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lanman95on Addressing Changes to PfSense Plus Home+Lab

I am really happy with IPFire on my home network. It doesn't have all the advanced features that PF/OPNSense have, but it's suitable for my needs.

lanman95on A Case of the MUMPS (2007)

I still work with Meditech Magic, which is derived from MUMPS. Meditech was founded by Neil Pappalardo, the original developer of MUMPS. A strange system for sure, but it is incredibly fast and reliable. Since the early 2000s it has run on top of Windows Server, and uses a proprietary terminal emulator and encrypted telnet for establishing connections to the system. Magic has long been eclipsed by their newer 3-tier and web platforms, though there's still lots of Magic installations still out there.

lanman95on FDA: Acetaminophen one of the most dangerous drugs on the market

Direct from the article:

"The best advice is very simple. Read the label. Acetaminophen is safe if you know how much you're taking. And be sure when combining medications not to exceed four thousand milligrams each day."

As with any medication, you have to follow the directions, be safe, and smart.

lanman95on Google Fi seemingly affected by latest T-Mobile data breach

When will T-Mobile take accountability for their repeated data breaches and fix the systemic issues? Is there anyone in the company who cares enough to do something?