Jan 2006

Oops

Below is a graph of the processor loads on one of the Xserves we use for WebObjects deployment. I guess those threading locks were not quite right.

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Even with the two processors flat-out for three days, over the weekend, and a significant temperature rise on the processors and in the enclosure, Apple's Server Software has no way to send an alert via email.

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Transparent Room Screen Saver

Been working on updating the Transparent Room screen saver for MacOS X recently. QuickTime movie of the screensaver (requires QuickTime 7). The screen saver uses Core Image, a Quartz Composition and OpenGL, making the minimum system requirement 10.4 with a graphics card.

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Benjamin Miller