Andrew D Williams

We finnally got to install a new Gigabit switch for our backup server today! Woot!

I think we’ve all been there with the .nk2 file.
10 steps to ensure foolproof client migrations | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

I’m learning more about scripting all the time. Here is a great scripting tip.
Making a Logon Script Expire

How to be a more productive Linux systems administratorread more | digg story

You might think that installing XP in place of Vista would be easier than installing Linux. You’d be wrong. read more | digg story

Firefox add-on developers have created some impressive applications that can replace larger, bloated programs. These add-ons can help if you have a small amount of precious hard drive space or you are on a tight budget and don’t have cash to fork out for applications.read more | digg story

“Jeremy” excels at being able to see an engineering problem from the inside out,What Jeremy is not good at is suffering fools or dealing with bureaucracy. If someone is wrong — if their idea just plain won’t work — he says so, simply states the fact. That frankness causes all manner of upset in the [...]

Items for sale on the online auction site that have misspellings
in their listing titles or descriptions are likely to receive fewer
bids — and sell for less — because they’re more difficult to find.
The WSJ reviews free online services that can help uncover
those hidden treasures by searching eBay and Craigslist for misspelled item listingsread more | [...]

Here’s a handy tip that can save hours of frustration: If attempting to use Internet Explorer as a web proxy client with ISA 2006, turn off Integrated Windows Authentication in the tools advanced options tab. This will allow you to authenticate to the proxy server with the credentials of your choice.