Comments for hackyourworld.com http://hackyourworld.com Take your world apart Sun, 23 May 2010 16:01:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Avimark and linux, finally can dump windows server by Jim http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16&cpage=1#comment-949 Jim Sun, 23 May 2010 16:01:41 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16#comment-949 Been managing a vet office for a number of years now so this article had instant appeal to me. Have limited time with Linux (have messed with it for years but never become extraordinarily proficient) so I understand the benefits of a SAMBA server and it interests me. I would love to get away from WinBoxes altogether. Just wondered if this was practical or if AVImark would have stability issues if it was being run from Linux Boxes with either WINE or Virtual Box. The reason I am interested in straight Linux is for security and expense of keeping current operating systems on 9 or 10 workstations. Looking forward to your Part 2, and thanks for going to the effort for publishing something that probably 4 of us are interested in!....Thanks again. Been managing a vet office for a number of years now so this article had instant appeal to me. Have limited time with Linux (have messed with it for years but never become extraordinarily proficient) so I understand the benefits of a SAMBA server and it interests me. I would love to get away from WinBoxes altogether. Just wondered if this was practical or if AVImark would have stability issues if it was being run from Linux Boxes with either WINE or Virtual Box. The reason I am interested in straight Linux is for security and expense of keeping current operating systems on 9 or 10 workstations. Looking forward to your Part 2, and thanks for going to the effort for publishing something that probably 4 of us are interested in!….Thanks again.

]]> Comment on Avimark and linux, finally can dump windows server by Tim P. http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16&cpage=1#comment-947 Tim P. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:46:12 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16#comment-947 <a href="#comment-944" rel="nofollow">@Brian </a> Well, this article is fairly dated at this point, even though much stays the same, the improvements in Virtualbox and some of the crons I've added to tend to the common 'issues' I had originally had have been tremendous. I'm working on 'Part 2' which goes into much greater detail about the specifics, but I will say it was almost like shooting myself in the foot, I was having to tend to the servers at minimum once a month with Windows Server 2k3, now, nearly everything is automated and I receive status reports via emails. Check back for Part 2 towards the end of this week. @Brian
Well, this article is fairly dated at this point, even though much stays the same, the improvements in Virtualbox and some of the crons I’ve added to tend to the common ‘issues’ I had originally had have been tremendous.

I’m working on ‘Part 2′ which goes into much greater detail about the specifics, but I will say it was almost like shooting myself in the foot, I was having to tend to the servers at minimum once a month with Windows Server 2k3, now, nearly everything is automated and I receive status reports via emails.

Check back for Part 2 towards the end of this week.

]]> Comment on About by Tim P. http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=7&cpage=1#comment-946 Tim P. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:36:49 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=6#comment-946 <a href="#comment-929" rel="nofollow">@Ryan </a> I've used it once or twice at work, but never on any of my PC's. I know my dad (former MCSE) thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have a feeling one day I'll have to install/maintain it at the vet's office, but until then, XP runs PuTTY wonderfully :-) --Tim <3 keyboard @Ryan
I’ve used it once or twice at work, but never on any of my PC’s. I know my dad (former MCSE) thinks it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have a feeling one day I’ll have to install/maintain it at the vet’s office, but until then, XP runs PuTTY wonderfully :-)

–Tim <3 keyboard

]]> Comment on Avimark and linux, finally can dump windows server by Brian http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16&cpage=1#comment-944 Brian Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:52:05 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16#comment-944 Our practice has been asking McAllister dev team for a linux friendly version of avimark for years (preferably one that works with google docs or open office). It appears that McAllister is not interested in that direction even though it would save their clients money by getting them off the microsoft teat for OS and office productivity software. I'll probably give your article a try to see what the tradeoffs are by running this (I'm an Ubuntu flavored geek). Thanks. What I'd really like is for someone to create a cloud based VPMS. I've seen OpenVPMS, but it doesn't seem to be up to snuff yet. Cheers. Our practice has been asking McAllister dev team for a linux friendly version of avimark for years (preferably one that works with google docs or open office). It appears that McAllister is not interested in that direction even though it would save their clients money by getting them off the microsoft teat for OS and office productivity software. I’ll probably give your article a try to see what the tradeoffs are by running this (I’m an Ubuntu flavored geek). Thanks.

