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AirPrint for Mac on Linux

Apple is finally offering printing services from your iOS device, they are marketing this capability as AirPrint and it is in fact an amalgam of a number of existing network technologies. There are some HP printers already configured for AirPrint, but the list is rather short. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could use your existing printers to do this?
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Building Your AFP TimeMachine

While it is possible to use a Windows or NFS share for your Apple TimeMachine backups, using the native Apple file sharing protocol (AFP) together with a service like Bonjour to broadcast the file services available you will find yourself with a much better file sharing experience. This tutorial walks you through how to configure your Ubuntu server to serve as an AFP host on your network and then discusses what you will need for TimeMachine to work properly.

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CableCARD Con Artists

It is an FCC requirement for cable companies to support CableCARD. The idea behind this is a consumer can purchase their own set-top box (TiVo or Windows Media Center) and use it interchangeably with different cable providers simply by plugging in a CableCARD adapter. In other words, it frees the consumer from a limited selection of hardware the cable companies have traditionally offered and allows you to purchase your own home media center and record anything you want.

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