Category Archives: Musings

How to try OpenBSD

Download and try the following OS, and give it a go. OpenBSD v4.7 OpenBSD is a multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system, and is fast, simple to install and secure “out of the box”. Download installation files Read the Installation guide Read the Frequently Asked Questions A good introductory book for OpenBSD is the “OpenBSD Command

Mantra: backup backup backup backup

Someone sent me an email which asked what to do since: one of my external hard drives, the one with EVERYTHING I REALLY, REALLY WANT on it has died… Im sure this happens to many people, and often. What is one to do in a case like this?

Fixed iChat AV thru OpenBSD PF Firewall

This has been bugging me for ages, but the fix is so simple. I use OpenBSD for my router, and have PF (Packet Filter) running the firewall and NAT rules. I have previously setup the port forwarding, etc. according to Apple, but never could get a successful connection using video or audio (or screen sharing).

Server Migration Complete

Thanks for your patience whilst I’ve been offline, and stick around! I’ve moved off a vm infrastructure back to a real server that I’m in control of.