Whoever is behind XKCD is a genius.Today's gem is pure geek, but linux zealots will appreciate it (click to enlarge): … [Read more...] about Linux Is Bad For Your Health
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Check Which Version of Ubuntu You’re Running
If you want to check which version of Ubuntu is installed on a machine run the following command: lsb_release -a On Debian the command is: cat /etc/debian_version The redhat equivalent, which would work on redhat derivatives as well, is: cat /etc/redhat-release … [Read more...] about Check Which Version of Ubuntu You’re Running
IrishDev.com Gone Whallop?
Image via WikipediaEither IrishDev has gone bang whallop, or they're having serious issues with their site. It's been giving a 403 error for the last few days for me, while others are reporting that it's been like that for a couple of weeks.Meanwhile Silicon Republic have unveiled a new site design. I'm not sure if I like it or hate it, but I honestly don't understand why they … [Read more...] about IrishDev.com Gone Whallop?
IPv6 Experiments and Frustrations
Image via WikipediaAs I mentioned recently, this server is now available over both ipv4 and ipv6.The next logical step was to get ipv6 of some kind working at home.Unfortunately my isp isn't offering ipv6 (yet!), so I had two options:Setup complicated networking stuff to get some of our ipv6 allocation to appear at homeGet an ipv6 tunnel from SixxsOption 1 might have been … [Read more...] about IPv6 Experiments and Frustrations
IPv6 – Again
Image via WikipediaOver the past couple of years this site has been IPv6 enabled from time to time, but it ended up losing its IPv6 some time ago.It's now back and working again!Thanks to Niall, who did some rejigging of DNS and network stuff yesterday to get it all working properly again!The more content that is available over IPv6 the better.Anyone who has a dedicated or colo … [Read more...] about IPv6 – Again