Ubuntu testdrive as a base for a Fedora test

Ubuntu testdrive is AWESOME. In my words, testdrive lets you test the next version of ubuntu in a VM with a single command. testdrive ultimately just creates a disk image and runs a virtual machine for you, lets you step … Continue reading

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Michigan Loco Ubuntu Global Bug Jam 11.09 for 11.10 is Over

I just got back from the Michigan Loco Ubuntu Global Bug Jam at SRT Solutions in Ann Arbor. I can safely report that Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot is a very nice Ubuntu Linux release which smoothly upgrades from Natty Narwhal. … Continue reading

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OpenWRT 10.03.1-rc2 and Comcast IPv6

After documenting the IPv6 goodness for the old kamikaze release of openwrt, I wanted to play with something a little newer. I also wanted newer iptables so I could play with the tee module. Some notes: Still no 6rd support on OpenWRT AFAIK rc2 and rc3 are the same for the brcm-2.4 version of Openwrt [...]

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OpenWRT 10.03.1-rc2 and Comcast IPv6

After documenting the IPv6 goodness for the old kamikaze release of openwrt, I wanted to play with something a little newer. I also wanted newer iptables so I could play with the tee module. Some notes: Still no 6rd support on OpenWRT AFAIK rc2 and rc3 are the same for the brcm-2.4 version of Openwrt [...]

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Comcast IPv6 on an old Kamikaze 8.09 Openwrt via 6to4

I’m an openwrt novice, but I know enough about linux and iptables to usually get done what I want. When Comcast announced they were trialing IPv6, I jumped at the opportunity to migration from my trusty Hurricane Electric tunnel to something more direct. I’m running Kamikaze 8.09.1 brcm-2.4 on my Linksys WRT54GL these instructions probably [...]

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Google and its mobile strategy …

Well, it's not A gPhone.  But it IS a free SDK for anyone who wants to develop applications for mobile phones.  AND they're asking for input from developers that they will use to further develop their product.  The SDK will appar…

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New Month, New User Group Meetings

It's the first of the month, do you know which user group meetings you're going to yet?  Here are some to choose from.I believe that tonight is the Ruby MI user group meeting, but their website doesn't seem to be responding, so I can&#…

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Why I May Have to Start Using Linux

It’s the little things …If Windows Update asks me one more time if it can restart my computer, I think that I may snap. It’s going to ask me, in just a few minutes. Unfortunately, there’s no way to STOP it from asking except by…

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Why I’m the Company Curmudgeon

Why does SRT have 2 resident Microsoft experts and a non-Microsoft holdout?SRT Solutions consists of 3 partners: Bill Wagner, Josh Holmes, and myself. Together, we mentor developers, working with them on projects so that they become self-sufficient in …

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