Geek

Nerding it up

Nov 30th

Posted by spathi in Geek

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It has been some time since I configured a linux box, and even longer since I’ve used one on a daily basis.

About 5 months ago we purchased a small 27 RU rack to put in the garage, and laid out the beginnings of our gigabit home network.

This of course called for a server. I settled on Ubuntu Server and have since had lots of fun setting up the following:

  • Webserver – Apache, MySQL, Php

This includes Virtual hosts for multiple domains hosted on a single IP address.

  • Fileserver – Netatalk & Avahi

I used this fantastic tutorial to configure a file server that feeds all my media across our network. Netatalk provides the file sharing component (AFP) while Avahi provides the zeroconf discovery of server/shares.

  • Websites – WordPress, MRTG et al

I’ve only just started playing around with sites but so far this wordpress blog and MRTG have been configured. MRTG shows not only the server network info, but also our ADSL router too. WordPress has been re skinned.

  • FTP – vsftp

Simple install of VSFTP to allow access to files externally. Custom bash scripts to see who is accessing the server.

  • Twitter fun – Tweet system alerts and stats

I’ve also started writing small bash scripts to tweet system alerts and general system stats (uptime, cpu load, users)

To Do:

  • Configure smtp relay – Done, atleast for WordPress
  • Configure WordPress login from social networks (Facebook, Twitter etc) - Done, trying RPX
  • add more monitoring – add mobile support.
  • continue to tweak wordpress – custom short urls for links, mobile formatting.

more updates as I continue to tweak :)

Four seasons in one day

Apr 13th

Posted by spathi in Car

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Hello!

The blog is back, and there are many updates but most importantly, Jem and I are getting married! (for anyone that doesn’t yet know). We are looking at places at the moment, and may have found a great spot! more info to come in the next few days. :)

I hate to update everyone using dot points, but there are far too many things to talk about (and you will get bored and stop reading).

  • We have also been pre approved for a house loan and shall begin looking into that shortly, once we have found a place we will organise a house warming / engagement party.
  • We are planning a holiday to Europe for our honeymoon, which will be fantastic
  • We have just bought a new car, a Suzuki Swift hatch (pictures at the end of the post)
  • I have a new role at work, from a Level 1 technician to a Level 2 technician, which means slightly more pay and new challenges

    • Anyway, future posts will be back to my usual rants :) check out the car below.

    Swift Side