I've seen these before, but never saw a comprehensive "How To" to make one. I really would LOVE to build this.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Led-Cube-8x8x8/
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Web Hosting Picked...
For the past 11 years I have had my own physical server Co-Located with Kansas Hosting. They have been EXTREMELY helpful and have taken complete care of my server. Over the years they have fixed any issues (even ones that I caused myself) and have been a terrific provider.
I originally went with them because a friend of mine worked for them (Hi Brian!) and convinced the owner to co-locate at a reasonable rate (a 4U server). Several years later, I built and setup a new server (a 1U server) and sent it to them, and presto, my co-locate rate dropped even more.
With that in mind, I contacted them to get an idea of how much bandwidth my server uses in a given month. Unbeknown to me, they hooked my server up to an un-metered network connection (unlimited bandwidth). I was floored... customer service above and beyond to say the least.
So I explained that I was tired of upgrading my server every 5 years or so and was considering a new hosting solution. I told them what features I was looking for and what my price range was.
And you know what? They came back and said THEY had the solution for me and would provide it at the same price I've been paying for the last several years.
These guys are truly customer oriented and all around fantastic to work with. I would recommend them any day.
Kansas Hosting
I originally went with them because a friend of mine worked for them (Hi Brian!) and convinced the owner to co-locate at a reasonable rate (a 4U server). Several years later, I built and setup a new server (a 1U server) and sent it to them, and presto, my co-locate rate dropped even more.
With that in mind, I contacted them to get an idea of how much bandwidth my server uses in a given month. Unbeknown to me, they hooked my server up to an un-metered network connection (unlimited bandwidth). I was floored... customer service above and beyond to say the least.
So I explained that I was tired of upgrading my server every 5 years or so and was considering a new hosting solution. I told them what features I was looking for and what my price range was.
And you know what? They came back and said THEY had the solution for me and would provide it at the same price I've been paying for the last several years.
These guys are truly customer oriented and all around fantastic to work with. I would recommend them any day.
Kansas Hosting
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Web Hosting Recommendations???
Ok... next question for my geek friends. I'm thinking about going with a different web host.
Currently I have my own physical server connected to a 10mbs internet connection which costs me about $281 / year. There are no bandwidth limits (at least I have never hit it in the 11 years its been there). Its running an older linux (I redid the server once) and I would love to upgrade, however, the server is in Kansas so not really accessible. Its a 3ghz Intel with Hyper Threading, 1gb Ram, 120gb Sata hard drive (5gb used). I'm currently hosting 10 domains on it some running MySql.
I've heard good things about 1and1.com , dreamhost.com and slicehost.com. My personal preference would be a private server (virtual or otherwise) but not tied to that. Would like to stay within the $300 / year price range.
Anyone have any recomendations?
Currently I have my own physical server connected to a 10mbs internet connection which costs me about $281 / year. There are no bandwidth limits (at least I have never hit it in the 11 years its been there). Its running an older linux (I redid the server once) and I would love to upgrade, however, the server is in Kansas so not really accessible. Its a 3ghz Intel with Hyper Threading, 1gb Ram, 120gb Sata hard drive (5gb used). I'm currently hosting 10 domains on it some running MySql.
I've heard good things about 1and1.com , dreamhost.com and slicehost.com. My personal preference would be a private server (virtual or otherwise) but not tied to that. Would like to stay within the $300 / year price range.
Anyone have any recomendations?
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Ancient Backup Files - Part 2
So I spent the last several hours (mostly since my last post) looking at these ancient backup files again and I actually made some headway. I also found that my HEX skillz are very rusty :/
Here is what I have figured out so far
Of course, I'm doing it in C#... suppose I could have done it in PHP but I guess I just figured it should be a windows app. Using BinaryReader to get the data and BinaryWriter to write it to disk.
Here is what I have figured out so far
* Junk 16 bytes - no clue what this is and I don't think I care * * Start of block 4 bytes FF FF FF FF * Header Descriptor 8 bytes * Header size 2 byte * Other Data 6 bytes * Header (Header Size Bytes) * Stuff 8 bytes * Something * Date / Time * File Size 4 bytes * File Name 12 bytes * String Separator 1 byte 00 * Full Path of file (variable) * String Separator 1 byte 00 * Unknown Data 4 bytes * File Size 4 bytes * * File Data (variable) * * File Trailer 4 bytesI was able to pull the first file out properly, now to write the routine to cycle through the whole 'tape' and see if I can pull in all the files :)
Of course, I'm doing it in C#... suppose I could have done it in PHP but I guess I just figured it should be a windows app. Using BinaryReader to get the data and BinaryWriter to write it to disk.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Ancient Backup Files
A number of years ago, I used the dd command on Linux to extract data from some backup tapes I created using Norton Desktop back in 94(?). Unfortunately, dd didn't know the layout of the tapes so I really just have a few large files that contain the files that were actually backed up.
The tapes and hardware are long gone so there is no hope of hooking up and using old software to retrieve the files.
I've glanced at the files with a hex editor, and it definitely seems possible to write a program that would extract the files appropriately, however, every time I look at it, my brain hurts :)
One of these days I'll be able to create the proper routine to do it, just haven't looked hard enough.
The tapes and hardware are long gone so there is no hope of hooking up and using old software to retrieve the files.
I've glanced at the files with a hex editor, and it definitely seems possible to write a program that would extract the files appropriately, however, every time I look at it, my brain hurts :)
One of these days I'll be able to create the proper routine to do it, just haven't looked hard enough.
Tiny parts really annoy me
I got my boys these light 'swords' that have a button on them and a set of 3 different colored LEDs.
Little boy likes to hit things with his and because they are so wonderfully made (not) some of the LEDs stopped working.
So of course, that is a major crisis.
I take it apart on my desk, extract the LEDs from the tube and 2 wires instantly drop off. Of course these are the teenyest tinyest wires in the world, and my fingers aren't exactly 'lady' fingers.
Long story short, it was a pain the in 'you know what' but I did get it working again and the boy is happy.
Little boy likes to hit things with his and because they are so wonderfully made (not) some of the LEDs stopped working.
So of course, that is a major crisis.
I take it apart on my desk, extract the LEDs from the tube and 2 wires instantly drop off. Of course these are the teenyest tinyest wires in the world, and my fingers aren't exactly 'lady' fingers.
Long story short, it was a pain the in 'you know what' but I did get it working again and the boy is happy.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Web Color Scheme Designer
Found this site today... thought it was pretty cool so I thought I would share: http://colorschemedesigner.com/
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