I really do need to ask this question. I appreciate my followers and yes, they’re a loyal bunch. I do need to EVERYBODY one question and everyone on the Internet. We all go about our lives. We see the homeless person at the exit ramp, on the sidewalk, etc. Granted a lot of them are…
Category: Linux
Free Tech Support from me…
OK. I really believe in my project for helping the unemployed, so here’s what I propose. If you donate to my project and of course, get others to donate to my project, I will provide you with free tech support (my skills and advice) for a period of time. Donate: $25.00 you get 1 hour…
Which Linux Distribution to Choose?
There are so many linux distributions out there and while they are all very similar, they are different in ways due to their target audiences. Some are targeted more towards the end-user like Ubuntu while others are clearly targeted towards the Enterprise. Ubuntu is a great distribution for a desktop replacement, but for me, I…
I guess this is a call out for help
I’m at the point where I can’t support this blog due to the traffic I’m getting. I really need some donations or something. I’m pushing about 5 GB of data a day and due to my divorce, I can’t afford to support this continually. I’m not asking for donations, although, they would help, but I…
Want a Free Server for a year? Here’s how to do it.
Amazon offers a free server for a year. If you sign up with me, I’ll set up your server in your free tier for $25.00. Just sign up with me and you’ll get a free server to do whatever you’d like for a year. This can be a webserver, mail-server, VPN server, or any combination…
A review on Alix Boards for a Firewall
I know firewalls and have definitely tested and worked with many appliances. One of the most interesting and successful appliances out there seems to be the Alix board. These boards are built on Cheap chipsets (VIA) and cheap processors (Geodes). So here’s my reaction to them. (I own 3). 1. If you’re going to use…
WordPress Users! Emergency Announcement!
I feel the need to get this out as soon as possible. If you’re running wordpress 3.3.2 I would highly suggest NOT upgrading to 3.4 yet. I did a test install of 3.4 last night and while it seemed to work, the biggest problem was it didn’t allow tagging of posts. THIS IS A BIG…
Imagine never having to pay for a server admin
For Small, Medium, and Large Businesses Alike I don’t know if many people realize what my various amazon offerings are so I thought I would spell them out. The toughest thing to do is not just set up a server, but to set it up correctly and keep it running. By signing up with me,…
Backups. Being prepared for the restore.
Backups are something that is so important in any system that one should look carefully at not just the backup solution they are using, but the restore solution they’re going to have. Here are my recommendations and views on Backups. 1. Don’t assume that just because you bought a backup package that it just “works”…
When was the last time you had a technology audit?
This is a message to everyone who runs any kind of technology in a business. The posting is directed towards everyone who has their own applications, servers, blogs, websites, etc. Special Note to CIOs/CTOs: I understand you run an organization that has many people under you. I understand that you feel you’ve got your resources…