• Mac OS X

    Basic Installation of TripWire

    I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal To install Tripwire, run in the folder that you have extracted the tripwire files into sudo ./install.sh Then enter passphrases/passwords when asked Then enter the shortname of the primary user of tripwire Allow the system to define the baseline state of the Server. To update your tripwire database after making system changes run this command: ./tripwire -m u -r ../report/day-month-year-initials.twr To update your tripwire config, change the /usr/local/etc/twcfg.txt file and run this command ./twadmin -m F -S ../key/site.key ../../etc/twcfg.txt To enforce a new policy, edit the /usr/local/tripwire/policy/twpol.txt file and run this command: ./twadmin -m p > ../policy/twpol.txt To view Tripwire reports run this command…

  • Mac OS X

    Keyboard Shortcuts: Windows

    I originally posted this at http://www.318.com/TechJournal 10 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Windows Users to Get More from their PCs Keyboards: We all use them. Those of us that work for Three18 happen to use ours for anywhere between 6 and 18 hours a day, hopefully not more. With that kind of time, we’ve learned to be especially crafty in our pursuit to be as efficient as possible. We don’t know all the keyboard shortcuts, but we do know a bunch. Here are a few shortcuts that will have you keyboard jockeying like a pro in no time. 10 & 9: Ctrl-Tab and Alt-Tab. These 2 gems will cycle you…

  • Windows XP

    Starting Windows in Safe Mode

    For computers with one operating system installed, you can boot into safe mode, which Windows with a limited set of files and drivers and disables startup programs. This is pretty helpful when troubleshooting Windows problems. To start into safe mode, hold the F8 key down while rebooting a Windows computer. If you see the Windows logo appears, reboot and try again. This should load the Advanced Boot Options screen. Here, use the arrow keys to highlight safe mode option and then Enter. That’s it. Hope this helps!

  • Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server,  Mass Deployment

    Positional Parameters and Packaging

    When packaging it is worth note that Apple reserves some positional paremeters for your scripts. These are defined at http://developer.apple.com/mac/library/documentation/DeveloperTools/Conceptual/SoftwareDistribution/Install_Operations/Install_Operations.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/10000145i-CH14-SW1 They include: $1: Path to the package $2: Path to the destination. $3: Installation volume. $4: Root directory

  • Mac OS X

    Click on App, Hide Others

    When you open an application you can have all the other applications minimize. To do so you’ll add the single-app key into com.apple.default.plist by using the following command: defaults write com.apple.dock single-app -bool TRUE Then you’ll need to restart the Dock: killall Dock

  • personal

    Edge Family Gifting

    You see, in my family it can get hard to buy good gifts for each other.  After my first book came out my dad decided that I needed a website.  So for my birthday he was kind enough to build me one in Flash.  Now that’s some serious Edge family gifting: http://charlesedge.com

  • On the Road

    On the Road: Pittsburg

    One city that struck me as totally different than what I thought it would be is Pittsburg.  I expected a run-down, dirty city.  But it isn’t.  It’s really modern and nice.  🙂