This site is now running on Apache 2 on Debian. The last time I used apache 2 it was an early release and the configuration structure and methods was almost identical to the 1.* series. The current version uses similar directives, so implementing vhosts (virtual hosts) has not changed that dramatically, however the actual method for configuring them has. Under the Apache … [Read more...] about Apache 2 configuration
Spammers
In order to prevent spammers from posting hundreds of comments to this blog I have added an anti-spam check. It's not configured correctly yet, but at least it stops all the spam stonedead! (It also stops valid comments, but there weren't that many of them anyway :) ) … [Read more...] about Spammers
Adsense Updates
Adsense, Google's adpublishing system for website owners, is constantly being updated. Over the last couple of months they have added support for graphical adverts and even more formats and styles. I've been using it to publish adverts on a number of sites, including this one. It may not bring in "piles" of money, but it is better than a kick in the teeth. What really impressed … [Read more...] about Adsense Updates
Fahrenheit 9/11
Lots of controversy.... It seems that the US won't be allowing cinemas to show the film directly prior to the US presedentials as it may influence voters. … [Read more...] about Fahrenheit 9/11
Scarface
I finally watched Scarface last night on DVD. Since Niall moved in with all his DVDs I've been working my way steadily through his collection. Pacino's portrayal of Montana is extremely powerful and the film has aged very well. After watching the film I thought it would be interesting to get some more information off the 'net, so I came across this site: Scarface which includes … [Read more...] about Scarface