Finally! I got mine! My Google mail account! Somebody had the good idea to invite me. Cool! First impressions: quite fast and complete (provides all features of a good webmail). Next step… Integrating this account in my Pine 🙂
OpenSSI first true experience
A few months ago, I installed at work a Linux cluster based on OpenSSI. After looking for a free high-availability solution, this one seemed to be the best one, maybe due to my TruCluster experience. OpenSSI shares same features: single root filesystem process switching CDSL IP load-balancing and more… Lot
Official answer to an official complaint
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2004 18:21:43 -0100 (GMT) From: anakata To: KMWLAW@flash.net Subject: Re: Unauthorized Use of DreamWorks SKG Properties On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 KMWLAW@flash.net wrote: > Dennis L. Wilson, Esq. > KEATS McFARLAND & WILSON, LLP > 9720 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Suite > Beverly Hills, CA 90212 >
The Zen of Programming
The computer center is empty, Silent except for the whine of the cooling fans. I walk the rows of CPUs, My skin prickling with magnetic flux. I open a door, cold and hard, And watch the lights dancing on the panels. A machine without soul, men call it, But its
The life of a noob
The Life of a Noob by Exile Being a noob on the internet, irc, forums, etc. can be a tough life. People saying you suck@life.net and always kicking you around like the scum you are. But I believe it is a conditioning we noobs must go through. It’s like a
Ugly programming
While browsing perl scripts on a server where I work, I found this: # Allow FTP to complete (risk to pick up an incomplete file) sleep(10); No comment…
Windows XP Service Pack 2 Experiences
Now that Micro$oft officially released the Windows XP SP2, it’s time to cross your fingers before using the magic buttons sequence “Next, Next, Next, Reboot”. The Internet Storm Center asks admins to report their personal experiences regarding the upgrade… URL: http://isc.sans.org/xpsp2.php
First SkypeOut experience!
As a Skype user for a few months, I learned that those crazy guys started a new service called SkypeOut. It’s now possible to call a fixed phone line or mobile from Skype at very very attractive rates! I bought a credit of 10 EUR (+ 1.5 EUR of taxes,
Last request of a died woman
Seen on michaelmoore.com: “MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A South Florida woman who died this week had an unusual last request. Instead of flower or contributions in her name to a charity, she asked those who loved her to try to make sure President George W. Bush is not re-elected.” Full
A cool gift for the Sysadmin day
D-day – 3 for the Sysadmin day! It’s not too late to find some gifts…This one is pretty cool.http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/6b3b/