Just in case you didn’t know already, PHP 4.3.0 has a serious security vulnerability in the CGI SAPI. If you don’t run cgi scripts you don’t have to worry though.
Author Archives: Donncha
[ILUG] Linux for Government! . …
… might it be a worthwhile endeavour for those of us capable of making time to put together a pitch to an appropriate TD or committee about moving government systems to Open Source?
Very sucessful in South America (where they’re strapped for cash) and popular concept in Germany (where it promotes local industry, and the Germans are good at that). Scottish police force is going linux I think. Will never catch on in Ireland though. Read on to find out why… …Then on the flip side, why do you think Intel suddenly u-turned on their halted expansion in Ireland, in the face of huge cost savings to be made by moving to Malaysia, and it happening during the general election campaign, and NO political party taking responsibility. Something smells eh? Don’t get me started on Shannon…… We’re the 53’rd state, and you better believe it, plus we get money from the EU, damn, its so Irish.
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Good thread on Open Source in Government, specifically the Irish Government.
Video Shows People Doing Nothi …
Video Shows People Doing Nothing To Aid Shooting Victim
Police said the man at the nearby pump did nothing and, at one point, even stepped over Price’s body.
Russell Beattie has some great …
Russell Beattie has some great info on Java and Symbian phones.
Attrition Image Gallery – lots …
Attrition Image Gallery – lots of images. Make sure you read the disclaimer first though!
Wired News: Conversation With …
Wired News: Conversation With Marc Andreessen – run of the mill, but interesting.
Hmm, I must have a look at LAB …
Hmm, I must have a look at LABELs later. Looks like a good html element to have.
photoSIG: 'Baiting Bird' or …
photoSIG: ‘Baiting Bird’ or ‘How to Shoot Birds With a 3X Digital Camera’ – excellent tutorial on bird shooting.
Bulletin: American people supp …
Bulletin: American people support France, Germany over Bush!
Now, polls are fickle, and one doesn’t want or expect a leader to make decisions based on them alone. But when an American leader pushes a risky and potentially difficult war, he needs more than a thin and confused margin of support — support that isn’t even really support once you look at it closely. That was the lesson of Vietnam.
Oh, I forgot — Bush wasn’t there.
Woo! My Mindcandy DVD arrived …
Woo! My Mindcandy DVD arrived today! Can’t wait to play it tonight!