Apache2 fails to start on boot (but subsequent manual starts work fine)
I migrated a virtual machine running the Apache 2 web server software on Debian wheezy GNU/Linux from Bytemark's legacy virtual machine infrastructure to their new BigV infrastructure. Staging this on my internal virtual infrastructure worked without a hitch. However, on the true infrastructure, Apache failed to start on boot with the following message. It would restart without issue if I then logged on and started it manually.
'ACID' compliant NoSQL document database
Following on from FoundationDB's graph store, they are now proposing a document store. Again, there is emphasis on 'ACID' compliance. So, unlike most other newcomers to the database scene, their database will support the protections familar to RDBMS database administrators. The database should be protected from interference and corruption, and benefit from protection of saved transactions.
Matt and William Shatner
Matt had the opportunity to meet, and have his photo taken, with the legendary William Shatner yesterday in London. This was the Destination Star Trek event at the ExCeL Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Judge Rinder
Judge Robert Rinder is a criminal barrister. He has a new day time TV show called Judge Rinder on ITV1 HD. This appears to be a British version of the famous Judge Judy. For those people only familiar with Judge Judy, here are some translations. JR: I can smell a fart in a lift = JJ: I'm a truth machine. JR: Porky pies = JJ: Baloney. Curiously the programme finishes by playing the Babylon 5 theme tune.
Migrate/Upgrade Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr) GNU/Linux from 32 bit to 64 bit HowTo
This brief HOWTO shows how to take a working 32 bit 14.04 installation and convert it into a 64 bit system. You will be able to keep all your programs, settings and data. You start with a 32 bit system that can run 64 bit programs, then convert it to a 64 bit system that can run 32 bit programs.
With the release of Ubuntu LTS 14.04 (Trusty Tahr), the ability to use the multiarch facility to upgrade to 64 bit is easier than ever. Much simpler than upgrading 12.04 and an evolution of upgrading Debian 7 or 8.
Hibernation complete fix after upgrading to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Lots of issues with Gnome after upgrading Ubuntu GNU/Linux from 12.04 LTS to 14.04 LTS. The fix for most issues is to first login with the Ubuntu (Unity) session before choosing another session.
Anyway, hibernation ceases to be available after the upgrade.
Chelmsford summer beer festival 2014
It is now time to start preparing for the Chelmsford summer beer and cider festival 2014. It starts at 12pm (noon) on Tuesday 15th of July and finishes at 11pm on Saturday 19th July. Just as last year, the event will be held at Admirals Park, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2LY.
Please read on or see the official CAMRA site for further information.
OpenVMS on GNU/Linux – part 3 (Alpha emulation)
In this instalment we will try (mostly without success) to run Alpha emulation on GNU/Linux. There are some links that are a good starting place. There is a good starting guide about Personal Alpha, which was mentioned in the registration process. However this software
OpenVMS on GNU/Linux – part 2 (hobbyist licence)
In part1 we registered with DECUServe. I have waited nearly a week so it's about time to register for my hobbyist licence.
OpenVMS on GNU/Linux – part 1 (registration)
In this series we will follow various steps to download and install OpenVMS for hobbyist use. Perhaps suprisingly, OpenVMS is still prevalent in commercial environments. I have either used or witnessed it in 75% of my placements.