Monthly Archives: June 2010

Code Optimization Rules

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Bill Thorsteinson

It is common for developers to worry about optimization while doing initial programming. Some write extremely complex code in the belief that it is optimized. Unfortunately, this code is often slower than it might otherwise be. Additionally, the compiler may … Continue reading →

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Running an Email Server

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Bill Thorsteinson

I administer an email server for a couple of domains and a few users.  Incorrectly configured email servers result in a lot of my administration work.   Due to improper configuration, far too many servers look like Spam servers.   A little … Continue reading →

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Connecting a Palm via USB

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Bill Thorsteinson

The computer to which I had been synchronizing my Palm Tungsten E died a while ago. I explored the two options for connecting to my Ubuntu system using a USB cable. The fastest is to use a direct USB connection. … Continue reading →

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