10 Nov, 2005
dns blacklists in validatetrackbacks
I have noticed that the validatetrackback plugin was doing "expensive" work when it wasn't really necessary to do this. I have seen some trackbacks come from machines that are listed on real time dns blacklists.
Doing a dns check is a lot faster than downloading a html file and parsing through it, or even running the Bayesian filter. So I added an option in the validatetrackbacks script to check the black lists before doing any expensive operations.
I have posted a copy of the plugin here, but my hope is to check it into the tree in the next few days.
Technorati Tags: security, trackbacks
10 Nov, 2005
pLog is now LifeType
pLog has been renamed LifeType. At the same time, the team has redesigned the web site. Apparently, Amazon holds the "plog" trademark in the US.
Technorati Tags: LifeType, pLog
10 Nov, 2005
Added timeout in validatetrackback plugin
I added a time out to the validatetrackback plugin for pLog. Now this plugin will not leave a thread around if the server specified in the trackback leaves the connection open. This has been checked into svn.
Technorati Tags: trackbacks
10 Nov, 2005
Updated Post Trackback script
I updated the Post Trackbacks script. Now it correctly handles titles that have quotation characters in them. You can download the script from this page.
Technorati Tags: trackbacks
10 Nov, 2005
Make disk image from folder
I was attempting to create a Automator action that would create a disk image from a folder. After spending about 10 minutes trying to do this, I saw this hint that describes a easier way. All you have to do is to drag the folder onto the Disk Utility application icon.
Technorati Tags: Mac OS X
10 Nov, 2005
Using Wi-Fi at Willy's
In a previous post, I mention that Armadillo Willy's has Wi-Fi Internet access. I thought that it was pretty silly to mix computers and barbeque. But here I am eating my chopped briscit, while using my laptop.
My wife is out of town for a couple of days, so I am home watching the kids. The babysitter came over for a few hours, so I am taking this opportunity to check my work email. Bit since I was pretty hungry, I didn't want to just go to Starbucks to use the network access there.