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Possible Solution to Macbook Power Supply Problems

Over the weekend my Macbook power supply failed. This is the second power supply that has failed me. A quick search of the Internet revealed that I’m not the only one experiencing this problem. After doing a little investigating I think I may have found the solution as to why the power plugs are failing.

Update on Installing Fedora 11 on my Macbook

Here is a quick update about installing Fedora 11 on my Macbook. Checkout my previous post for more information about why I’m trying to install Fedora 11 on my Macbook.

Installing Fedora 11 on my Macbook

Well I’ve decided to throw caution to the wind and completely wipe out one layer of Apple’s vertical monopoly on my Macbook. That’s right I’m dumping OS X and going for an upgrade to Fedora 11

10 Command Line Tools for Apple OS X Client Administration

If you administer OS X clients on a regular basis then you no doubt are aware of the built-in tools that are available in OS X to assist you. Graphical programs are nice, but some times the command line is just faster and easier when logged into a remote system. Here’s a list of ten command line tools that you may not be aware of that will make your life as a system administrator easier.

Quick Facts About Robert

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Robert (KE7ZEA) lives with his wife and two boys along the Wasatch Front in the small community of Syracuse, Utah. He currently works for the Center for High Performance Computing at the University of Utah as a Unix/Macintosh Systems Administrator. His interest include open source software, cluster computing, and amateur radio.

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  • Amateur Raido

    Covering a range of amateur radio topics including radio projects, antenna design, and radio operations.

  • Apple

    All things Apple, but with more focus on the UNIX side of OS X.

  • Conferences

    Information, updates, and reviews of technology conferences that I attend.

  • Everyday Life

    Insight into the technology that effects my everyday life.

  • Fedora

    An RPM-based, general purpose operating system built on top of the Linux kernel, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat Topics are related to my involvement with the Fedora project.

  • Programming

    A journey into the realm of computer programing. Topics can include programming languages, techniques, and theories of computation.

  • Technology

    Insight into the technology that effects our everyday life. Topics can include social media, tends in personal technology, and the effect of technology on society.