Things that annoy, interest or are important to me.
Computer illogic / Despite great promise, technology is dumbing down the classroom
Kids don't need computers in the classroom. They are tools that should be used as such in conjunction with research projects.
SecurityFocus HOME Infocus: Fighting Spammers With Honeypots: Part 1
check out both parts. good article.
2004 Moleskine Day Planners - MoleskineUS
The diaries are new. This is an ideal gift for kids, IMHO, because they should write more and the higher quality paper and binding means this can last until they are adults.
Kids should be encouraged to read and write more.
vi Complete Key Binding List
I'm not sure if I already have this (from source), but its been a while since I exercised all the vi commands. Most of the base functions become instinct after a few years.
Very useful summary.
Download details: Group Policy Management Console with Service Pack 1: "Group Policy Management Console with Service Pack 1"
Something all the SE's need to install and test.
Download details: Windows Server 2003 Deployment Kit: Automating and Customizing Installations
Long URL, but useful link. Windows 2003 Server deployment guid.
Sun Microsystems - BigAdmin Articles and FAQs: Networking
Very good reference site with links to Postfix, Sendmail and other sites.
Linux StepByStep
Linux how-to - check out Internet-Serving and review install of base services (HTTP, SMTP, FTP). Is there an equiv for BSD?
CssCreator - Live CSS Generator
This is pretty cool, but I will have to hammer out some time to test.
Compost Bins, Composter Redworms, Lawn Mowers, Rain Barrels, Composting Accessories
Fancy, schmancy compost devices/containers.
PilePro Compost Bins Website Homepage
Negotiate with Barb to use leaves, grass, etc and create a compost pile for the lawn and garden.
CVS homedir
This is very cool - might prove useful doing replication between site.
What is the compliment to this functionality with a Windows client or laptop? Briefcase replication was OK, Windows 2000 replication and folder redirection is better, but...
SecurityFocus HOME Infocus: Banking Scam Revealed
interesting security article. good reference for friends and family.
Ten Most Violated Homepage Design Guidelines (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)
Hmmm. My site appears to be pretty compliant. Even though I have some issues with Jakob's site, most of his advice is pretty good.
I need to add a search feature and want to make my pages faster to load. I will address the issue of interoperability (character based and mobile browsers) at a later date, possibly with a reduced functionality site. I want to automate this process as well because I am lazy.
Rhyolite Software: Unwelcome Domains: "Peak"
looks like apretty good list - where is Peak-10?
Windows Storage Server 2003, Part 3: "http://www.microsoft.com/windows/storage/productinformation/overview/future.mspx "
Windows storage server article - references MS WSS page and parts 1 & 2 of article.
SkateboardDirectory.com: Home
Skateboard directory - Megan will love this site. Maybe I can find a skateboard for Dad.
One User's Thoughts on FreeBSD 4.9 - OSNews.com
Pretty good review. Check out the notes about cvsuping and test on ns2.
Weblogs.us: free Movable Type blog hosting
Check this out - I wanted to try MovableType and I'm having a heck of a problem posting November blogger pages.
SecurityFocus HOME Infocus: Active Directory and Linux
April 2002 article - AD/LDAP interoperability on Linux. Microsoft has several good articles on this subject which I have used to provide SSO for Linux authenticating against AD. Compare articles and lab.
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