New Atheros Module and Ubuntu

Published on Sept. 22, 2009

I've been using Atheros for quite some time, and I've always liked the madwifi drivers. They allowed really easy switching into monitor mode, and decent levels of packet injection. However, since I'm mostly in an office now, instead of writing web apps in cafes and trying to score free internet, ... Read more.

Installing Debian 5.0 on Vortex86DX

Published on June 14, 2009

After writing about compiling a new kernel for the Vortex86DX, I've had quite a few people email me asking how I installed Debian in the first place. The installation is actually quite straightforward, but it involved several quirky techniques. After doing another install I decided to keep track of ... Read more.

Compiling kernel for Vortex86dx

Published on May 10, 2009

Update: I've written up a short tutorial on the method I used to install Debian 5.0 on this device. A few months ago I purchased the eBox-3300 from WDL Systems. The system was promptly shipped, and there were no "gotchas" from WDL. The little box fit my exact needs ... Read more.