Mac Apps
2010 March 04
I'm "moving out" of my Macs -- both the Mac Pro and the MacBook Pro -- at work, and I wanted to make notes about the software I have installed so when I get a new laptop... Read more
File Downloads with Django
2010 February 15
We recently added some reporting functions to an internal tool, including an export-to-excel feature powered by xlwt... Read more
Scratching an Itch
2010 January 16
Unless you've been under rock the last few months (or you just don't read technology blogs like I do...) you're probably aware that Apple is anticipated to make a big announcement later this month. If the rumors are right, they're going to release the long-awaited Tablet... Read more
The Unexpected
2009 April 28
I'm in Colorado all week working on a network and VoIP installation for my organization's new headquarters. They're moving in to a nice office suite, but we're pretty much doing the technology from the ground up. As with any project, getting all the pieces to fall into place at the right time can be a challenge. Here are some of the problems we've faced... Read more
Grading VoIP Call Quality
2009 April 14
We've been doing a lot of testing of our Voice-over-IP systems lately. We experiences some pretty horrendous voice quality in a series of high-profile conference calls last week, and are looking to ferret out the root causes and fix the problem... Read more
Recursive wget for FTPing a directory structure
2009 April 13
I know, I know - you don't use FTP anymore. You've been fully indoctrinated in the Way of Secure Sockets and would never use a protocol that passes your password in plaintext with such a flippant disregard for security. I'm with you... Read more