Kromey’s Adventures

Just a nerd with aspirations to delusions of grandeur

Networking 201: Running your own DHCP server

10 Dec 2009 in How-to

Whether you run a small business network, or just your own home network, you’ve probably made use of what I call “plastic routers” - off-the-shelf devices that you plug in to share your single internet hookup between multiple computers. These convenient little boxes provide routing, basic firewalling, DHCP, and occasionally even DNS support for your network, via a handy web interface. However, if you find these devices to be too limiting, or you just want to flex your geek muscle by doing it all yourself, one of the first things you’ll need is a DHCP server.

I'm Engaged!

21 Nov 2009 in Life

Woo! Here’s how it went down:

India - Parting Thoughts

16 Nov 2009 in Life

So, I’m home now. Here are some parting thoughts on my stay in India, along with some travel tips.

India - Poovar, random thoughts

02 Nov 2009 in Life

I spent the weekend in a town called Poovar. Well, to be more specific, I spent it at a beach resort in Poovar called Isola Di Cocco. I highly recommend the place - great locale, awesome food, superb service all around, and even outdoor bathrooms in each room! And for you budget travelers - my entire weekend, including meals, cost less than US$65 - I’ve stayed in much lesser hotels in the US for twice that, food not included!

India - One Week Down

30 Oct 2009 in Life

1 week down, 2 weeks to go.

India - TV and Language

27 Oct 2009 in Life

Well, I now have internet access from the comfort of my hotel room, which means posting will be a bit easier.

India - First Impressions

24 Oct 2009 in Life

Well, I’ve been in India for 16 hours now (give or take). My first impressions:

Oops - Mea Culpa!

29 Sep 2009 in Updates

Just discovered a bug in my new anti-spam WordPress plugin that made it impossible for anyone to comment. It’s been fixed, but this of course brings to the front the critical need for a proper testing environment!

Trying Some new Anti-Spam Techniques

16 Sep 2009 in Updates

If you’ve been paying attention to my Akismet counter on the sidebar, you’ve probably noticed the number trending upwards quite rapidly over the last week. Apparently the spambots have found me.

India or Bust!

12 Sep 2009 in Life

So, I’m going to India. When? Dunno - 3 or 4 weeks, maybe 5. How long? Dunno - 2 weeks? Maybe as much as 4. Why?