Douglas Rehfeldt

mount error 12 = Cannot allocate memory

D Rehfeldt — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:54:16 +0000

I needed to get some (okay, a lot) of data moved off of a linux box and the only available space was on a locally networked windows 7 workstation. Normally, I would just image to my linux server, but there wasn’t enough free space and time was of the essence. I was using the SystemRescueCD running from my USB flash drive tool set and kept getting the mount error. A Google search led me to the fix.

Basically: “This key in the system registry must be modifed or created:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
\Parameters\IRPStackSize

If the key is there, increase it a bit to say 15 or 18. If the key does
not exist, as in my case, create a new DWORD Value. Name it
IRPStackSize. Double click on it to edit the value, put a check on the
Decimal radio button for the Base so that you can see the parameter value
as a decimal value and not a hexidecimal value. Give the new key a value
of 15 and reboot. If that is not enough, raise it a little to let’s say 18
and then reboot again.”

More information on the IRPStackSize is on Mirosoft’s website.

And as usual, it’s a good idea to backup the Windows registry prior to making changes.

Get involved, help stop SOPA and PIPA

D Rehfeldt — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:30:15 +0000

The movements to stop #SOPA and #PIPA have been gathering momentum. I’m worried that this activism will not be enough to sway the politicians supporting this bill, due to the money that they take for political activity. Passing of these bills will truly demonstrate the paid-for-politics of our system when opposition is so great. Let your representatives know that you are against SOPA and PIPA, at least in its current form. And make it clear that if they support these bills, then they will not only lose your vote, but they will gain your active opposition in the next election.

Cya 2011

D Rehfeldt — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:34:56 +0000

Out with the old and in with new.

Using BCC

D Rehfeldt — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:27:56 +0000

Please help the less informed to use the BCC field when mass e-mailing those Holiday messages, or any bulk messages for that matter. If your one of the informed, please help just one person who is less informed to get educated on the BCC field.

http://resultswebsite.com/Netiquette_101.html

Some e-mail etiquette tips: http://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Your-Email-Etiquette

Stop SOPA

D Rehfeldt — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:01:05 +0000

Help to stop SOPA.

Remembering those who have served.

D Rehfeldt — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:59:38 +0000

I salute the veteran survivors and often think of those who gave everything performing their duty.

Block Telemarketeers on the iPhone iOS5

D Rehfeldt — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:35:14 +0000

The number of telemarketing and robo-calls to my mobile phone have increased lately. Enough so that I decided to spend a few minutes working out a way to block these calls. Unfortunately, I can’t just block a number on my iPhone and AT&T like I can with the “landline” and Ooma. A quick internet search turned up a workaround , but I wanted to update the information for iOS 5. Matt’s process is simple:
1. Create or download a ringtone that consists of a few seconds of silence.
2. Open iTunes, connect your iPhone, and import this as an additional ringtone
3. Create a new iPhone contact named “Telemarketer”, which becomes a blacklist, and choose the new silence ringtone as the custom ringtone.

Every time a telemarketer or robo-caller calls, just add that phone number to this contact.

I also edited the new contact making the following changes:
4. Assign a vibration of None.
5. Assign a text tone of None.
6. Assign a custom contact image.

my telemarketer contact image

While this isn’t really blocking the caller, it is a good work around. Thanks Matt.

Get your next gig in writing

D Rehfeldt — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:29:41 +0000

Your next short-term (or maybe a longer-term) gig requires a contract to help protect you. While even contracts may be broken, at least you can take the contract to court (when signed by both parties). According to the Freelancers Union, a contract establishes clear expectations and may help you get paid if your client decides to hold out on their end of the deal. With high unemployment and the increased use of temporary workers by companies, a contract is vital. Fortunately, the Freelancers Union has a Contract Creator to help with this process. I’m not a lawyer, so I always consult with an appropriate attorney when dealing with the intricacies of the law, and you should too.

GrrCON

D Rehfeldt — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:06:53 +0000

GrrCON (pronounced “Grrrr Con”) will run on September 16th, from 7am to 7pm, at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 16th, 2011.

Remembering the legacy of a giant

D Rehfeldt — Sat, 21 May 2011 22:19:49 +0000

Today I was reminded of Mattie Stepanek’s inner strength and global mission. While I never met this boy, my introduction to him on a television program and through his writings, I feel that he was here on Earth for a great purpose. For me, Mattie’s legacy is a reminder that I should do more to pass on a message of hope and peace. Mattie was a giant person and his message lives on through me.