Category Archives: Systems Administration

All posts relating to systems administration.

Some Thoughts on IT jobs and Working Conditions

Posted on 20 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

Had an interview recently. Overall the interview itself was relatively positive, and I think the challenge that was offered was something that I’d have been quite up for, but I had some reservations about the work environment – more than … Continue reading →

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WWDC 2009

Posted on 4 March 2009 by Mark Glossop

From a source that I can verify as being accurate for (at least) the last two years, WWDC 2009 will be held in San Francisco at Moscone West. The dates? Monday June 8 – Friday June 12 I wouldn’t go … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Waste

Posted on 4 February 2009 by Mark Glossop

So – despite those of you who know me as a Unix junkie and who only touches Windows when he has to as part of his professional life – I thought I’d grab a copy of the Windows 7 beta … Continue reading →

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Daemons & Agents

Posted on 24 January 2009 by Mark Glossop

Quinn (well, technically DTS, but it’s pretty clear that Quinn wrote it) just posted a major update to the “Daemons & Agents TechNote”. If you’re a Mac sysadmin, you owe it to yourself to at least read or attempt to … Continue reading →

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More New Goodies in Nevada

Posted on 9 January 2009 by Mark Glossop

Since the project I was working on throughout 2008 has now been axed shelved, I don’t want to do any “tech research” using the X4200 M2 that’s in my “home data centre” [aka under the stairs, and yes, there is … Continue reading →

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