Technology – Page 51

Mac Desktop in 3D

Apple has just filed a patent claim on a 3D version of their Aqua GUI. It looks really cool. It’s basically the existing appearance, but with depth. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/12/11/3d_gui/

Follow Up to the PowerEdge 2950 Install

Finally got it up and running last week. What a nightmare. The first problem dealt with not having a copy of Windows Server 2003 x64. I got a copy, but once I finally got the boot disc wouldn’t locate any of the logical volumes to install itself on. I figured this was one of thoseContinue reading “Follow Up to the PowerEdge 2950 Install”

Dell PowerEdge 2950

I finally got our new PowerEdge 2950 mounted in the server cabinet and I’m starting to get it set up. It’s been a while since I last ordered a PowerEdge from Dell. The last one was about three years ago, an 1800 we were going to use for an online storage backup. Sort of aContinue reading “Dell PowerEdge 2950”

Exchange Streaming Database

ATTENTION: DO NOT F- WITH YOUR EXCHANGE DATABASE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING – HILARITY MAY ENSUE. The system volume on our Exchange server filled up over the weekend again. I got tired of addressing this issue, so spent a few minutes researching the problem. The offending files had the extensions edb andContinue reading “Exchange Streaming Database”

Where Were You When The Web Was Born?

So, my little coffee detox experiment ended yesterday morning. In a moment of weakness I purchased a 20 oz. cup of Pike’s Place brewed to perfection by a local barista. Consequently, I slept less than soundly last night and might seem a little loopy this morning. I had some questions about Steve Jobs so IContinue reading “Where Were You When The Web Was Born?”