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Build your own FreeBSD update server (howto)

Gerard — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:36:33 +0000

This article describes building an internal FreeBSD Update Server. Experienced users or administrators are often responsible for several machines or environments. They understand the difficult demands and challenges of maintaining such an infrastructure. Running a FreeBSD Update Server makes it easier to … Continue reading →

The Move To Linux – Encrypted Disk Issues

David Lane — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:27:14 +0000

One of the standards that has become normal in the US federal sector is the requirement that all mobile devices, such as laptops, have encrypted drives. This was a direct result of a number of laptop thefts earlier in the decade that resulted in the supposed leaking of personal information. more>>

FreeBSD quick news and links (21/07/2010)

Gerard — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:44:35 +0000

I Super-accurate computer clock created A free pies of software that allows computers to keep phenomenally accurate time has been developed by researchers in Melbourne. The software, called RADclock, should improve everything from Skype conversations to the tracking of subway trains. For computers to communicate effectively keeping accurate time is vital. Every application or service that relies [...]

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Update on Controlling Konsole via DBUS

Mitch Frazier — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:21:57 +0000

Recently I wrote about controlling konsole with dbus. As I've begun to use that script for setting up my konsoles I, like others, have discovered that the tab title that you set with dbus doesn't stick. This short note shows you a workaround to make your tab titles stay put. more>>

HOWTO: Customized Live DVDs with Reconstructor’s Web UI.

Ross Larson — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:31:01 +0000

I've been taking a Java programming course this semester at the local technical college, which has been a wonderful learning experience. The programming course uses the Eclipse 3.5.1 IDE along with the Java Development Toolkit for programming in Java. In addition to using Eclipse, I use Dropbox to save the source code and preferences from my home install of Eclipse, eliminating the need to carry a USB key or email/transfer the files through any other method. This Dropbox storage method also ensures that every machine I use has the latest version of source code files with minimal interaction and fuss on my part. more>>

Tech Tip: Fun With Gawk

James Hinnant — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:37:54 +0000

When grep and sed aren't enough, gawk may provide the extra horsepower that you need. The following tip contains a sampling of some of the things one might do with gawk. more>>

Determine If Shell Input is Coming From the Terminal or From a Pipe

Mitch Frazier — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:22:42 +0000

Working on a little script the other day I had the need to determine if the input to the script was coming from a pipe or from the terminal. Seems like a simple enough thing to determine but nothing jumped immediately to mind and a quick internet search didn't help much either. After a bit of pondering I came up with two solutions: the stat command and using information from the proc file system. more>>