Tag: Information Technology

Astroglide leak

Here’s a slippery situation I’m glad I’m not in… Don Burleson points out an article on Homeland Stupidity about a security breach from the Astroglide folks.

The major personal lubricant company accidentally exposed thousands of customers personal information on the company’s website, some of whom only signed up for a free sample. To compound the problem the data was cached on Google even after it was taken down from the Astroglide website.

While it would be easy to become desensitized to all these data breaches, but they’re a good reminder to take a look at security at all levels.

information technology, identity theft

Shell Scripting Presentation at the Green Mountain Oracle User Group

GMOUGNext Tuesday, May 8th I will be presenting at the Green Mountain Oracle User Group annual meeting in South Burlington, Vermont. The topics will be Shell Scripting for the Oracle Professional and SQL Tuning.

This event is $20 for members (which includes breakfast and lunch) but non-members can pay $90 for the registration fee and 2007 dues. The event also includes the annual meeting of the GMOUG so it would be a great time to join and meet some of the members!

The event is in South Burlington, Vermont and will run from 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM. See the GMOUG website for a full agenda and RSVP information.

vermont, technology, oracle, information technology, unix

Put Javascript in your WordPress Posts with Script Enabler

After a long battle trying to get Javascript to work in WordPress posts I finally stumbled upon the Script Enabler Plugin by Otto. In hopes of shortening the search for others and since Otto doesn’t seem to have a home page for Script Enabler (or at least not one I can find) here’s everything you need to know about it.

Features:

  • No settings
  • No configuration
  • Use standard script tag syntax
  • It works

Instructions:

  1. Download it (click here)
  2. Unzip it (Hey, I was talking about the file)
  3. Move it to your plugins directory
  4. Enable it

Thanks to Otto for developing the plugin!

information technology, blog, blogging, blogs, java, javascript, wordpress

Easy Linux Commands – Another Review on Amazon

My book Easy Linux Commands: Working Examples of Linux Command Syntax has received another 5-star review on Amazon. Here’s what reviewer Ben Prusinski has to say:

After wading through a maze of complex Linux tomes that are geared toward experienced Unix administrators, I finally found an excellent tips and tricks guide that can walk a novice through the maze of Unix commands. This book is easy to follow and makes using Linux operating system a breeze rather than a painful austerity. Highly recommended!

I’m glad people are finding the book useful! Thanks for the feedback Ben.

Easy Linux CommandsCheck out Easy Linux Commands for yourself, only $19.95 from Rampant TechPress.

Buy it now!


linux, unix, linux commands, command line, redhat, ubuntu, book, technology, information technology, system administration, sysadmin

Easy Linux Commands – Now On Shelves!

My book Easy Linux Commands: Working Examples of Linux Command Syntax is now on shelves, as seen in this picture from Borders Book and Music right down the street from my home in Concord, NH.

Easy Linux Commands at Borders Concord


Written by me and Terry Clark this book is part reference and part tutorial encompasing everything from basic file manipulation to administrative commands.

From an Amazon review by Kurt:

New users to Linux and old-school Unix engineers alike will find value in this book. The author did a tremendous service representing this rapidly growing technology in an easy to read, easy to follow humorous format. Page to page there are examples of basic Unix commands and obscure Linux features available to most builds. Having built my career in deploying “Enterprise Class” Unix based solutions for today’s high availability needs, it is refreshing to learn some new tricks and be reacquainted with old tools built discussed in this book. I recommend it to entry level and veterans alike.

The book is available in major bookstores (although any bookstore should be able to order it for you) and can also be ordered from the publisher for just $19.95. That’s 30% off the cover price!

Thanks to Zach for snapping the pic and sending it on to me.

linux, unix, linux commands, command line, redhat, ubuntu, book, technology, information technology, system administration, sysadmin