When I tell people that I have six computers networked at home, they are often taken aback. But really really each one does have a certain function, and is used daily. Yes, I know, I am a techno-nerd. Get over it.

Recently, broadband internet has become so common that the use of modems has dropped dramatically. It has been many years since I had to configure a modem on a computer, let alone do so on Linux. However, modems do still have their uses. I bought a used 3COM 5610 PCI modem in order to be able to fax from Linux, and had to relearn how to configure a modem on Linux again. So, here is what I did.

As my home network expands, the time I spend doing administration tasks on it increases. As machines are added, I am required to add users to each machine, and mount directories so they are backed up on the server. By implementing autofs the problem of users' directories is solved. For users, I decided to implement NIS to centralize user administration.

One of the great things about UNIX and Linux is that they were built from the start to be multitasking and multiuser operating systems.

As networking became faster, new additions were done that was also multitasking and multiuser, such as the network file system, or NFS.

RateMyProfessors.comis a web site that allows university students to rate their professors on various metrics anonymously, and write comments about them as well.

This site has come to my attention about two years ago. I found that it is an interesting concept, offering raw unembellished input, and allowing students to have more say about their teachers.

Here are some photos of the glacial potholes at the Rockwood Conservation Area.

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Here are some pictures of Suhaila, Sarah, and myself canoeing at Rockwood Conservation Area. The pictures were taken by friends in another canoe.

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This page contains some photos of the Rockwood Conservation Area scenic features.

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Rockwood is a small village about 15 to 20 minutes east of Guelph, Ontario on Highway 7.

Rockwood Conservation Area is part of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), since the Eramosa River joins with the Speed River, which then joins the Grand River in Cambridge, Ontario.

While canoeing the Rockwood Conservation Area yesterday, we saw a beaver swimming with only the eyes and nostrils visible out of the water.