What I’d really like is for someone to create a cloud based VPMS. I’ve seen OpenVPMS, but it doesn’t seem to be up to snuff yet.

Cheers.

]]> Comment on X10 Scheduling by dave http://hackyourworld.com/?p=11&cpage=1#comment-943 dave Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:21:24 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=10#comment-943 I didn't event know i could upload commands to my CM11, I'll have a play with that later, great write up, cheers! I didn’t event know i could upload commands to my CM11, I’ll have a play with that later, great write up, cheers!

]]> Comment on Avimark and linux, finally can dump windows server by Steven Gloates http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16&cpage=1#comment-930 Steven Gloates Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:28:41 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16#comment-930 Tim, I am using Avimark on a Linux server as well. So far it is working just fine. I am wondering if you have done any Avimark upgrades yet. How did the upgrades go? What version of Avimark are you using? I am using an older version of Avimark and would like to upgrade. Unfortunately Avimark requires that I pay the one year support fee to get the upgrade but will NOT support me because I am not married to microsoft. If upgrades are possible I will take the plunge. I would love to talk with you directly regarding this matter. If you are willing to talk, please give me further contact information at the email address above. Thanks Steven T Gloates, DVM Tim,

I am using Avimark on a Linux server as well. So far it is working just fine. I am wondering if you have done any Avimark upgrades yet. How did the upgrades go? What version of Avimark are you using? I am using an older version of Avimark and would like to upgrade. Unfortunately Avimark requires that I pay the one year support fee to get the upgrade but will NOT support me because I am not married to microsoft. If upgrades are possible I will take the plunge. I would love to talk with you directly regarding this matter. If you are willing to talk, please give me further contact information at the email address above. Thanks

Steven T Gloates, DVM

]]> Comment on About by Ryan http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=7&cpage=1#comment-929 Ryan Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:34:55 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=6#comment-929 Have you used Windows 7 yet? I don't know if it's all the Microsoft certifications pushing me into Windows land or what but I am loving it. Have you used Windows 7 yet? I don’t know if it’s all the Microsoft certifications pushing me into Windows land or what but I am loving it.

]]> Comment on Avimark and linux, finally can dump windows server by Tim P. http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16&cpage=1#comment-928 Tim P. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:18:29 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=16#comment-928 Sorry for delay, if you're still interested, let me know Sorry for delay, if you’re still interested, let me know

]]> Comment on My favorite 10 windows tools – another list! by Ryan http://hackyourworld.com/?p=12&cpage=1#comment-855 Ryan Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:44:12 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?p=11#comment-855 I would have to add uNetbootin to this list. For someone who does a lot of image installs, you can't find a better way to save CDs than to have a great working flash drive booter. I would have to add uNetbootin to this list. For someone who does a lot of image installs, you can’t find a better way to save CDs than to have a great working flash drive booter.

]]> Comment on About by Ryan http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=7&cpage=1#comment-849 Ryan Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:32:22 +0000 http://hackyourworld.com/?page_id=6#comment-849 Wow, congrats man! My girlfriend Pam and I moved into Turkey Creek up 441 and we're actually living entirely off of eBay and basic computer repairs on the side. I'm deep into my MCSA++ courses now and spending all of my time studying. I'm actually in class right now. But yeah man, besides that I'm usually free so give me a call or maybe we can meet up and have lunch. -Ryan <a href="#comment-629" rel="nofollow">@Tim P. </a> Wow, congrats man! My girlfriend Pam and I moved into Turkey Creek up 441 and we’re actually living entirely off of eBay and basic computer repairs on the side. I’m deep into my MCSA++ courses now and spending all of my time studying. I’m actually in class right now. But yeah man, besides that I’m usually free so give me a call or maybe we can meet up and have lunch.

-Ryan

@Tim P.

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