For security reasons, a default install of Smoothwall 3.x isn’t designed to allow machines other than those on the GREEN network to use the NTP server running on the Smoothwall machine. But I find this is a bit annoying because the Smoothwall has a nice default ntpd config that synchronizes with a large [...]

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So, I’ve grown quite fond of the first Apple Mac I’ve ever owned, a 17″ MBP (MacBook Pro). I figure it is high time to write a little bit about it. However, I’m quite nervous doing so as I don’t want to come across as a “fan boy” but instead just provide some honest feedback about my experiences. So with a little reluctance, I’ll provide a summary of my Mac experiences.

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