Archive for April, 2009

A Linux distro for the small business.

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

We need a linux distro and hardware combination that a small business could get for much cheaper than the commercial solutions.
I would put the server on a rolling cart. Next to the server would be a UPS.  On the top of the cart would be an all in one printer and scanner with auto feed [...]

Wind turbine testing

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2009/04/small-windmills-test-results.html
You could easily run a house from the Skyturbine’s output of 2,109 kWh per year or a continuous power output of 240.7 watts.

Confiker got me curious.

Friday, April 17th, 2009

The Basics of Rootkits: Leave No Trace
They can be added by replacing or modifying system files or by a trojan horse you install yourself.
Wikipedia RootKit
A rootkit is a software system that consists of a program, or combination of several programs, designed to hide or obscure the fact that a system has been compromised.
Rootkits may also [...]

Dashboards

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

A dashboard is a business tool used to get a high level general view of the status of the business.  Dash boards are used to monitor the status of key performance indicators of a business. Dashboards use visual, at-a-glance displays of critical data pulled in from disparate business systems to provide warnings, action notices, next [...]