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Relocating the Apache web server document root directory in Fedora 12

April 9, 2010 Leave a response Shortlink

So as not to deface anything that is available online on the web, I have a tendency to set up an offline Apache server on a home PC to do any tinkering away from the eyes of the unsuspecting public. [...]

Using the Windows Command Line for Security Administration

July 24, 2009 Leave a response Shortlink

While there are point and click tools for the job, being able to set up new user groups, attaching them to folders and assign uses to them using the command line has major advantages when there are a number to [...]

Some things that I’d miss on moving from Linux to Windows

January 17, 2009 2 Responses Shortlink

The latest buzz surrounding Windows 7 has caused one observer to suggest that it’s about to blast Linux from the desktop. My experiences might be positive but there are still things that I like about Linux that make me reluctant [...]

Running Windows 7 within VirtualBox

January 12, 2009 Leave a response Shortlink

With all the fanfare that surrounded the public beta release of Windows 7, I suppose that the opportunity to give it a whirl was too good to miss. Admittedly, Microsoft bodged the roll-out by underestimating the level of interest and [...]

Technical considerations regarding the discussion aspect of blogging

Technical considerations regarding the discussion aspect of blogging

July 18, 2008 Leave a response Shortlink

When making a start in the world of blogging, there are so many things to consider that you almost need a trial run first to learn the lingo. In fact, getting up to speed by using a service like that [...]

Turning those ads off…

October 2, 2007 Leave a response Shortlink

I had a recent problem with InternetNews.com: its adverts were causing Firefox to lock up my CPU. While I do put my CPU through its paces, I’d rather that others didn’t decide to do the same and with things that [...]