Tithing for Open SourceTithing for Open Source
It’s common to hear a complaint of the form “I get paid to keep computers running not hack an OS” coming from someone who uses an Open Source OS such[...]
Category: Misc Computer
Random Computer stuff that doesn’t fit the other categories.
Google Server DesignGoogle Server Design
Cnet has an article on the design of the Google servers [1]. It seems that their main servers are 2RU systems with a custom Gigabyte motherboard that takes only 12V[...]
Linux Powered Battle DroidsLinux Powered Battle Droids
Flame has written some ideas about building Linux Powered Battle Droids and demonstrating them [1]. It seems to me that the biggest problem with having a battle of a similar[...]
Choosing a Server for CPU Intensive workChoosing a Server for CPU Intensive work
A client is considering some options for serious deployment of some CPU intensive work. The options that are being considered include cloud computing (Amazon EC2 [1]), virtual machines (Slicehost [2][...]
Dear Magazines – Please Publish Your Adverts OnlineDear Magazines – Please Publish Your Adverts Online
When reading a magazine I often see an advert for a product that I want to buy (or recommend that a client buy). This is of course expected as the[...]
Netbook Thermal IssuesNetbook Thermal Issues
Recently there has been increasing attention paid to thermal issues. The power used by computers not only impacts the electricity bill (and battery life for a portable device) but is[...]
Old PDA vs New Mobile Phone for PDA useOld PDA vs New Mobile Phone for PDA use
Since about 2002 I have been using a iPaQ [1] for taking notes while on the move. I have a pair of H3950 iPaQs that were given to me for[...]
Video Camera for Shared MoviesVideo Camera for Shared Movies
I have never felt inclined to create content for Youtube due to the low resolution of the display and the fact that only one format is supported (Flash which is[...]
Slicehost vs LinodeSlicehost vs Linode
Six months ago I investigated the options for Xen virtual servers [1]. I ended up receiving an offer of free hosting and not needing that, but the research was useful.[...]
Flash Storage and ServersFlash Storage and Servers
In the comments on my post about the Dell PowerEdge T105 server [1] there is some discussion of the internal USB port (which allows the use of a USB flash[...]