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Instead of typing posts for your reading pleasure I spent last night replacing networking equipment. For the last several years my network has been running off of a Netgear router. Last week I could hear the bearing in the router’s fan starting to go to Hell so I started looking for a replacement (admittedly I could have replaced the fan but that device is so old it doesn’t even have IPv6 support so it was a good excuse to upgrade).

For AgoraFest we’ve been using Ubiquiti access points to build our mesh network. I’ve really enjoyed working with the hardware so I decided to look into Ubiquiti’s wired options. As it turns out their wired networking equipment is pretty nice so I ordered an EdgeRouter Lite and EdgeSwitch Lite (the Lite versions lack Power over Ethernet, which I didn’t need). They’re now up and running. I still have to fine tune the configurations but you can see this site so the important work is done.

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Some fuckstick hit me with a car while I was out biking Friday night. Although I’m fine, nothing was broken because I actually wear quality gear, I’m still store as hell and not feeling the blogging. Check back tomorrow.

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Last night’s CryptoPartyMN meeting, as is usually the case, ran late. I didn’t get a chance to write anything for you dear readers but I can tell you that the next CryptoParty is likely to be on either the second or third weekend in August. It will depend on venue availability though.

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My evening was spent at last night’s CryptoParty meeting so I didn’t have time to write anything for all of you.

If you’re in the Twin Cities area and you’re interested in learning about computer security keep an eye on the CryptoPartyMN website though. We generally have meetings every other Tuesday.

Nothing to See Here, Move Along

My evening was spent finalizing the setup on my new mail server and cursing Xcel energy for failing to actually provide power to my residence. There’s nothing to see here but if you send an e-mail to me you can experience my fancy new server.

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Last night’s panel discussion (which was awesome by the way) went pretty late and the after party went later. I’m too tired to write anything of substance.

As a brief summary I just want to say it was a privilege and an honor to be part of a panel with both William Binney and Todd Pierce. Everybody involved in organizing the event did a stellar job as well. I’ll write up a more detailed aftermath later but if you want a good overview of the event now the fine folks at MNAnarchy put up a podcast immediately after the panel concluded.

This Site Now Rated A+ on the Qualys SSL Server Test

This site has had an A rating on the Qualys SSL Server Test. Although an A rating is nice it’s not an A+. After swapping out the old StartSSL intermittent certificate I’m proud to say that this site now has an A+ rating.

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I was at a net neutrality debate last night. Alcohol and anarchist friends were involved. Needless to say I didn’t get done until late so there’s nothing for you to see here. Move along. Or don’t. It’s up to you.

I’m Not Here Right Now

I’ve got a wedding to officiate. You guys entertain yourselves.

Look Over There

Because there’s nothing here. I’m officiating a wedding this weekend (yeah, I have one of those sweet Internet ordinations) and as part of the ceremony the couple to be wed asked me to give a short speech about marriage. Instead of blogging I’m writing that speech. And because I’m a history nerd this speech requires me to do a bit of research into the history of marriage, which is taking more time than I originally estimated. The bottom line is that you get nothing more today and the rest of the week will be iffy to. If you feel gypped I will be more than happy to send you a refund.