Clone FAIL tip

A rare and useful tidbit from the always dedicated TinyApps:

Seagate Discwizard is now based on Acronis True image 11, which offers easy proportional cloning of disks. Normally, an internal Seagate/Maxtor brand drive is required for the boot CD to function (otherwise the following message appears: "Error - To use the products at least one Seagate or Maxtor device should be installed in your system"). This is an unfortunate bug for users of Seagate/Maxtor external devices. Thankfully, fmyhr has posted a workaround on Seagate's Community Forums that was provided by one of their techs: at the error screen, hold down Alt while typing "t" then "o" (for "tech override") and then click OK.

Tune in, Drop, Cash out

During my years in IT, I tried to learn to do things I hadn’t done before.

Streaming is electrons

How many electrons per song?
Line 'em all up and count 'em....

Chained IT

There’s something analogous to the Stockholm Syndrome when it comes to the adoption of opensource, where people in IT departments prefer the perceived security of being held captive.

Now there is nothing wrong with administrators and administration, indeed they play an important part in maintaining the stability of organizations. The problem comes when what they do is confused with management....

Linux is ready?!

Via ComputerWorld:

Desktop Linux is a great choice for many regular Joes with basic computer needs. And not just on netbooks.

In fact, I found that it makes a lot of sense to standardize office workers on desktop Linux. I now understand why governments in Asia and Europe say they want to get off the Microsoft train and shift to Linux. I thought these were empty threats meant to get better licensing deals or to blunt some of Microsoft's monopolistic power, but as it turns out, desktop Linux is a worthwhile option for both public organizations and private companies. Those who standardize on Linux would save serious money on the new equipment needed for Vista or Windows 7, not to mention OS and Office upgrades as well. Your business could, too.

Moreover, Linux-based shops would require significantly less training than they would to teach staff Vista or Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2007.

Let's face reality...