http://blog.l0gix.com Lowering expectations one day at a time. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:41:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From a IRC Chat on TeamStarfire.net.   <@XaaK> Anything that runs outside of what's referred to as "managed code", i.e. using vista's memory management system, etc. is a flag for admin access. [1:49pm] <@XaaK> so it winds up that what they're doing isn't inherently unsafe, ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2008/04/10/vistas-memory-usage-and-permission/ HelpDeskSamurai (IT Operations Manager) Posted 1/3/2008Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0) Happy New Year everyone. I thought I'd kick off 2008 by discussing the 3 rules I live by when it comes to managing people. These are rules that I have using during my management career, that have worked well ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2008/01/06/the-help-desk-samurais-3-rules-of-managing-people/ http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/12/31/ads-gone-wrong/   Oh Boy…are you going to l-o-v-e this…I sure do! You know how sometimes you sign up for offers, or more info…fill in your name and email address…(which they swear upon their children’s lives NEVER to divulge)…and a few days later you are getting email from organizations and people ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/12/12/cool-gmail-trick-can-spam-or-at-least-catch-the-dirty-dog-who-gave-them-your-email-address-cool-online-tools/   LDAP Authentication for Windows 2000: Authenticate MS/Windows using PGina: http://pgina.xpasystems.com/Downloads: http://pgina.xpasystems.com/files/i.e. download pGina: pGina170a.exe Run pGina170a.exe to install. Install to C:\pGina and accept defaults. Download LDAP Auth:> Downloads: http://pgina.xpasystems.com/plugins/ldapauth.phpDownload instaler i.e.: ldapauth12.exeRun to install. Configure pGina: Select: Start + Programs + pGina + Configuration ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/12/11/ldap-client-login-authentication/ http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/11/17/alternative-logos/   Top 25 Linux Commands ! Wednesday, September 26, 2007 B4U Tech: Top 25 Linux Commands ! http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/11/13/b4u-tech-top-25-linux-commands/   10 Things To Do Just After Installing Ubuntu 7.10 November 10, 2007 in Ubuntu, Linux, Howto and Software. Ubuntu is a very complete OS, especially the Gutsy Gibbon (7.10), but there are still make tweaks you can do just after installing it that will make Ubuntu shine ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/11/13/10-things-to-do-just-after-installing-ubuntu-710-at-pasteler0/  Servers Servers Everywhere, and not enough power to run them. This is what is in my garage right now. I picked them up from a company that was getting rid of all its extra equipment. Anyone Interested? http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/11/08/servers-servers-everywhere/ Posted a question in the NorCal Forum on DSLReports.com. The Question was:  "Was there a vote in San Jose Yesterday? If there was I didn't get my reminder. Maybe they are getting wise to me and now know not to inform me anymore." Thats when Lilhuricane posted the first ... http://blog.l0gix.com/2007/11/08/assholes-r-them/