online since 1994 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ 2026-04-05T20:33:38+00:00 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/_media/wiki/logo.png text/html 2023-02-24T21:59:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/inside_sotkanet?rev=1677275965&do=diff Inside SOTKAnet This article was written in 2005. SOTKAnet indicator bank is a public accessible web information service that publishes detailed information on well-being and health in Finland. SOTKAnet was launched by STAKES, the National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health, on Monday 14th March 2005 at text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/nytech_nd_4020?rev=1677105451&do=diff Nytech ND-4020 This review and in-depth description was created 2004 - 2007. The latest update was done in July 2015. See for more details. See some photos shot with Nytech ND-4020! Nytech ND-4020 was my first digital camera. I purchased it June 2004 and used it very actively for three months. During that time I shot about 5 000 photos with it. The enthusiasm of photography spread like a fire and so the camera got replaced with text/html 2023-10-11T17:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_nas_power_consumption?rev=1697044405&do=diff The small NAS server: about power consumption The measurements were made and the writing started 2023-09-23. Writing completed 2023-10-11. Why measure the power consumption As power consumption of ICT equipment and power consumption in general have became popular subjects I decided to measure the power consumption of text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/fujifilm_x_s1?rev=1677105451&do=diff Fujifilm X-S1 This Fujifilm X-S1 review was initially created May 2013 and was last updated September 2015. My general rating: recommended for those who need all-in-one camera with good ergonomics. * General photos shot with Fujifilm X-S1 * Naisten Kymppi 25.5.2014 with Fujifilm X-S1 * Roosters - Butchers 6.9.2014 with Fujifilm X-S1 Pros * Nice all-in-one camera for walkaarounds, trips and holidays. text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/framework_comparison?rev=1676936233&do=diff Perl MVC frameworks: Catalyst, Dancer, Mojolicious Written in 2010. I used all the three Perl MVC frameworks (Catalyst, Dancer and Mojolicious) during this project. I started the project with Catalyst and implemented some of the core features and content pages with it. Then I started a side project to test Dancer framework. When the project started I found Mojolicious not to be mature enough for this system. But it developed a lot and later I decided to switch from Catalyst to Mojolicious. The… text/html 2023-02-24T21:57:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/ingo_weidner_analog_vs_digital_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275869&do=diff Ingo Weidner's Analog vs. Digital Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Ingo Weidner's “Analog vs. Digital” Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer * Sounds: 128 (one Blofeld bank) * Price: 30 € including VAT text/html 2023-02-24T21:57:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/ari_ahrendt_electric_body_machinery_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275845&do=diff Electric Body Machinery Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by Ari Ahrendt Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Electric Body Machinery Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by Ari Ahrendt * Sounds: 128 (one Blofeld bank) * Price: 30 € including VAT * text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/a?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: A A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: B>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin AC/DC Back in Black MCR AC/DC Black Ice CD 2020 Levykauppa Äx AC/DC Flick of the Switch CD 1998 Veljekset Keskinen Tuuri AC/DC Fly on the Wall CD 1998 text/html 2023-02-23T23:27:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/kodak_advantix_f300?rev=1677194830&do=diff Kodak Advantix F300 The year of origin of this review is 2005. Tästä sivusta on suomenkielinen versio. The only film camera that I've ever owned was Kodak Advantix F300. It was in my active roster from 1999 to 2002. Before that I used to borrow cameras from friends and used one-time-use -cameras. Kodak Advantix was very cheap. If I can remember correctly it cost 179 FIM at Anttila sale. The camera was a fixed-focus point-and-shoot camera, but was based on APS film so it was by far the easiest … text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/31?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 31: One-legged tower The one-legged tower used for photography and advertising (2001-05-03) Photo 30: No-car<<<<<< Photo 32: Wood anemones>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [One-legged tower] Photo 30: No-car<<<<<< Photo 32: Wood anemones>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/dedicated_or_virtual_server?rev=1677105451&do=diff A dedicated server or a virtual server These are my notes on choosing between Hetzner's Dedicated Server EQ 4 and Virtual Private Server VQ 19. This was written in 2011 so this may not reflect the current similarities and differences between the two server types. text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/postgresql_vs_sqlite?rev=1676936233&do=diff PostgreSQL vs SQLite Written in 2011. If you need a very fast relational database for a limited amount of data (up to some gigabytes) and don't need scalability on concurrent writes then SQLite is for you. It is a cleverly designed ultra-lightweight ACID compliant relational database that requires no administration. text/html 2023-02-22T20:46:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/alien_vanguard_waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677098779&do=diff Alien Vanguard Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by HG Fortune and Dimitri Schkoda Written in 2014. * The soundset reviewed: Alien Vanguard Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld by HG Fortune and Dimitri Schkoda * Sounds: 256 (two Blofeld banks) * Price: 39 € including VAT text/html 2023-02-24T19:56:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/society/the_empty_hospital?rev=1677268586&do=diff The empty hospital Written in 2014. The empty hospital is a classic parody of public spending in Yes Minister by BBC. In the comedy a new hospital was built but due to budget cuts there was no money left for medical staff. So there is only administration and other staff, no medical staff and only one patient. And the hospital is one of the best-run hospitals in country text/html 2023-02-26T17:32:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/system_description?rev=1677432730&do=diff About the design and implementation of Catz Written in 2011 so may contain outdated information. The key attributes * The service is stateless: the HTTP GET request's URL identifies the resource requested. There are no cookies nor sessions. * The public access is dynamic but read only. All data is loaded offline by a loader sumsystem. text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/s?