Linux in public libraries
It is rare to read a real life success story about Linux on the desktop, but this story describes the Howard County Public Library's recent success using Linux on over 200 public access terminals. Slashdot and newsforge have also covered this story. Regardless of whether Windows or Linux has a lower TCO, sometimes cash strapped public institutions need to make choices which minimize or eliminate large one time capital investments.
Wednesday, May 05, 2004
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Evil hacker does good
Kevin Mitnik, famed haXor and phone phreak, has become a hero in the press after aiding a small town police department to nab a bomb threat prankster.
Kevin Mitnik, famed haXor and phone phreak, has become a hero in the press after aiding a small town police department to nab a bomb threat prankster.
Monday, May 03, 2004
Bargain hunting online
I am all for rooting out the best deals, but have never enjoyed doing so. I always wonder whether it is worth all of the time and effort to find what you want at a small percentage less than the first place you look. Probably, I am just lazy. In any case, should you wish to participate in this quest for lower prices online, the link above is a good slashdot list of websites for the frugal.
I am all for rooting out the best deals, but have never enjoyed doing so. I always wonder whether it is worth all of the time and effort to find what you want at a small percentage less than the first place you look. Probably, I am just lazy. In any case, should you wish to participate in this quest for lower prices online, the link above is a good slashdot list of websites for the frugal.
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About Me
- thrashor
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Returned to working as a Management Consultant, specializing in risk, security, and regulatory compliance, with Fujitsu Canada after running the IT shop in the largest library in the South Pacific.
