Category: Ramblings

The art of the correct decision

While recently reading an article I was reminded of the value of effective decision making. There are a number of decisions that need to be made over the next couple of months and it is often very difficult to make a good decision – we all know just how a bad decision can affect the …

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Current state of Peering

Ok, so there’s been a ton of hoopla around MWEB’s decision to refuse to pay for local transit. Few have openly supported them with many such as Telkom (SAIX)and MTN somewhat less than enthusiastic. I thought it might be of interest to provide my perspective as a proponent of public peering. Neology went live at …

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What is in a name – Neology

While Neology doesn’t make much use of the media, press releases or marketing we are often quoted or in the press. Our primary to-market opportunities are based on word-of-mouth, conferences and networking. In an effort to get our site updated I went hunting for some more info and press where Neology has been mentioned. Imagine …

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AfPIF – African Peeering and Interconnection Forum

I’m currently attending the African Peering and Interconnection Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. So far it has provided some rather interesting sessions and a great networking opportunity. It is being hosted by TESPOK and KIXP with various international sponsors – , ISOC, NetNod, Amsix and DE-CIX. These international players has directly added to the forum so …

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One IPv6 to rule them all

Invariably I find the most entertaining distractions when I’m supposed to be focussing all my attention on time sensitive ‘stuff’. Today is no exception, instead of finalising my Best Man’s speech for Mark Loxton (Overstreet) I prodded Telkom into getting IPv6 peering live with them at last. With the brilliant assistance of Pieter Bezuidenhout we …

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VMWare Server 2.0.2 Frustrations

Yes, I know it’s a free product. Yes, I know it works really well for most common applications Yes, I’m grumbling because I’m fighting basics late at night! BUT, why go and release a product to the community minus a basic feature such as proper VLAN support. Ok, so how do we fix this: Create …

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CNBC Africa panel discussion

Ok, so that didn’t go off too badly. CNBC Africa just broadcast the TechTalk panelist discussion with myself, Angus Hay (Neotel) and Arthur Goldstuck (World Wide Worx) regarding Spectrum allocations. Overall an interesting chat around regional and national allocations and the use-it or loose-it approach. I hope to get a online video copy availalbe soon …

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Damn idiot hit and run motor cyclist: KJY 142 GP

So, just sorted out my insurance claim for the break-in … and what’s next –  a DUMBASS decides to crash into my car tonight … damages bumper,side and back panels …. and then the fucker drives off! So, tomorrow I’m opening a case against the owner of the motor bike KJY142GP … if he’d only …

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What a month …

So, after absolute ages I eventually took some leave in April – an amazing holiday to be sure – though marred by a break-in on my property. Total time on site for the criminals – less than 2 minutes! – Got away with over 80K’s worth of stuff… Cops closed the case as unsolved after …

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Another day, another broken phone Blackberry Storm 2

For some reason I just don’t have luck when it comes to cell phones. I admit that I use phones to their full extent – often pushing it harder than they average guy might – but why, oh why do they always break so quickly. My previous few phones were all Windows Mobile devices – …

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