest, I don’t know why people are buying these video`s?”…and neither do I?!
Ubuntu Kernel update borks VMware
June 26th, 2008
One of my favorite pieces of software is VMWare. I hate clutter, and VMWare allows me to run 2 (and more) OS’s on one system. At work, my host system runs Dapper Drake 6.06 LTS with Windows XP SP2 in a VM for Outlook and a few other Windows only programs. At home, my host system is Feisty 7.04 with a test domain complete with a Domain Controller, Exchange Server and an XP SP2 client to practice for MSCE’s in VMWare. I’ve just recently added a MOSS server to test prior to implementing at work. I interact with VMWare daily. It is the one piece of software that I would truly be lost w/out. In a word - indispensable.
Install and Configure Windows Server Update Services 3.0 - Part 2
February 19th, 2008
This is the second part of a two-part article on Installing and Configuring WSUS 3.0. The first part can be found here
Emo Elmo
February 19th, 2008
I’m not really a fan of MAD TV but sometimes they’ve got some funny stuff.
Install and Configure Windows Server Update Services 3.0 - Part 1
February 18th, 2008
Microsoft receives quite a bit of flak for their monopolistic tendencies and uninspiring software but to their credit, from time to time they release some useful products. One piece of software that is quite useful is Windows Server Updates Services or WSUS. In this article I’ll cover some requirements and go through an install using VMware Server Console.
This is part one of a two part article.
Crazy German Kid
January 24th, 2008
A friend pointed me to this YouTube clip…Who say’s kids sacrifice exercise at the expense of video games? 4:35 is the oscar moment.
RIAA website hacked
December 20th, 2007
Ah, this is sweet justice. What kind of crappy web team leaves such a high profile site open to SQL Injection attack? n00bz.
AllofMP3 down
December 20th, 2007
Well, after surviving several close calls, it looks like Russia’s AllofMP3 has finally caved in to RIAA pressure. The first scare was in the fall of 2006 but this turned out to be bogus and the site stayed up until at least April of 2007.
The second scare came shortly thereafter, around summertime. Each attempt to access their website returned an error message stating the site was closed for maintenance. However, when the AllTunes client was fired up, not only were usernames and passwords recognized, music catalogue searches and balance refills were still functioning.
MacBook with Ubuntu Feisty Fawn 7.04
November 26th, 2007
The last few years I have really become a fan of the Linux distribution, Ubuntu. I’ve tried other distro’s and they each have their good points but what I liked about Ubuntu was the large community and expansive support. Not only that, but Ubuntu is a snap to get up and running. Yes, I’ve set up a Debian and a Slackware box but at this point I’m more impressed by a distro that I can start using immediately with minimum fuss.
That being said, I am also a fan of the latest Apple MacBook. It’s small, powerful and now that it’s powered by Intel processors, I don’t have to settle for a PPC version of Linux. So below is a down and dirty on the steps I took to set up my MacBook with Ubuntu 7.04. Your mileage may vary….
Installing Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
November 19th, 2007
Possibly I’m bored or I am actually being responsible and documenting a successful Server 2k3 install. I attempted something similar last year using a wiki when I was studying for an MSCE exam (I passed thanks much). Since then I’ve been busy with web development projects and haven’t had much reason to mess with Windows server’s aside from basic administration tasks. However, I’m getting the itch to get back on track and finish my MSCE and where better to start than by documenting a Windows Server 2003 installation.
Note: This is all being done in VMWare Server on a Linux host OS - Ubuntu Gutsy to be specific.
MEMORY LEAK!
October 12th, 2007
Working in IT, staff, clients and even friends seeking free advice seem to labour under the delusion that my brain is a computer. I guess technically it’s sort of an analog one but that’s a stretch at best. So when a non-techie asks me what the speed difference is between USB 1.0, 2.0 and Firewire and I suggest they Google it, I’m usually greeted with looks of amazement as if worms are shooting out of my nose. Little do they realize that Google is my backup brain. Holy crap, my Comcast went down the other week and it was like an instant frontal labotomy.
This article on Wired makes me feel less lonely, yet no less worried.
NEW MUSIC
Radiohead - In Rainbows
October 12th, 2007
The new Radiohead album is out, In Rainbows. I’ve given it 4 listens and it just keeps getting better after each listen. Aside from Pablo Honey, I’ve pretty much loved every RH album with The Bends and OK Computer being my favorites. I wasn’t so impressed with Hail to the Thief, at least as a Radiohead effort. I still thought it was better than most other tripe being dished out at the time. What floors me about In Rainbows is that it reminds me how unique Radiohead is. You just don’t hear other folks making music like this, it’s the near-perfect balance between art and pop, artistic vision and public accessibility. Okay, so I’m sounding like a fanboy and most of what I’m saying is common knowledge anyhow. It’s a great album, give it a listen.
It’s Raining Chocolate
Now usually such a statement would make me delirious with joy - HOWEVER - in this case, I was just plain confused. Should I laugh, was this some sort of ironic humor?
Watch at your own risk! I will not be held responsible when you find yourself constantly humming this melody, in the shower, on the metro, in your dreams!!!
Holy Paranoia Batman!
I came upon this article after reading about John Young’s Cryptome.org on BoingBoing. My first reaction was that the author needed to take a deep breath, walk over to the bar, pour out a nice glass of single malt, (neat of course), sit down and relax.
By the end I was making a mental list of all the security holes I had that he mentioned! Yikes, I use Linux at home but I think that’s the only thing I have going for me.