Demonoid Staffers Launch New Site to Keep the Legacy Alive
As one of the oldest torrent communities, Demonoid has gone through many ups and downs over the years. The site regularly disappeared, only to resurface later, which gave it the reputation of a comeback-kid. However, last summer things changed when Deimos, the site’s founder, went missing. After months of uncertainty and downtime, it became clear that the site wasn’t coming back this time. Deimos is believed to have passed...
24 sysadmin job interview questions you should know
As a geek who always played with computers, a career after my masters in IT was a natural choice. So, I decided the sysadmin path was the right one. In the process of my career, I have grown quite familiar with the job interview process. Here is a look at what to expect, the general career path, and a set of common questions and my answers to them. read...
Introduction to GNU Autotools
Have you ever downloaded the source code for a popular software project that required you to type the almost ritualistic ./configure; make && make install command sequence to build and install it? If so, you’ve used GNU Autotools. If you’ve ever looked into some of the files accompanying such a project, you’ve likely also been terrified at the apparent complexity of such a build system. read...
How to transition into a career as a DevOps engineer
DevOps engineering is a hot career with many rewards. Whether you’re looking for your first job after graduating or seeking an opportunity to reskill while leveraging your prior industry experience, this guide should help you take the right steps to become a DevOps engineer. read...