Basic DNS: PTR Records and Why You Care

A PTR record is what lets someone do a "reverse" DNS lookup - that is, they have your IP address and want to know what your host/domain is. At any Unix/Linux command line, you can use "dig -x" to do a reverse lookup:

XP Service Pack 2 Block Expires Today

Today, April 12, 2005 sees the ability of the optional XP blocking tool, which prevents Microsoft's XP Service Pack 2 from being downloaded, expire. This means if you had selected the option to delay the download and installation of SP2, you can no longer do so.

Mac OS X Tiger Set For April 29 Launch

Apple is preparing to go to another level with its upcoming OS. Offering what is being called "The World's Most Advanced Operating System," today Apple announced the highly anticipated next version of its Mac OS X, which now resides at 10.4, called Tiger will be available to consumers on Friday, April 29th.