If you haven't secured your network, then you leave it open to anyone to use as they see fit. Do want a call from the FBI, because your WLAN was used as the starting point for a huge DDoS?
You know... There are MCSE's out there that have a clue. I happen to have an MCSE+Internet. I also support over 50 Solaris and Linux boxes. When I say support, I mean production web, app, LDAP, database, DNS, etc. Not just a bunch of bullshit servers. I like to think I am a jack-of-all-trades and there are not a whole lot of people that you can sit down in front of any computer and fix it. My home network has a majority of Linux servers, but I keep others around for practice. The blanket statements that MCSEs are idiots pisses me off sometimes. I have met a few that didn't have a clue, but I have also met some UNIX SA's that made me look like a fucking guru. There are idiots everywhere....
While the above is funny, I don't think it is true all around.
This is a huge thing companies never think of. If I was fired, this is the first thing I would do to get revenge.
I can't believe how many companies try to cheat the system to save a buck. For example, Using MSDN as a license to use all Microsoft products like you bought an unlimited license. Installing development servers with the production server licenses....cuz they want too much money for the product. Using shareware in a commercial setting where it is expressly prohibited.
Don't fuck me or you are going to be ass-reamed by the SPA. I haven't done this yet....but I really look forward to doing it one day.
...But the NAVY uses Exchange for its mail system. I was at Naval Sea Systems Command and helped roll it out there. While it requires a heck of a lot of hardware, the groupware features are what makes it stand out. Exchange 2000 is even more stable than 5.5 and I bet you will see it popping up more and more.
While I don't believe MS is the solution to everything, I like Exchange.
I just had to add to the conversation....
DSL with SonicWall and Linux router with Cable Modem both connected to a 100Mbps switched network.
I am working on setting up some load balancing between the two connections, but for now all WWW traffic uses Squid proxy via the cable modem. All other traffic uses the DSL. If the cable goes down I just change the default route on the squid box. Pain in the ass, but it works.
Anyone have any suggestions for load balancing the two connections with linux? Are there any packages already out there?
jas
Yeah.... I should have proofread before I submitted.
It should have been
I stopped reading 6 months ago.
Exactly.....Reading on the crapper. Most of these mags are only good for wiping your ass.
I beat you! I stop reading months ago. I am just waiting for the subscription to run out.
OT...I am finding a lot of magazine or weeklys just don't do it for me anymore. I keep getting Information Week, but it sucks. I am not going to be renewing anymore mags.
The CEO left and the company had been without a leader and it shows. The merger has things bass-ackwards. I usually end up telling THEM that their is a problem with their backbone. WTF is that?
Unfortunately, All the major players suck at something. The key is to get SLA's. IF you have and SLA that guarantee's a certain response time and don't get it, you can go to the SLA.
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I don't know why I am responding to this but....
If you haven't secured your network, then you leave it open to anyone to use as they see fit. Do want a call from the FBI, because your WLAN was used as the starting point for a huge DDoS?
I think not.
You know... There are MCSE's out there that have a clue. I happen to have an MCSE+Internet. I also support over 50 Solaris and Linux boxes. When I say support, I mean production web, app, LDAP, database, DNS, etc. Not just a bunch of bullshit servers. I like to think I am a jack-of-all-trades and there are not a whole lot of people that you can sit down in front of any computer and fix it. My home network has a majority of Linux servers, but I keep others around for practice. The blanket statements that MCSEs are idiots pisses me off sometimes. I have met a few that didn't have a clue, but I have also met some UNIX SA's that made me look like a fucking guru. There are idiots everywhere....
While the above is funny, I don't think it is true all around.
This is a huge thing companies never think of. If I was fired, this is the first thing I would do to get revenge.
I can't believe how many companies try to cheat the system to save a buck. For example, Using MSDN as a license to use all Microsoft products like you bought an unlimited license. Installing development servers with the production server licenses....cuz they want too much money for the product. Using shareware in a commercial setting where it is expressly prohibited.
Don't fuck me or you are going to be ass-reamed by the SPA. I haven't done this yet....but I really look forward to doing it one day.
