Clearing DNS cache – regex part 2

Trust me. We’re still dealing with regexes – just in a roundabout (and vaguely practical) way. This is a pretty comprehensive listing of how to go about flushing DNS caches while using regexes to show where similar methods deviate.
Why do we want to clear DNS caches exactly?
There are a number of reasons to clear DNS [...]

You Rock! Who Rules?

When an artist has released his work (even as Creative Commons) and the IPTC / EXIF data is no longer in the image, how do you find out who the original artist is? All I have here is a difficult-to-read signature.

building my server 2.0

Arch Linux’s installation process is documented on the Arch wiki. I recommend that persons new to Arch try the excellent Beginner’s Guide instead of the Official Arch Linux Install Guide. Though both wiki entries cover similar ground, the Beginner’s Guide gives a lot more relevant information for those new to the system. The Beginner’s Guide [...]

Ethical Banking

I’m looking at the South African banking system (partly a result of watching the Zeitgeist “documentary”) and, after finding my bank implicated most with regards to the SA-Banking Competition Commission wikileaks scandal, I’m putting serious consideration into switching banks.
What ethical banks are out there right now? I’ve even looked into Sharia (Islamic) banking because of [...]

Staying Safe Online

I think the Internet is a scary place. Yes, me. Some days I find myself horrified to find the lowliest of criminal bastards trying to steal our livelihoods.
Yes, people, there are criminals out there and they want your money or they want to use you to make money. What’s even more scary is the lengths [...]