Eric Stewart: Running Off At The Mouth

I finally got the job I’ve been wanting for, oh, nearly a decade now (if not more). In this job I’m the go-to admin for the servers (almost all CentOS based) that support a large (3000+ device) network. Cisco routers run the network, and we have servers that are connected to “monitor” ports. One of the principle tasks of these servers are to allow network engineers to run packet captures. Thing is, interesting things can happen as far as IPv6 is concerned when you have systems getting IPv6 router advertisements on server interfaces that don’t actually do more than just accept packets …

I take issue with the definition of “digital copy” and write my first post complaining about a Digital Rights Management method. UltraViolet Digital Copy is a streaming format that’s replacing the iTunes/Windows Media Player importable version of digital copies on some combo packages that include a “Digital Copy” along with the usual disc.

Google has finally produced a full-blown social networking product that could give Facebook a run for its money. Thing is, no matter how much better it is than Facebook, it’s an uphill battle in my opinion. Here’s my justifications. The short summary? “Aw man, I *just* got my mother onto Facebook and now something better comes along … “

For my birthday (a couple of months ago) my wife got me Portal 2 for the PS3. Here’s a quick review of the game.

I had the experience of being a potential juror in a death penalty case. This post is written only from the point of view as it was an educational experience. It will not be a debate of the pros and cons of death penalty.

THIS IS A LONG ONE. I’ve been reading up on IPv6, but haven’t had much of a chance to actually play with it. For the average user, once implemented, it’s supposed to be a seamless switch. I doubt that’s going to be the case. For the geek (particularly the network guru), it’s going to be a major change. Here’s what it is, and what I think about it …

Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN), got hacked and was down for a LONG time. As compensation to their customers (due to certain games not being playable during that time, and most features of the PSN not being available), Sony gave them two free games (from a rather limited selection). I downloaded inFAMOUS. And while I’m not finished yet, here’s what I think so far.

The price of SPORE finally dropped to the point that I was willing to spend the money to give it a go. One of two major things (okay, three if you count Netflix) that’s been keeping me from my blog for a while, I finally got around to letting you know what I think.

I’m back into visiting Busch Gardens Tampa, home of my favorite roller coaster, Montu. However, they have a new coaster that, while not quite as good as Montu, is still quite the thrilling ride.

So I broke down and spent money on the iPad 2. After a very long wait, it finally arrived this past Thursday. Here’s what I think so far. Be warned: this post starts out quite negative about the device … but ends on the good notes.