Category Archives: Software

Ubuntu 11.10 iscsi setup

If you need to setup Ubuntu 11.10 host as an iscsi client, check out the documentation here on how to do it. All very easy to perform. Great to see some excellent documentation from the Ubuntu documentation teams.

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New game – COD Modern Warfare 3

My lovely wife purchased me a copy of COD Modern Warfare 3 for PC. So I will install this when I get home. Currently visiting wife’s parents in country NSW. I will be curious to see how game plays in … Continue reading

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Converting Kogan PVR ts files into mpeg streams on Mac OSX

If you own a Kogan TV which has the PVR feature built in, did you know you can take those recordings and convert them into mpeg streams and/or other formats post removing of adverts on Mac OSX. Software Required: ProjectX … Continue reading

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Simpana 9.0 Service Pack 4a available for download

If you don’t logon to Commvault’s  Maintenance Advantage daily, you might not know that Service Pack 4s is now available for Simpana 9.0.

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Simpana 9 – Check Readiness on Windows, Linux and Macintosh passes although backups fail

Came across an interesting thing today and thought I would publish it, as it could certainly catch people out. You’ll find the Client Readiness Check will pass on Windows, Linux and Macintosh clients (those I have checked so far), although … Continue reading

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CommVault Simpana Linux client can backup but not restore

Had an interesting issue with a Linux client that was running CommVault Simpana where it could backup fine but any attempts to restore would not work. Problem is the error indicate network/comms related. Although wasn’t the case. Errors indicated kernel … Continue reading

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Firmware upgrade on motherboard renders Windows 7 boot with BSOD

I upgraded my motherboard firmware, and thought nothing of it. Turns out I should of been more concerned. Windows 7 now won’t boot and produces a blue screen of death (BSOD). Followed by the automatic reboot. Oh well, been wanting … Continue reading

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Move over screen, we have a new player in town

As long as I have used Linux, I have been a huge fan of GNU/Screen. Although it appears we now have a new player in town. Let me introduce Tmux, highly recommend if you haven’t checked it out, do so. … Continue reading

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Password Safe

I’ve been using password safes now for a while, however I still hadn’t find the right product to work across the multiple platforms. i.e. I need something to work on a mac, pc, ipad and andriod based phone. I’ve always … Continue reading

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Battlefield 3 – pre-ordered

Finally got around to pre-ordering a copy of Battlefield 3. Purchased from ozgameshop. Which means it will take a few days to arrive post launch, but I’d sooner have a copy of the media, rather than download it. Looking forward … Continue reading

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