New Version of MemlockdNew Version of Memlockd
I’ve just released a new version of Memlockd, a daemon to lock essential files in RAM to increase the probability of recovering a system that is paging excessively [1]. The[...]
The Financial Value of a University DegreeThe Financial Value of a University Degree
I’ve read quite a few articles about the value of a degree. Most of them come from the US where the combination of increasing tuition fees and uncertain job market[...]
Take Off that Stupid HelmetTake Off that Stupid Helmet
Recently I was walking through a park and heard a women call out “Take off that stupid helmet”. Usually I ignore what other people are saying but that seemed noteworthy.[...]
Links May 2012Links May 2012
Vijay Kumar gave an interesting TED talk about autonomous UAVs [1]. His research is based on helicopters with 4 sets of blades and his group has developed software to allow[...]
Another USB Flash FailureAnother USB Flash Failure
I previously wrote about a failure of a USB flash device in my Internet gateway [1]. I have since had another failure in the same system, so both the original[...]
What I REALLY Want from the NBNWhat I REALLY Want from the NBN
Generally I haven’t had a positive attitude towards the NBN. It doesn’t seem likely to fulfill the claims of commercial success and would be a really bad thing to privatise[...]
A Quick Review of the Mac Mini with OS/X Lion compared to LinuxA Quick Review of the Mac Mini with OS/X Lion compared to Linux
A client just lent me a new Mac Mini with OS/X Lion to play with. I think it’s interesting to compare it with regular PCs running Linux. Hardware The Mac[...]
Liberty and Mobile PhonesLiberty and Mobile Phones
I own two mobile phones at the moment, I use a Samsung Galaxy S running Cyanogenmod [1] (Android 2.3.7) for most things, and I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia X10[...]
Acoustiblok/ThermablokAcoustiblok/Thermablok
Acoustiblok is an interesting product for blocking sound, it works by dissipating sound energy through friction within the sound barrier materiel [1]. They sell it in varieties that are designed[...]
The Royal Caribbean Official Android appThe Royal Caribbean Official Android app
I’ve just played with the official Android app [1] for the Royal Carribean cruise line [2]. The cruise line is apparently great (I’ve never been on one of their ships[...]