love it…

January 17th, 2008 | Posted by ProfFalken in Computer Security | Life | Linux | Open-Source | Stuff - (0 Comments)

"Programming is like sex. One mistake and you have to support
   it for the rest of your life". (Michael Sinz)

The Downfall of HD-DVD

January 17th, 2008 | Posted by ProfFalken in Stuff - (0 Comments)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=friS4OOcdgQ

Just watch it, seriously.

Oh yeah, it might be considered NSFW within some (most?) organisations…

[Edit]

I’ve just been advised that this video has been pulled…

boooooo… :o(

Becta (the UK’s advisory body in IT in schools) has released a report entitled

 

Microsoft Vista and Office 2007 – Final report with recommendations on adoption, deployment and interoperability.

 

In it, there are a number of interesting conclusions, including the fact that there is no real case for upgrading to Vista in the education sector. (more…)

Securing web sessions

January 15th, 2008 | Posted by ProfFalken in Computer Security | Linux - (0 Comments)

Someone asked on the wdvl-talk email list (lists.wdvl.com) about securing your server to process sensitive information.

I’m not an expert by any means, however I thought I’d post my advice here in case anyone else wants it. (more…)

The first post

January 15th, 2008 | Posted by ProfFalken in Life - (1 Comments)

Well, it had to be done, here is the first post.  Now that you’ve read it, I can get on with adding useful stuff to my blog.

Jog on…

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