I rebuilt my linux server last night. I used to run the Smoothwall firewall package on there as well as an Abyss Web Server which hosted this very website. But I’ve moved that box behind my router and needed to disable the firewall. Instead, I rebuilt it with ClarkConnect Home Server 3.1 which gave me the option of running a firewall or just a server. It even does VPN, Windows File Sharing, FTP, and many other things, right out of the box. I have to say that it was extremely easy to install and the fact that it’s modular will make upgrading painless. I can’t wait to get another linux server going as my firewall/gateway, but I have no hardware at the moment. Anyways, if you’re looking for a linux server and an easy one to use at that, check it out.ClarkConnect
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ClarkConnect Home Server

I rebuilt my linux server last night. I used to run the
Foxie
So you like Internet Explorer (why??) and don’t want to try Firefox instead. Here comes Foxie, an addon for Internet Explorer that adds many new features such as Tabbed Browsing, a Firewall, spam/spyware blocker, search bar, etc. I like it for the tabbed browsing at work where I can’t use Firefox. It’s not perfect (found some bugs) but has potential. Check it out at getfoxie.com.
Foxie
So you like
Google Talk
Google has released yet another app, this time a chat program. Even though I don’t remember the last time I spent any serious time on a chat program, I can’t resist trying anything Google puts out… now it’s just a matter of converting all my backwards
friends from MSN and Hotmail to Google and GMail…
Google Talk
friends from MSN and Hotmail to Google and GMail…


