Assume we would like to execute several independent tasks in parallel and we would like to wait till these tasks are completed. For example we would like to copy a set of files to several (remote) hosts and get a signal when we are ready with this copying task to ALL hosts so we can… Continue reading Parallel bash scripts – waiting for completion
Volkswagen Passat Highline 2.0 TDI DPF (B6)
This stylish dark gray Volkswagen Passat sixth generation (B6) is equipped with a diesel particle filter and a 2-liter diesel engine. Features First registration: July 17th, 2006 Mileage (end of November 2009): 105.000 km 103 kW / 140 pk 2.0 TDI (1.968 cm3 diesel) Manual gear (6 gears) Front wheel drive Diesel Particle Filter… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat Highline 2.0 TDI DPF (B6)
Dynamic public IP-address / Call – Home
Assume you do have a computer connected to the Internet which obtains it’s public IP-address dynamicly. Some providers like 1und1 in Germany require that the xDSL line is reset every day at least one time. At that moment you obtain a new IP-address from a pool of addresses. Privacy This dynamic IP-address is great if… Continue reading Dynamic public IP-address / Call – Home
Smart meter
Some weeks ago, new electricity and gas meters were installed. Yes, it was time to install the smart meter variants (‘slimme meter’). Enexis is the distribution network operator and selected in this case the Sagemcom XS210 as smart meter. The great thing of these meters is, that there is a possibility to read out the… Continue reading Smart meter