Tech

Apache2 SSL configuration on Ubuntu/Debian

This took way too long for me to figure out so I am creating my own HowTo.

Boost Build/Jam on Ubuntu 8.04

Just a short list of how to configure Boost Build and bjam for Ubuntu.

My Emacs startup file (.emacs)

Here is what goes in my .emacs file normally.

Ubuntu/Debian init.d script for Zope/Plone

Here is yet another script for starting up Zope/Plone instances. This one is Ubuntu/Debian compatible and allows for starting up multiple instances. It is also compatible with the newer "bin/instance" controller, and doesn't assume "zopectl".

Convert FLV to play in Windows Media Player

This is my ultra-basic how-to for converting a Flash Video to something that Windows Media Player can understand using free software.

Creating VMplayer "appliances"

I have figured out a lot about how to create VMware virtual system images use the free VMPlayer rather than using VMware Workstation. Here are some of my notes from setting them up.

Plone 3.0 install with buildout on Ubuntu 7.10 Gutsy

It took me a few tries to figure this out, so I decided I'll write it up. Some of the commands are from what I remember doing, so they may not be exactly right.