A New Version of FreeNAS is Out

I just saw a tweet from @PatrickNorton that the new version of FreeNAS is available.  I will have more to add to this, but right now I am sending this from my DroidX.  Hang in there!

OK, now I can flesh this out (I was at the Charlotte VMUG Meeting when I saw Patrick’s tweet.) Anyway, here’s the link:

FreeNAS Version 8

“The release of FreeNAS 8 includes major architectural optimizations, a django-driven user interface, and ZFS – lending us some useful features like thin provisioning, periodic snapshots, LDAP and Active Directory authorization along with the most popular platform sharing protocols.

FreeNAS 8 retains enterprise-class services while eliminating some ‘Home User’ functionality such as iTunes/DAAP, Bit Torrent, and UPnP. These features will make it back as third-party plugins at a later date.”

Free NAS is a great Network Area Storage solution that you can build from an old PC that you may have laying around unused. Very cool stuff!

How Linus Announced Linux!

This post on the “Methodshop” site, has an image of the Usenet posting that Linus Torvalds did back in 1991. It is quite amazing, because I read this from that newsgroup as it was posted. I remember that! Pretty wild!

How Linux Was Announced to the World in 1991 [pic]

“Ever used the Linux kernel or OS before? Even if you don’t currently have Linux installed on your home computer, chances are, something that you use on a daily basis, from the server that hosts your website to your television DVR, is powered by Linux. The open-source Linux operating system started a revolution in computing and is adored by software enthusiasts, power users, hackers and programmers everywhere.

Linux was created as a hobby by a Finnish computer science student named Linus Benedict Torvalds. But did you ever wonder how Linux was ‘announced?’ Linus first told the world about his ‘hobby OS’ on a Google Groups posting on Aug 26 1991 at 2:12 am.”

Look where we are now!

Microsoft Releases New Version of Windows Thin PC

Windows Thin PCA new version of the Release Candidate is available for Windows Thin PC. Windows Thin PC is designed for Thin Client use in VDI environments. (I cross-posted this on Virtzine as well.)

A new version of the Release Candidate is available for Windows Thin PC. Windows Thin PC is designed for Thin Client use in VDI environments.

Windows Thin PC Release Candidate (RC) download now available

A new version of the Release Candidate is available for Windows Thin PC. Windows Thin PC is designed for Thin Client use in VDI environments.

“The release candidate (RC) of Windows Thin PC is now available at the company’s Connect testing site. The RC build is 7601.17514 (win7sp1_rtm_embedded_pos.110420-1302). Microsoft also revealed on Monday that it plans to RTM Windows Thin PC within this quarter (Q2 CY2011). ‘We have seen tremendous interest in the product with thousands of downloads of the software,’ said Microsoft’s Karri Alexion-Tiernan. ‘So, we would like to take this opportunity to recognize our enthusiastic community of well over 12,000 customers and partners who have signed up for the Technology Preview program.’

Microsoft is not planning to charge customers for Windows Thin PC. Instead, the company will offer it as part of Microsoft’s Software Assurance offerings for customers. Microsoft’s Software Assurance Licensing allows businesses large and small to spread licence costs over multiple years and receive ‘free’ upgrades to newer versions during the licence period.”

“The Grumpy Doctor Edition” of Dr. Bill.TV Netcast #186

Dr. Bill Netcast – 186 – (04/30/11)

New sponsor: Citrix Systems GoToMeeting! Click HERE: https://bit.ly/gtmq211 for a FREE trial! Apple says Droid is tracking too! A Net Coupon story! A grumpy Doctor! Superman renounces American citizenship! GSotW: Quick Encrypt! Lot’s o’ Geek Culture!

Links that pertain to this Netcast:

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Citrix GoToMeeting – Free Trial Link!

Google Chrome Extension: Quick Encrypt


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Windows 8 Will Have REAL Roaming Profiles… In The Cloud!

I work will profiles all the time due to my work as a Citrix admin, they can be tricky! But, this may be an interesting “take” on roaming profiles if they work out! I am not sure about having my PC user profile stored at Microsoft! Kinda makes me shutter a little!

Windows 8 cloud-powered roaming user profiles revealed

“While it was already known that Windows 8 would feature heavy Windows Live cloud integration, the actual extent of that integration will likely continue to take shape as development progresses on the upcoming OS. One more aspect has now been uncovered, thanks to Windows 8 enthusiasts over at My Digital Life: Windows 8 will support roaming profiles when linked to your Windows Live account. Roaming profiles have been an enterprise feature of Windows since the days of NT.

As you can see, all the personalization bases are covered — from your wallpaper and Aero Glass settings to stored credentials and Explorer and taskbar preferences. Application data can be included as well, which has me particularly excited. It’s cool enough to be able to sync my browser profiles, but it would be better still to have my Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and other applications’ preferences running seamlessly in step across all my Windows systems.”

Geek Culture: How to Be a Ninja!

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This is my son, the Gamemaster’s, video for his HPU class in New Media. It is a “How To” video, but with his usual comic slant! It stars my nephew, Josh Wood, and was shot (using his Droid X) and edited by Ben (Gamemaster ZX.) Also, our kitty, Tiger, is in it… but as Ben says, she was not hurt in the process. Check it out!
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Geek Software of the Week: Quick Encrypt!

Quick EncryptDewd! Sometimes a Geek Software of the Week just totally meets a need at the moment that you need it, and this is one that did that for me! I needed a handy way to quickly encrypt text files so that if you managed to get a hold of it, it would be useless to YOU, but important and easy to encrypt for ME! Done and done!

Google Chrome Extension: Quick Encrypt

“Protect the data in your email, your contacts, and more with Quick Encrypt. This extension will save a common password and allow you to quickly encrypt and decrypt the contents. To use the extension follow these easy steps.

– Enter you password in the Key field. (Only once. The computer will remember your password.)
– Enter the message to be encrypted (a bank account number, a very personal message, etc.) in the Phrase field.
– Click Encrypt to create a safe and copyable code.
– Click Undo if you made a mistake.
– Save, Forward, or whatever.

Use Quick Encypt to pass a note to a friend, forward a password to a friend, or store a social security number in an archived email message.”

Granted, it is for Google Chrome…. but, what else would you be using anyway, right? Grin!

Ubuntu 11.4 is Out!

It’s here! And, this is good news, unlike the “Superman renounces citizenship” post (which I am still bummed about!) Ubuntu is growing, looks cooler than ever, and, biggest high point… is FREE, unlike Windows!

Ubuntu 11.04 ‘Natty Narwhal’ Makes Splashy Debut

“Culminating months of increasingly eager anticipation, Canonical on Thursday released the final version of Ubuntu 11.04, also known as Natty Narwhal.

The free and open source Linux distribution, which entered beta about a month ago, is now ready for download for laptops, desktops, netbooks and servers from the project’s Web site, offering computer uses around the globe a no-cost, feature-packed alternative to Microsoft Windows and other operating systems.

Users of Ubuntu 10.10 will be offered an automatic upgrade to 11.04 via the Update Manager. Further information about upgrading can be found on the Ubuntu site.

‘11.04 continues Ubuntu’s proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution,’ the project team said in its press relese.

Standard maintenance updates will be provided for Ubuntu 11.04 for 18 months, through October 2012. The current Long Term Support (LTS) version is Ubuntu 10.04, with another one expected in April 2012. The next major release following Ubuntu 11.04 will be 11.10 ‘Oneiric Ocelot,’ which is slated to arrive in October.”

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