so, I haven't been able to keep track of what i've been working on formally, but here's a general overview.
linux kernel upgrade
I wanted ftape support and I wanted loopback encryption, so I had to do a kernel recompile anyway, so I figured I'd upgrade from whatever 2.4.x kernel is the default for debian testing to 2.4.8. I learned a thing or two about building kernel packages for debian which is kind of a slick system. I'll post the helpful links later.
I ran in to a slew of problems trying to select the right kernel options, mainly forgetting to compile certain modules or compiling things as modules what should have been in the kernel. The biggest problem was that I kept getting a
kernel panic: VFS: Cannot open root device hdb1 or unknown-block (0, 0) please append a correct "root=" boot option
kernel panic: VFS: unable to mount root fs on unknown-block (0,0)
This was because I wasn't using an initial ramdisk and had forgotten to compile ext2 fs, ext3 fs, ide support, and support for my PIIX4 into the kernel and not as a module.
Then, X wouldn't start. I don't think that I compiled the kernel modules correctly for framebuffer support. That's okay though, because you don't need fb support to run X. I just modified my XF86Config-4 file to comment out the fb use and X was okay.
Finally, I didn't have support for my USB mouse. I had compiled the mouse drivers, but forgot to compile in support for my OHCI USB controller.
After fixing those things, all the functionality that I need seems to be there, though I haven't set up ALSA for sound yet.
terrorware.com
I upgraded the main terrorware.com site to the newest version of drupal. This has user roles which allows the news aggregator blocks to show up for anonymous users.
posted by geoff on 12/04/2004 02:45:49 PM
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ranstr - bash script to generate pseudorandom alphanumeric characters
posted by geoff on 12/03/2004 11:45:49 AM
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posted by geoff on 12/02/2004 07:36:23 PM
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Synergy: "Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware. It's intended for users with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its own monitor(s)."
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 09:43:09 PM
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Bring Back Your Packaging: In order to highlight the fact that householders are not waste producers but waste receivers and also to highlight the failure of outlets to provide recycling facilities despite section 29(i) of Waste Management Act 1996, Anti Bin Tax Campaigns in Dublin City are organising a “bring back your packaging” event at 7.15 tonight at Crumlin Shopping centre and at SuperQuinn on the Sundrive Road.
i think this is what came up in conversation with duncan last night
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 02:02:59 PM
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http://www.fourmilab.ch/javascrypt/javascrypt.html
also
http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~gd216/ElGamal.html
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 01:19:01 PM
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Bloomington Shuttle Service Airport Schedule
To do online check-in, print boarding pass: https://www.southwest.com/travel_center/retrieveCheckinDoc.html
Confirmation #: RVKNV3
Itinerary
| Dec 24 | Fri | N/S | IND-BWI | 1002 | Depart Indianapolis (IND) at 11:00 AM Arrive in Baltimore (BWI) at 12:30 PM | |||
| Dec 30 | Thu | N/S | BWI-IND | 2706 | Depart Baltimore (BWI) at 4:30 PM Arrive in Indianapolis (IND) at 6:20 PM | |||
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 11:50:07 AM
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OBJECTIVE: 4 Kidz: "Hello! My name is Lambuel and I hope that we can be friends. I would like to share with you my love for Jesus. Did you know that Jesus loves each and every one of us? It's true! In the Bible, He says: 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life'... Isn't that COOL?!"
This is hillarious and terrifying. The funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Now where's my coffee. Bah!
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 10:26:09 AM
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AT&T (Mom + Dad): http://www.mymmode.com/messagecenter/init.do
Verizon (Tim): http://www.vtext.com
T-Mobile (Theo): http://www.t-mobile.com/messaging/
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 09:23:06 AM
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This post is for tracking ideas for quick little software hacks that would save time but that I don't have the time to implement right now. The idea is that when I have a few free hours, I can pick one of these up.
- Firefox Extension to view/set keyboard bindings.
posted by geoff on 12/01/2004 09:10:02 AM
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TxtMob: "TxTMob lets you quickly and easily share txt messages with friends, comrades, and total strangers. The format is similar to an email b-board system. You can sign up to send and receive messages from various groups, which are organized around a range of different topics."
Idea: Use this to notify people of details for Defiance, Ohio shows at the last minute
posted by geoff on 11/30/2004 02:24:32 PM
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| 10:30 AM | Pre-Inaugural Music Begins |
| 11:30 AM | Official Swearing-In Ceremony Begins |
| 11:50 AM | Vice President is sworn in |
| 12:00 PM | President is sworn in, and delivers his Inaugural Address |
| 2:00 PM | Inaugural Parade begins |
posted by geoff on 11/30/2004 02:29:20 AM
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