-jas
...But the NAVY uses Exchange for its mail system. I was at Naval Sea Systems Command and helped roll it out there. While it requires a heck of a lot of hardware, the groupware features are what makes it stand out. Exchange 2000 is even more stable than 5.5 and I bet you will see it popping up more and more.
While I don't believe MS is the solution to everything, I like Exchange.
It was on HBO last night....fresh in my head....heh
I'm thinking about taking that new chick from Logistics. If things go right I might be showing her my O-face. You know: Oh! Oh!
The line is.....
What am I going to do with 40 subscriptions to VIBE???
I just had to add to the conversation.... DSL with SonicWall and Linux router with Cable Modem both connected to a 100Mbps switched network. I am working on setting up some load balancing between the two connections, but for now all WWW traffic uses Squid proxy via the cable modem. All other traffic uses the DSL. If the cable goes down I just change the default route on the squid box. Pain in the ass, but it works. Anyone have any suggestions for load balancing the two connections with linux? Are there any packages already out there? jas
Yeah.... I should have proofread before I submitted. It should have been I stopped reading 6 months ago. Exactly.....Reading on the crapper. Most of these mags are only good for wiping your ass.
If that is too difficult....
http://www.freesco.com
Pretty brain dead setup. I use it for easy connection to a cable modem.
I use LRP when I want complete control over everything.
jas
I beat you! I stop reading months ago. I am just waiting for the subscription to run out.
OT...I am finding a lot of magazine or weeklys just don't do it for me anymore. I keep getting Information Week, but it sucks. I am not going to be renewing anymore mags.
jas
Check this site out....
http://www.mulletjunky.com/
Mullets are cool!!!!
I was thinking the same thing. What does NTFS have to do with it? What if D: is my system drive? What if C: and D: are on the same drive?
I second the motion that the example wasn't very good. How about doing something silly like giving everyone admin rights, "cuz it's easier that way"?
jas
http://www.nols.com/hemos/DCP00310.JPG
Is she giving the finger?
GlobalCenter/Frontier suck.
The CEO left and the company had been without a leader and it shows. The merger has things bass-ackwards. I usually end up telling THEM that their is a problem with their backbone. WTF is that?
Unfortunately, All the major players suck at something. The key is to get SLA's. IF you have and SLA that guarantee's a certain response time and don't get it, you can go to the SLA.
jas
I hear ya brother. I visit K5 frequently. Its all about quality over quantity.
Dude, Your website is down.
Get out!!!!
If they are making decisions like that for the web site, what are they doing for the rest of the company?
I mainly use MS products for web sites, but even I wouldn't rock the boat like that. I think you can see it coming and it isn't going to go smoothly.
jas
Visit www.dslreports.com and check out the highest rated ISP.
That is the reason I am going with www.megapath.com.
BTW, I would get a T-1 if I could afford it. I am too far from the CO for any decent DSL speeds. I am suffering with 144k.
jas
...dirt nap....hehehehehehehehehe
jas
Dude your website doesn't work.
Again, this brings up the issue of a rating system for topics. We need some kind of system to rate the accuracy of the article.
Also, if we saw these in a queue, couldn't we get some kind of spellcheck, grammar check, topic truth and accuracy rating system?
I am only making suggestions to make Slashdot better.
jas
I give you 10 Karma points for such a good laugh.
I don't know why I clicked the link, but I did. And I snorted Dr. Pepper out of my nose when I read the line about vowing never to.........
Jeesh, Dr. P hurts the mucus membranes.
Thank you VERY much for a laugh that made my day.
jas
Even if its a joke it is very funny. I never thought about someone doing this to me, but I am sure it is giving people ideas right now.
Rule #364 Log out if you are on someone else's computer.
Rule #365 If you happen upon a Slashdot user logged in be sure to post how much they love Natalie Portman and what they would do to her.
jas
If the homenetwork is on the Internet, how does this prevent other people with the same ISP from accessing the network?
See how your question makes no sense?
It is all about configuration and doing it correctly.
7. Design a computer case someone made out of something weird. Suitcase, plant pot, cow skin, matchbox, etc.
8. Claim to have instructions for playing DVD's on your linux box.
9. Port yet another windows game to Linux.
10. Claim BSD is better than Linux.