The ructions of the recent Debian OpenSSH/SSL failure are likely to be with us for some time. It’s probably one of the most serious security failures in Debian’s history. I’m still waiting for Bruce Schneir’s reaction, I’ll assume there will be one. There have been security problems with OpenSSH and related tools before (and there [...]
Archive of entries posted on May 2008
Cool Maps
I see Google Maps has added a whole bunch of
What now?
One by-product of my currently segmented sleep regime is situations like now. I’m breakfasted, showered and ready for work but about 3/4 of an hour early. I could start the commute in now but seriously why put myself through the grimness of Cambridge rush hour….
Nice legal hack
Now this is a
It’s hot
The weather is proving to be lovely and warm this weekend. A lot of outdoor activities have been involved combined with an appropriate amount of thirst quenching. Saturday saw us undertake a moderate walk followed by a pub lunch. Sunday has so far involved cycling into Cambridge for flume related frolics before coming home to [...]
Stuff
I’m currently down in Cambridge having enjoyed a lovely BBQ with Fliss while my parents are down in London. It looks like the weather will be nice this weekend which bodes well for our relocation plans. The week has thrown up a few frustrations at work but it’s all part of the mix that is [...]
RMS
I saw rms last week. I’ve always had a lot of respect for the guy but I think the talk last week has elevated him to the level of one of my technology heroes. I got to the Renolds building and it took some poking around trying to find a door that wasn’t locked. After [...]
New Machine
I’ve now got my new machine up and running and once the couple of hundred of GB have transfered across from the old one (which takes a surprisingly long time, even on a LAN). Setting up the dual head was not without it’s frustrations. It does actually work out of the box but I was [...]
