Everyone API PHP interface using PECL HTTP

I have in the past used OpenCNAM to provide CNAM services on phone systems where the provider does not, and with their Everyone API service, I thought it would be worthwhile to have an interface to manually query the API. This is pretty simple, and you’ll probably want to put Read more

By erunaheru, ago

Computers aren’t my whole life

I’ve only posted IT related stuff on here before, but that’s not the only thing I care about! I’m going to start making posts about other topics that interest me, like driving, hiking, and history. All the tech posts will now be under the IT category if that’s all you Read more

By erunaheru, ago

LTSP on Ubuntu 14.04 NBD timeouts

With LTSP running on Ubuntu 14.04, some clients get the error “Error: Failed to connect to NBD server” followed by “Socket failed: Connection timed out” or a similar “Socket failed” message. This happens mostly when the client was shut down incorrectly, but it does occasionally seem to happen otherwise. (more…)

By erunaheru, ago

Using VMWare Converter 5.0.1 with Ubuntu 12.04

The latest version of VMWare Converter doesn’t play nice with newer versions of Ubuntu. It will fail at 99% with this very informative error message:

FAILED: An error occurred during the conversion: ‘GrubInstaller::InstallGrub: /usr/lib/vmware-converter/installGrub.sh failed with return code: 1, and message: FATAL:
kernel too old Error running vmware-updateGrub.sh through chroot into /mnt/p2v-src-root ‘
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By erunaheru, ago

DisplayLink with Optimus on Windows 8

After updating to Windows 8 and installing the 606 series nVidia drivers on Dell’s website, I found that using my Targus SuperSpeed docking station the external screens would not work and the laptop screen would “flicker” as if the others were rapidly disconnecting and reconnecting. (more…)

By erunaheru, ago