Last week I briefly departed from reality, thanks to the inexplicable actions of the CRTC, but this week, I’m off the drugs and back on terra firma — sort of. Anyway, to celebrate my return to the ...

I was hoping that some of you who work in the industry might be willing to share some of your experiences as a UNIX systems administrator. I am still trying to figure out what to do with my life and ...

With the clocks turned back and the Big Vote about to happen, I’m up for a bit of nostalgia. And nothing pleases me more than doting on some of my favorite Unix commands, aliases and “tricks”.

Unix systems administration can be everything from a predictable job to one in which every day is a challenge. In a small shop, you’re likely to have many diverse responsibilities; you might even be ...