While we don’t have any confirmable details yet, we have received a tip that high level talks are going on at Cisco over the companies IOS which is the core operating system in all of its switching gear. The word from our insider is that the Board of Directors has been very disappointed with the quality of the conversion of IOS to consumer networking product line of its LinkSys division. While this may be too good to be true, our contact is saying that the top choice for a replacement OS amongst a majority of board members if DOS 6.22. We’ll just have to wait to see, but if true this could be the basis of a revolution in switching gear.

written by Tyler Regas

There are times when an enterprise can’t help but find its way into the complex and difficult world of databases. Just imagine what the world would be like now if Google or Amazon had decided to go with a much simpler and easier to administer flatfile system. Of course, that would mean I’m assuming you know anything about databases, so I’d best start at the beginning. You’re likely here to learn about strapping on MySQL 5 Enterprise Edition and drilling it to your IT department. That’s what this article is about.

If you are considering any kind of database deployment in your enterprise there are a number of things you need to take into consideration, and that’s where I come in. In this article I’ll be writing about the questions you will most likely ask yourselves (and not get an answer… unless, of course, you talk to yourself) and help you with the answers. It takes a lot of work, trouble, time, toil, and money to build out a workable MySQL database server, so be prepared to get your elbows dirty. Continue reading »

written by Harry T. Aynt

If the photo isn’t enough to convince you that Detroit Rocks in LA, I don’t know what, cha! It was pimped from minute one and the pedal was to the metal all night long, dawgs! Too bad YOU weren’t there. Kick it! So, next time, when I say its time to meet up, the par-TAY is on, senórs y senóritas. Its ON!

Of course, not everyone made it. Al Franken was sorely missed, but he had a talk to give at some stupid university. Katie had to do the news… again! What’s up with THAT, yo!? Finally, Snoop Dogg was handling some righteous charity work, suh deal. Check it!

written by Tyler Regas

Last announcement for the First Certless Kaffee Klatch being held tonight at #326 Bar in the Farmer’s Market. Come on by and have some drinks with us. It may not be all that crowded, but feel free to make it so. No tickets or RSVPs needed. Just drop on by and look for the pack of nerds talking about nerderrific and nerdological stuff. If you need some help getting there, its at The Grove located at the intersection of Fairfax and 3rd in Los Angeles, CA. Sorry out of staters! Its a tad far!!

written by Tyler Regas

The IEEE has announced today that, due to demand, they have extended the Ethernet cable length specification as well as added to the sheath color allowance. Current specification limitations to physical link length of solid wire conductor and ProPlex stranded cables are pegged at 100m or 328 feet for timing reasons. Stranded patch cables work best within 10m or 33 feet. The IEEE has seen it necessary to redefine these standards, however, in light of new operational requirements. Continue reading »

written by Tyler Regas