Category Archives: Musings

The tale of BizTalk & BPMS

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted anything, so here goes. I’m currently working for a client who wants BizTalk installed as an ESB. They don’t know why they want it, they just know that they want it. Since they are a Microsoft shop it’s an assumption on their behalf, but a good one …

September 2, 2011 – 19:41 | By lantrix | Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (2)

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 …

July 4, 2010 – 02:22 | By lantrix | Posted in Musings | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

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

March 16, 2010 – 18:00 | By lantrix | Posted in hardware, internet, Musings, people | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

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). …

January 14, 2010 – 11:41 | By lantrix | Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)