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Written by Devin Akin
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Friday, 30 May 2008 |
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After many years of networking, one thing I can do in my sleep is load a Windows driver. That's a pretty good thing considering that working in networking means constantly loading and changing NIC drivers - wired and wireless.
Linux desktops are getting remarkably easy to use, Ubuntu being my personal favorite at the moment. Novell, Redhat, and Xandros all make some butt-kicking stuff as well. These Linux desktop operating systems have almost everything known to man built right in, and they are so much like Windows that, with the right skin, they would be almost indistinguishable from Windows itself. I think that rocks. They are easy to install and use, and best of all, they are either cheap or free - my personal favorite being free. |
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Written by Devin Akin
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
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When the powers that be call to see if there are any "latest-greatest" hacks, I've actually had to say, "nothing to speak of." When I read the "latest" whitepaper on WLAN "speeds and feeds" or security (authentication/encryption) topics, it's the same old thing said a different way. Infrastructure upgrades to 802.11n is currently the hottest topic, and though there are a number of challenging facets to it, it's not mind-bogglingly difficult. Are we finally reaching a place where change is more of an "annual thing" rather than a "daily thing?" |
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Written by Devin Akin
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Sunday, 11 May 2008 |
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People are constantly asking me, "which 802.11n wireless access point or router should I buy for my home?" After questioning them about their needs, they tell me that they want the "good stuff" - not the usual SOHO fare. Of course, the "usual" is Linksys, DLink, NetGear, TrendNet, Belkin, and a few others. There's nothing in particular wrong with equipment from any of these vendors, and most people are perfectly fine using it in their homes or small businesses. But there's a few telecommuters and small business owners that don't mind paying a little extra for something more feature rich and reliable. The problem is that there is no such thing. I have a suggestion. |
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