NTP is an Internet protocol for synchronizing computer system clocks by exchanging data packets over networks with variable latency. NTP uses the UDP protocol as its transport layer (port 123). It is designed to withstand the effects of variable latency. In this post I explain how to configure NTP on a GNU/Linux machine (Gentoo distribution) to set and maintain the correct time, while also serving as a time server on your home network. …
The rsync program comes bundled with Mac OSX, but if you need a more recent version with additional features – such as metadata preservation, extended character support, or cross-platform character handling – you’ll need to install one of the latest versions. …
Back in 2002 I decided to start sharing technical documentation and this is the first post I ever wrote. It explains how to work with a piece of software called Nibbleblog. Shortly after I moved to Wordpress and nowadays (2021) I have switched to “Jekyll + GitHub Pages”. I’m keeping this first post as a reference. …