Category Archives: IT & Administration

How to delete an entire directory via SSH

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Dusty Reagan

I know this is probably common knowledge to Linux and Unix geeks. But every time I need to remove a directory with files in my NearlyFreeSpeech.Net SSH terminal I end up having to google for the command. So here it … Continue reading →

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A Windows Genuine False Positive!

Posted on July 9, 2007 by Dusty Reagan

So this evening my $300 genuine copy of Windows Vista Business decided it was no longer genuine. But my favorite part is I have lots of work due in the next few days and I’m paid by the hour. That … Continue reading →

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I’m crushing over Drobo!

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Dusty Reagan

I’m in love with Data Robotics, Inc. no hassle data redundancy device, Drobo. I’ve been kicking around the idea of building my own RAID 5 network file server to store all of my music, videos, pics, and et cetera for … Continue reading →

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My new MacBook OR How to manually eject a CD from your MacBook Pro

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Dusty Reagan

I just bought my first Mac. It’s a 2.33 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro 15inch model. It has taken me a little bit of time to get use to, but I’m starting to get the hang of it … Continue reading →

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OvertWhoIs.com – Domain name research minus the spying part!

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Dusty Reagan

In the past I have been worried about checking the availability of some of the domain names I have thought of. Can I actually trust the registrar to not purchase the domain name I’m checking on if I don’t buy … Continue reading →

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