Numeric Unix Error Messages
It's an unfortunate fact that many programmers are lazy about error messages. Very often, all you get is a cryptic "Error 5", and you may be lucky to get that: sometimes all you get is an error return that you have to examine yourself with "echo $?". You can't even depend on that being the actual Unix error, but even if it is, what does it mean?
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Date: 2004-01-13
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What's All the Fuss About Internet Cookies?
As if keeping your computer operating properly wasn't enough, advertisers on the Internet like to utilize it to do their bidding, too. They love it when your computer is fast, powerful, and responsive! They'll use as much of your computer and your Internet connection, which you unknowingly allow, hawking their wares and even attempting to scare you into purchasing their products.
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Date: 2004-01-13
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Windows XP System Restore Tool
Needless to say, just about every system administrator has come across a situation where they installed a patch or application and then had to deal with a system that didn't work as it was supposed to. To that end, you may also have some trigger-happy user on your network who managed to install an application that later caused you grief. Windows XP helps you better deal with these problems through a great feature called System Restore - a utility that literally takes your desktop back to a previous point in time.
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Date: 2004-01-06
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Centrally Monitoring Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
Monitoring Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 is important even for small environments. Automatically monitored, critical failures can often be avoided. But how to monitor a system without too much effort? The basic idea behind a successful monitoring and alerting system is to centralize all system events at a single monitoring station. Once the information is centralized, it can be used to build an alerting system or even carry out corrective actions.
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Date: 2004-01-05
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Intro to Darwinism
No, this isn't going to be a religious or scientific battle about the origin of our universe. It's going to be a first look at Darwin, the underlying level of Mac OS X. Right now you are probably asking yourself why, how, or are confused as to what Darwin really is. I can give a you a great nutshell answer for each. Strap on your geek boots, here we go!
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Date: 2004-01-05
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