Linux Kernel 2.6.21 has been announced. Linus writes: "So the big change during 2.6.21 is all the timer changes to support a tickless system (and even with ticks, more varied time sources). Thanks (when it no longer broke for lots of people ;) go to Thomas Gleixner …
more ...Building your own Network Attached Storage server
In an earlier post, I discussed what was necessary to cable 1U servers up with power to run SATA drives. Next, you'll need some drives and a controller if you have not already purchased them.
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The SATA controller you select is one …
more ...Similar to the x330 SATA mod, I have some NetVista 2800s that I need 5v/12v accessory power from. I'm doing some experimentation with the Asterisk open source PBX and wanted to interface with the house phone lines. I purchased a Digium TDM400P for this task.
This is a modular …
more ...This post documents the process of putting SATA hard disks into older 1U servers. At first, I thought it would be quick and easy but I will share some of the pitfalls I experienced along the way.
I acquired a pair of x330 servers this summer, basically missing only the …
more ...Well, I've decided to install WordPress and use it to run my personal domain. I've been putting off programming my own CMS for some time, and it really doesn't seem worth the time these days. WordPress recently released version 2.1, which has quite a bit of functionality and seems …
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