Finally the desired DHCP and dynamic DNS services are working properly. The setup is straightforward: DHCP pushes clients' hostnames over to a private dynamically updated domain server. Because this is for internal use only, basically to satisfy Win 2K/XP machines, I decided to run BIND on the fileserver behind the firewall, rather than include this in our actual DNS. Now I'm off to play around with running a samba fileserver (3.0.7) running LDAP, which will obviate the need for the bind workaround.
The Washington Post reported on Saturday that New Mexico's electronic machines lost votes through inadequate programming and testing. Consider that 366 votes separated the presidential winner from the loser, and 678 votes were missing. In some cases votes for senatorial candidates also were missing. About 90 percent of New Mexicans vote electronically. And the state has been working on electronic voting systems for a decade.
One user's view: On the Superiority of Cassettes to iPods. ViaMonkeys in my Pants.
Engagement Manager, a new profession I just discovered. Appropriately the job description calls for a “combination of Relationship Management, Project Management and People Management skills.” The job itself apparently is marketing, both to sell business solutions and to identify potential growth areas for the company.
Ad Rem pointed out this interesting studying examining how margins and leading on webpages affect readability and comprehension.
And a beautiful, minimalist site, full of well, procrastination.
As the NYT editorial reminds, water isn't all that comes out of the tap: think trace amounts of anti-depressants, antibiotics and whatever else we consume. Something like garbage out, garbage in.
Ad Rem pointed out a new blog, Misheru, which is quickly filling with information and interesting points about Arizona.
Now indulging in one of my fascinations, reading religious texts from other eras—a challenging combination of philosophy, history and culture— has become simpler. I've found a generous source to early Christian writings, containing a thorough listing of early writings including the Gospel According to Thomas, Mary Magdalene and the Gnostic Gospels. A nice side benefit is having multiple translations into English. A related site includes early Jewish texts.