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PJSIP: Command-Line VoIP Client for Linux

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Some time ago, I was tasked at work with finding an IP telephony client that used the SIP protocol, ran on linux, and did everything from the command line. The goal was to have a program that could be deployed at remote networks to test the quality and performance ...

VirtualBox: Emancipation for Virtual Machines

Monday, December 10th, 2007

If you're scared of trying a new operating system because some of your programs won't work, or if you want a way to try out a new system without changing your existing setup, then let me introduce you to virtual machines. A virtual machine allows you to emulate an ...

A Media Center for the Masses

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Picture this: You come home from a hard day's work and all you want to do is relax and watch a movie or listen to your favorite music. Now where did you put that DVD? It's not in its case, and the huge box of movies in the corner ...

A Safer Home Network For Under $100

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Stop! Don't buy that cheap router! So-called "plug 'n play" routers are the cause of more home network problems and security holes than anything else. Why would you pay $50 or more for a migraine in a square box? I'll show you how to build your ...