[ from advogato, entry #46 ]

linux-wlan-ng

-pre5 out today, marking the culmination of a complete script and configuration system rewrite. One set of shared library functions used by all scripts, including pcmcia, hotplug, and init/rc scripts. And one set of configuration files that's considerably more flexible than the old stuff. And integrated support for scanning and automatically joining the appropriate network! '/etc/init.d/wlan start' will fire off a scan, and join my office, home, friends'.. whatever network is on the "allowed" list. And each network has its own configuration files (for WEP, etc), or a system-wide default.

Unfortunately, you need relatively new firmware for the scan stuff to work, due to bugs that can result in the hardware locking up when you issue a scan. :) And the hotplug stuff isn't quite right yet, but it looks like it's just an issue with my hotplug arrangement.

The new scripts also require /proc to be enabled to properly function, but in all fairness, so does a lot of other stuff on a modern Linux box. And embedded systems will use much more carefully crafted scripts anyway.

In other news

The powers that be bequeathed a Mitsubishi NX85 18.1" flat-panel screen on me yesterday. Damn, this thing is nice. 350:1 contrast ratio, and an obscene viewing angle for a LCD screen. The only problem now is that I don't have a place to put my Russian Dolls of Clinton and his women. But for now, I'm doing the dualhead thing; though this old screen is shot to the point where I'll probably just chuck it soon.

I have *five* screens hooked up and running right now. sheesh. Only four machines. :) I think I need more desk space.

Also finally received my new Y-pipe for the car. Didn't come with the necessary gaskets, and unfortunately, the dealer is out until next Wednesday. It's just as well; I don't plan on doing the work myself.. and it'll take a few days for a shop to squeeze me in. It'll be nice to not have to breathe exhaust fumes when idling at lights!

Oh, and I'm heading off to Turkey the day after Thanksgiving. Don't people normally go TO Florida during the winter? Silly parental units and their strongarm tactics. :)

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