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2005 Apr 01
1
Vernier Caliper function vernier()
...However, the discussion about it took me back so vividly
to the old days that, paranormally, I felt once again
the urge to ascertain magnitudes as it used to be, and
should be, done.
I have therefore implemented, and hereby donate to the
R community, a new function vernier() which implements
the Venier Caliper.
Its definition is below. Test it by entering
vernier(pi+sqrt(.182))
By following the instructions you should find that
the result is
x = 3 Units + 5 Tenths + 7 Hundredths
which is good enough for anyone. It generalises to
non-decimal Vernier Calipers (change the default "n=10...
1998 May 12
25
Checking remote servers
I''d like to hear some suggestions about securely administering a
system remotely. Here''s the application: a project is going to
scatter some server machines around the US. The server machines will
be running Linux, with the only network servers being a custom
application.
Ignoring the separate question of physical security, how can I
remotely check the system''s