PCI Compliance - Disabling SSL v2

If your ecommerce application is taking credit card numbers and you’re hosting with a reputable host, most likely you’re familiar with becoming PCI Compliant.  Without going into much debate over the policies behind the requierments and motives, one of the things that you must do is disable SSL version 2, which has multiple documented vulnerabilities.  [...]

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Moderation requests for my unmoderated list

I have a status list.  All the systems I manage, I’ve configured root’s mail to be directed to this list.  The list is completely unmoderated because of the sheer number of systems send mail to it.  The *problem* was that as list owner, I was receiving moderation requests for system messages.  The key here is [...]

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Got Goat?

Augie does a nice job of explaining our “addiction” to the Goat.See you there!

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Attachments and the Gmail app for BlackBerry

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Interestingly enough, the Google Gmail app for Blackberry devices does not allow at this time for the *sending* of attachments; viewing/saving however works nicely. I’d be curious to know the technical reasons for this limitation, I would guess it would be something to do with the fact the application would need directory access to the Blackberry filesystem for selection.

Don @ January 27, 2009

New BlackBerry Curve 8330

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Previously I had the LG enV on Verizon’s service.  Many phones later, I decided to get a smart phone with my upgrade.  The BlackBerry Curve was my choice.  Upon getting used to the keyboard, which at first seemed a bit small, (really not) I found my love for this amazing device.  Without a question, I consider myself a power user.  A week later, I don’t why I waited so long to get smart phone.  Now, completely connected, all the time, I feel much better about my work, and my ability to be reached.  I surprise myself daily with just what I can do remotely.  I now see why it’s called the CrackBerry.  If admitting is the first step; Yes.  I am addicted.  I’ve got a problem,… and I love it.

Don @ January 16, 2009