Linux Resource ControlsLinux Resource Controls
Using the “ulimit” controls over process resource use it is possible to limit RAM for processes and to limit the number of processes per UID. The problem is that this[...]
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Write Intent BitmapsWrite Intent Bitmaps
When previously writing about how I partition disks [1] I mentioned that I use smaller RAID partitions than the maximum size to reduce reconstruction time in the event of a[...]
IDE DMA and FlashIDE DMA and Flash
I’ve just been working with a Flash device used as /dev/hda (the root filesystem) for a router. The aim is much the same as with my idea of using an[...]
How I Partition DisksHow I Partition Disks
Having had a number of hard drives fail over the years I use RAID whenever possible to reduce the probability of data loss caused by hardware failure. It’s unfortunate that[...]
Asus EeePC as a RouterAsus EeePC as a Router
It seems to me that the Asus EeePC (a $AU499 ultra-light laptop with only flash storage) would make a decent router. Often full desktop PCs are used as routers because[...]
Differences between Distribution KernelsDifferences between Distribution Kernels
It is not uncommon to run a Linux system with a kernel that was compiled for another distribution. One reason for doing this is the difficulty in compiling and testing[...]
Some LCA Melbourne AdviceSome LCA Melbourne Advice
At the end of the month we are having linux.conf.au (one of the best Linux conferences in the world) in Melbourne. Here is some quick advice for people who are[...]
Linux in SingaporeLinux in Singapore
Are there any active LUGs in Singapore? A friend in Singapore is about to set up his laptop to dual-boot and would like the possibility of getting some direct help[...]
Debian Developers MeetingsDebian Developers Meetings
David writes about the concept of having a central resource for arranging meetings of Debian Developers [1] (or other targetted special interest groups). It seems that the best way to[...]
Vista ReadyBoostReady – Good for Linux?Vista ReadyBoostReady – Good for Linux?
At the moment it seems that about half the USB flash devices on sale are listed as “Vista ReadyBoost Ready“. I recently bought an 8G USB device that I returned[...]