Software
HyperVM Source Released… but is LXCenter Dead?
by J. Miller on Nov.10, 2009, under Applications, Computers, Internet, Linux, OpenSource, Operating Systems, Software, Web Hosting
LXCenter, the newly formed community group to replace what was LXLabs, have finally published the HyperVM and Kloxo source-code and opened access to the development and hosting communities… but is LXCenter, and ultimately HyperVM’s community, now dead and deserted by it’s once loyal supporters? (continue reading…)
Redhat Release Bugfix: CentOS RPM Updates Still Behind
by J. Miller on Sep.21, 2009, under Internet, Linux, OpenSource, Operating Systems, Software, Web Hosting
Recently RedHat pushed out a pretty major bugfix advisory for wget which addresses the following issues:
286161 – “wget –recursive” only retrieves index.html instead of all files
436822 – wget ignores ‘-P’ when Content-Disposition set on server
459679 – wget –mirror failing to retrieve files on FTP site
492672 – –no-content-disposition option aborts wget
Unfortunately at the time I’m writing this the v1.11.4 of wget has not been pushed out to any of the CentOS repositories. (continue reading…)
How can I get Windows7 Free?
by J. Miller on Aug.25, 2009, under Computers, Operating Systems, Software, Windows
ArsTechnia has just posted an article…
Who wants a free copy of Windows 7? You probably just instinctively raised your hand or yell out “me!” without thinking
twice. Well, we’ve got good news for you. Microsoft is hosting The
New Efficiency launch events in 25 cities between September 28, 2009 and November 9, 2009 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2,
and Exchange 2010. All attendees will be receive a free copy of Windows 7 Professional. The events are targeted at IT professionals
(Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010) and developers (Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2).
… Unfortunately there are no launch events mentioned outside the USA with this nice little perk. Though if you’re in the area its well worth it to get registered for the launch closest to you while spots are available.