VNC Server Fix
VNC Black Screen fix
Category: BBUS
VNC Server Maintenance Scheduled: 4/19/2016
(UPDATE: (4/19/2016 @15:16): I have done a few updates to the system. I had to install a couple of desktop environments, and I had to edit a couple files. Then, I proceeded to update our compilers and some Perl Modules that were not installed inside webmin. Right Now, I have successfully connected to cardinal’s VNC server on Display 9. I will also attempt to connect a root desktop as well,…
Barre community joins to honor Drew Bernier (April 10, 2016)
Photo by Sarah Milligan Children place flowers in a vase in memory of their friend, Drew Bernier, who died at age 7 of a rare disease. A service of remembrance and a celebration of his life was held on Saturday at the Barre Municipal Auditorium. BARRE — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening to mourn the death and celebrate the life of 7-year-old Drew Isaac Bernier who, with his affinity…
Flash: Adobe issues emergency update after ransomware attacks (VIA YAHOO)
Check your Web browser is running the latest version of Flash. And do it now. Adobe has issued a global alert to computer users around the world warning of a serious security flaw that leaves machines open to ransomware attacks. The company is urging all users to update to the most recent version of the software, which it rolled out Thursday, as soon as possible. Ransomware locks a user out of their machine…
Honoring Bernier: Superhero Day (VIA Times Argus) (4/8/21016)
BARRE — In honor of 7-year-old Drew Bernier, community members will wear their best superhero costume today. The day is being called Superhero Day, as Bernier was a big fan of superheroes. He died last week after a battle with a leukemia. Donations are welcome, and Drewstrong T-shirts will be available for sale at Granite City Graphics, 279-2883. The community is also invited to join in the celebration of Bernier’s…
NEW BLOG REGISTRATIONS: 4/6/2016: OFF)
SERVICE ALERT: BBUS BLOG REGISTRATIONS This weekend, (4/3/16) I received an email from a user that I thought was a spammer, that signed up for an account for the blogging system. the domain was mail.ru – in response to this, I have disabled new user registrations for blog services for the short term, until I can get a domain-level block tool to get rid of spamming registrations. (mail.ru is…
BBUS and Barre is DREW STRONG: In Memorium: Drew I. Bernier: Barre’s “Superhero”
Bernier Family GoFundMe Page I wanted to take a moment to comment on Drew Bernier, who was diagnosed with MDS, and recently passed away at Boston Children’s Hospital. I have been following the posts on Facebook, and have been saddened by his death, but he IS the definition of a “Superhero” Drew liked Superman and Batman: He was followed all over the world, due to the impact of…
FULL SYSTEM BACKUP (4/3/2016 @09:00)
(UPDATE: Cardinal’s Full System Backup has been completed: It took about 38 minutes to complete. Next, I will be refining my backup script so I don’t get duplication or directories in the backup set that are not needed. ~bsb (10:41)) Good Morning: Just to let everyone know: I am now commencing with a FULL system backup. I may have to edit the backup script, as it appears it’s just…
BBUS (Partial) BACKUP (04/01/16 @01:01 EDT)
Good Morning: SYSTEM BACKUP: 4/1/2016 (@01:01): I have begun the partial System Backup. At this time, all I am trying to do is to backup the following Directories: / (Tar files ftom the blog backups that have resided there for a while) /etc (Entire Directory Structure) /home (Entire Directory Structure) /home2 (Entire Directory Structure) /var (The entire Directory Structure) By the end of the Weekend (4/3/16,) I want…
Current Status as of 3/31/16 @10:14
Good Evening: I have edited several menus to add features, categories, and moved some posts around. In my last update regarding BBUS Blog V2.0, I said that I would be adding categories, and as necessary, moving postings from “Uncategorized” to more appropriate categories. Tonight, we are about 75-80 percent of the way to where I want the Blog to be at this time. As a precaution, this weekend, I…