[OPLIN 4cast] OPLIN 4Cast #129:, Virtual Servers, Xoopit, Twitter Tools, WiFi Security

[Bobbi Galvin]

*OPLIN 4Cast #129:
Virtual Servers, Xoopit, Twitter Tools, WiFi Security
*February 19, 2009


  /4casting technologies that could have an impact on public libraries.//
  Published every 4tnight!/

1. Server virtualization allows you to use a single set of hardware to 
drive multiple virtual servers. These virtual servers appear to the 
outside world as normal, stand alone machines, but all share the same 
resource pool allowing you to utilize server hardware to its full 
potential. While virtualization can be a savior for those short on space 
and servers, it can come at the cost of overall complexity.   Here are 
some links to free software to get you started:

    * VirtualBox <http://www.virtualbox.org/>
    * VMware Server <http://www.vmware.com/products/server/>
    * KVM <http://kvm.qumranet.com/kvmwiki/HOWTO>
    * Xen <http://www.xen.org/>

2. Xoopit for Gmail is a Firefox plugin that lets you browse your files, 
photos, videos, e-mail, etc. all in one spot.

    * Xoopit <https://www.xoopit.com/>
    * Hands on: Xoopit adds Facebook data to Gmail
      <http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2009/02/hands-on-xoopit-pokes-gmail-adds-it-to-facebook.ars>
    * Xoopit Marries Facebook Status Updates With Gmail
      <http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/13/xoopit-marries-facebook-status-updates-with-gmail/>
    * Get Your Facebook in Your Gmail with Xoopit's Updated Plugin
      <http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/get_your_facebook_in_your_gmail.php>

3. Twitter tools

    * HOW TO: Create Groups for Twitter
      <http://mashable.com/2009/02/15/twitter-groups-3/>
    * 20+ Great Twitter Tools for Firefox
      <http://mashable.com/2009/01/29/twitter-tools-for-firefox/>
    * TweetStats <http://tweetstats.com/>
    * Tons of Twittery Tips <http://lisnews.org/tons_twittery_tips>

4. WiFi security - the basics

    * Finding Intruders on a Network
      <http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=1489&page=3>
    * 10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security
      <http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelesssecurity/tp/wifisecurity.htm>
    * Enterprise WiFi Security Tips
      <http://www.tmcnet.com/voip/0109/enterprise-wifi-security-tips.htm>
    * So You Think Your Wi-Fi Network is Secure?
      <http://www.lucidlink.com/2008/01/wi-fi-security-for-dummies.html>

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Bobbi Galvin
OPLIN Customer Relations & Support
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