Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Discovered a problem with the home web server, took a few minutes to fix it—somehow my ip config got lost and I couldn't remember all the settings so I had to look them up. Breakfast at the cafeteria: scrambled eggs, potatoes, wheat toast, 2 sausage links. I thought the home webserver problem was fixed, but when I got to work, I realized it still wasn't. Gave Chris a USB printer cable. Helped Cindy with Powerpoint questions. Password issues and mysql account setup for Eric. Sent Eric Outlook tip #8. Troubleshot computer issues for Chris: unable to print to printer at home, Outlook connection problems, installed OS X updates including a BIOS update, fixed the printing problem, made changes which might resolve the Outlook connection problem. Had trouble installing Firefox 2.0.0.8 over 2.0.0.1 in OS X: "The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items." Problem happens while logged in as domain admin and also while logged in as local admin. Currently unresolved. Attended late a performance by Marga Gomez in Cole Hall. It's always a pleasure to watch her perform her standup comedy. During the performance the fire alarm went off and I just rolled my eyes because this happened a few days ago during our white coat ceremony. I just left and didn't bother to stay for the rest—there was only 15 minutes left anyhow. Lunch: bbq pork with imperial rolls from Minh Tri, Snapple green apple white tea from Bear Snacks, sat in the library courtyard in the shade. It's very hot and sunny today. Made live winter draft schedules for Lucia. Self study work with Barbara. Network connection followup with Eric and Tony H. Made live our new news feed (RSS), sent an announcement to Cindy, Susie, Eric, and Public Affairs. Chatted with Susie. Began work on the self study. Helped Eric make his first homepage news story live. Chatted briefly with Susie about the intranet. Left work late. Home. Chatted briefly on the phone with Nate. Fixed the home internet connection problem. Dinner at home by myself: rice, leftovers, peppermint organic lemonade. Chatted with Patrick and Tony Q on IM. Planned Thanksgiving dinner arrangements with Patrick.