UPDATE FreeNAS moved to github, and I have happily followed them :) You can find my fork at https://github.com/bionoren/freenas (look for build instructions in README-EXTRA on branches I’ve ported), and ISOs and other helpful files at https://github.com/bionoren/freenas-extra. Please report any … Continue reading
Raspberry Pi + Crashplan
There are lots of posts about java, and quite a few on Crashplan on embedded systems. But even despite people’s efforts to aggregate all the little information, I just lost a weekend to this project. If you’re frustrated by the … Continue reading
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Getting things done the fun way
My problem with productivity is that I refuse to have a rigid schedule[1]. 30 minute time chunks? Way too much work.[2] Task lists for everything (not work[3])? Do not want! It works all right for little things, but big things … Continue reading
The Definitive Backup Guide
If it involves data loss, it’s happened to me:
Understanding the Problem
At work, we’ve been talking about how we need more specs. Spec all the things! I admit I was a little slow to get on this train, but a few months of subcontracting for some other companies has helped me … Continue reading
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PHP 5.4
Remember when I was complaining about the state of PHP? I think congratulations are in order, because it’s time to retract some of that criticism. Oh, not all of it, but this is a really promising release. Let’s run over … Continue reading
Reversed World Clock Widget
For everyone who enjoyed the clock in Thomas Hall, or who just wish time ran a little backwards, here’s a hack on Apple’s World Clock dashboard widget. Enjoy!
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imagecolorallocate in PHP 5.4
So, I know you’re supposed to call imagecolordeallocate and create new colors when you create a new image object. And test that your colors are created successfully. But really, who can be bothered? But, if you’re running the latest PHP … Continue reading
SelectMultiple
I really don’t like javascript, so when I tell you I hate HTML select multiple even more, I want you to understand my full meaning, because I’m about to unveil a Javascript library for a select multiple control that doesn’t … Continue reading
Javascript at it again
So if you’re not convinced yet that Javascript is a bad idea, perhaps a case study will help. It’s a good article, and the highlights are no surprise: ✓ Language with a syntax that makes it really easy to introduce … Continue reading