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Tetris with Telletubbies?
I still haven’t figured out if this game is really cool or really lame, but I can’t seem to stop playing it!
Linux Torrents
Ran across LinuxISOTorrent.com this week. It’s a comprehensive list of torrents for Linux distributions. It’s useful for me because the torrent search sites I use to find Linux torrents keep shutting down (because of legal reasons) or are blocked by… Read More »Linux Torrents
Darth Vader 20 questions
Play 20 questions with Darth Vader. I have to admit – it’s a lot of fun. My favorite taunt: “You are not a Jedi, you are not even a Jawa!”. Although when he uses the Force to shake the screen,… Read More »Darth Vader 20 questions
Network hardware thoughts
When first having bandwidth problems, I was wondering if purchasing a proxy server (like a Cisco Content Engine) and a bandwidth limiting/packet shaping (al la Packeteer) would be what I would have to do. I was also looking at a… Read More »Network hardware thoughts
Basic Squid setup with file, domain, and ad blocking
mkeadle.org has a nice how-to on file, domain, and ad blocking with Squid. I found it extremely useful in setting up my squid box and thought I’d share. I used webmin to set up the ACLs, no no text editing… Read More »Basic Squid setup with file, domain, and ad blocking
Troubleshooting internet usage p2:How I used Ethereal to troubleshoot our network utilization
Like I said in my earlier post, I used a Fluke OptiView to find the protocols in use and what machines were having “conversations” over those protocols. Unfortunately, my budget won’t allow for the $25K to purchase my own so… Read More »Troubleshooting internet usage p2:How I used Ethereal to troubleshoot our network utilization
Potato peeling
If you’re not familiar with the Potato Peeling scene in “The Great Brain at the Academy“, you’ll still find this game a-peeling! Thanks to regular reader Jeremy for the suggestion!
Take Aim!
Two games today that allow you to take aim and jump: Interface Escape and The Bottom of the Sea. So whether in space or underwater, you still have to wear a funny-looking suit to breathe, and you still have to… Read More »Take Aim!
Troubleshooting internet usage
For all three of my regular readers, sorry for the slow updates. I’ve decided to make the site a little less newsy and more about what I’m learning on a day-to day basis. And I’ve been learning quite a bit,… Read More »Troubleshooting internet usage