SMS/MMS/Data Backup for Windows Mobile Devices

So, I stumbled across this today, and sure appreciate freeware:

Anyway, sure beats having to pay to backup all of my text messages and attachments from my old T-Mobile Dash.

Program's called: PIM Backup 2.8
http://www.dotfred.net/default.htm

UNetbootin

I need to setup a couple of DNS servers. Because they are DNS servers, performance isn't critical, so I would like to employ some older machines (does that count as green?)

These servers will be headless and since one of the easiest pieces to fail (because it's one of the few components that have mechanical parts) is the hard drive, I would like to eliminate it altogether.

I've booted diskless clients before, and it wasn't as easy as I'd like it to be. Also, that just moves the onus of the hard disk failure to another machine, it does not eliminate it.

The solution I've come up with is to boot from a USB flash drive. The biggest issue with this is persistence of my settings, but they've pretty much taken care of that recently.

I'm going to use UNetbootin to accomplish the installation of the OS to the USB drive.

I also think I'm going to use DSL for the OS, as it seems to be recommended by this post.

ThinkGeekWeek #2

So, I know, story of my life... I fall behind on the posts. :)

N E way...

Here's the newest cool thing to show from ThinkGeek!

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/games/b077/

Rubix Mirror Block Cube


Pretty dang cool, huh?! I think that could be really fun to play with. Wonder if it's as easy to figure out as the original!

Temporary Email Address

Ever wanted a temporary email address? As in one that could expire in 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours? Well, Melt Mail is your answer.

Also, remember that you may not need to register for every site you come in contact with. Bug Me Not is also here for you.

7 Deady Linux Commands

If you haven't already, you might want to make yourself aware of these 7 Deadly Linux Commands.

These range from wiping out your home directory to "total loss of data".

I had no idea that `:(){:|:&};:` could be so bad. :-/

Darik's Boot and Nuke

Waiting for that special moment where you need to wipe everything off your hard drive?
Yeah, me too.

Not wanting to spend the money for the Fujitsu 500GB drive that can erase itself entirely in under a second!

Here's an easy way to do it.

Be careful, this isn't a toy. If you do boot this CD, it will nuke your machine.

Backup Directory to CD or DVD

Here's a quick way to backup a folder or directory to an ISO:

mkisofs -V LABEL -r directory | gzip > cdrom.iso.gz