[exif id="36254"] Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash It's been a while since I had dedicated Linux server in my home. In the early days of my career, I maintained a small "data centre" in my basement. It included BSD based network storage via FreeNAS, a LAMP installation, a Linux-based firewall and directory server, and a Windows domain controller. I spent a lot of time trying testing my ideas and messing around with open source software. Over time I replaced…
I've used boxee.tv and I must say .. I am blown away. On an a MacBook ( suppots Ubuntu Linux, OS X, and AppleTV at this time ), with supplied Apple remote this thing easily gives TiVo a run for the money. With Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu support, these guys are definitely onto something. Have you read about how TiVo and Netflix are teaming up? Soon, you will be able to stream your Netflix Instant queue directly to your TiVo.…
I think this would make an excellent Ubuntu Linux workstation for a small office. Intel® Pentium™ Dual Core T2390 (1.86GHz/533Mhz FSB/1MB cache) Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive) 1GB1 Shared DDR2 at 667MHz (1 DIMM) 160GB2 SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Integrated Stereo Audio with 5.1ch digital output (S/P DIF)…
