Using /usr/local - Hivelogic
Simple and clear explanation of why it’s a good idea to put apps you compile/configure yourself into /usr/local/[bin | sbin | etc]
Snippet from Kannel config file to use T637 phone as GSM modem
Kannel running on 10.4.1, phone connected via bluetooth. Details: group = smsc, smsc = at, modemtype = T630-T628, device = /dev/tty.T637-SerialPort1-1, speed = 9600, sim-buffering = true
Textdrive - pseudo “jailing” a child domain SFTP user
Changing directory perms using webmin. Not bulletproof, but adds a little privacy for people you trust.
Disabling a Processor in a Multiprocessor system
Cutting a dual proc G5 down to one… For work.
Bash prompt fun - PS1=”\u@\h \w \$ “
Customizing your bash prompt by editing ~/.bashrc
Unix tips and tricks for OS X
Very nicely designed site by a Graduate CS student at Carnegie Mellon.
Getting a ytalk server up and running on linux
Limit connections to localhost, use ssh to keep conversations private. Hey, at least it’s better than write.
Hello
John is currently thinking and designing in San Francisco.
Projects
Message Muni
A simple and forgiving text messaging service for San Francisco Muni arrival times.
DSButtons.com
DS Buttons are an invitation to play.
Collaborators
Adam DuVander
of WifiPDX and Simplicity Rules fame.
Josh Heumann
Polaroid alchemist extraordinaire.
Sean Madden
The Pixelnomad.
Name Redacted
Qué mysterioso.
Tom Watson
Stays up late over at 110am.