Thousands separators for numbers in Python < 2.6
Python 2.7 and later have format(), but in Python 2.6 and lower, if you want to format big numbers with thousands separators, you are on your own. This code seem to work nicely and is tolerant.
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QoS on Cisco ASR
In CISCO-CLASS-BASED-QOS-MIB.my, Cisco says: Service policy is a policymap that is being attached to a logical interface. Because a policymap can also be a part of the hierarchical structure (inside a classmap), only a policymap that is directly attached to a logical interface is considered a service policy. Each service policy is uniquely identified by […]
nftables to replace iptables firewall facility in upcoming Linux kernel
Nftables has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Linux Kernel 3.13. After years of development – including a iptable-compatibility mode – the new kernel module is now ready for release. Nftable is simpler than iptables, it cleans up ip6 integration and it allows for easier rule scripting. Those interested to get going fast can […]
Source code for ARM GPU
Hope to finally get the source code of GPU drivers for ARM SoC’s Watch the progress of development: https://github.com/laanwj/etna_viv https://gitorious.org/lima https://github.com/freedreno/freedreno
convert from SplashID Safe to KeePass Password Safe
The new version 7.x of SplashData’s SplashID wants my database password on their site, pretending they need it to sync my DB over my own local link. Either it’s extremely dumb, or they work for NSA and collect their customer’s private keys. I don’t want to speculate what reason is behind this, so I decided […]