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: S A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: R<<<<<< Music: T>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin S.I.B. vs The Tokens Feat. Jay Siegel The Lion Sleeps Tonight SD 1/2002 Anttila Asematunneli Helsinki Sabaton Carolus Rex CD 8/2012 Veljekset Keskinen Tuuri text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/sigma_30mm_ex_dc_hsm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Review of Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Facts * a good example of a high quality third party prime lens * estimated retail price 370 EUR * in my use from 4/2007 to 11/2009 text/html 2023-02-22T06:32:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/cameras_lenses_and_else?rev=1677047561&do=diff Camera and lenses are not all you need Written in 2005, latest update 2010. If you are into serious photography, the first things you need are a camera body and one or more lenses. But in addition to these there are many things that are needed or come handy. Here are non-conclusive lists of things that I use or have used. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/ricoh_gr?rev=1677105451&do=diff Ricoh GR Review initially created June 2013, latest update September 2014. My rating: recommended for those who require the best possible image quality in a pocketable size and can live with a fixed 28 mm lens Pros * The best camera is the one that's with you and this camera has the potential to be it. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/cognos_bi?rev=1677105451&do=diff The automatic IBM Cognos BI Motto: Run your Business Intelligence, don't let your Business Intelligence run you! Written in 2013. I've been working with IBM Cognos BI (Business Intelligence) system for some years. Our application area for the BI system differs from typical application areas: we use it to provide public internet reporting and OLAP analysis tools. These are based on data extracted from our registers and other statistical data sources. text/html 2023-09-22T21:31:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/one_disk_nas?rev=1695418296&do=diff Creating a small NAS server based on OpenMediaVault The initial version written 2020-07-15. Latest update 2020-08-01. See a separate page for long-term impressions. My goal was to create a small and simple network attached storage (NAS) server to serve as a file sharing server between devices connected to home network. The performance requirements for this system were low. I wanted to file storage to be encrypted. text/html 2023-09-22T21:33:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_nas_impressions?rev=1695418415&do=diff The small NAS server: long-term impressions 2023-09-23: Writing in progress... Impressions after six months Impressions after six months written in 2021-02-21. The system has been running for about six months now and I'm still very happy of this setup. text/html 2023-02-23T23:54:49+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/the_zeus_malware_incident?rev=1677196489&do=diff The ZeuS malware incident This report was written in 2014, latest update 2017-10-22. Summary in Finnish. My Windows 7 desktop computer was hit by ZeuS malware or some variant of it. It wasn't detected by virus scanners and so it lived on the computer at least over a month, maybe much longer. Here is the full story. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/akai_mpc_live_effects?rev=1677105451&do=diff A quick dive into the effects of Akai MPC Live Created 2017-10-22 while my website celebrates its 23th anniversary. If you wonder what Akai MPC live is then check this review. You can use four effects at a time as insert effects. You can also set master effects to effect all the tracks in the mix. Effects can also be used when sampling, if you prefer. text/html 2023-02-24T21:58:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/waldorf_blofeld?rev=1677275918&do=diff Waldorf Blofeld Desktop Written in 2014, latest update 2015. Waldorf Blofeld is currently one of my primary synthesizers in my home studio. I've the SL sample option installed. I've been using the synth over a year now and here are my findings so far. Pros * Blofeld is an affordable quality synthesizer. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/waldorf_streichfett?rev=1677105451&do=diff Waldorf Streichfett Written in 2015. Waldorf had already showed great innovations by releasing Blofeld and Rocket. Then they released even more non-traditional synthesizer called Streichfett. I am a big fan of string sounds. I found that with my Blofeld I was playing string sounds perhaps half of the time. So after my positive feelings on text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/yamaha_mo6?rev=1677105451&do=diff Yamaha MO6 Written in 2013. Yamaha MO6, officially called Yamaha MO6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer is one of my keyboard instruments. I use it for general playing, composing and as a master keyboard in my home studio. I think it is a nice keyboard with large variety of sounds as it is based on Yamaha Motif sounds. I also like the feel and playability of the 61-key keyboard and the possibility to control the sounds on-the-fly with knobs and sliders (although there is less controls than t… text/html 2023-02-23T23:32:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/society/paypal_billing_agreements?rev=1677195165&do=diff Check your PayPal billing agreements Written in 2014. If you are a PayPal user you should be aware of pre-approved payments (aka billing agreements, aka recurring payments). Some of the payments you make with PayPal create a billing agreement that allows the merchant to bill you automatically. This is a handy feature when you use a service like text/html 2023-02-24T21:55:04+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/service_management?rev=1677275704&do=diff Catz service management Latest update 2022-07-16. This page contains short process descriptions, notes and checks for Catz application engine management and for version upgrades. This page is provided as public to show an example how a Perl- and Mojolicious-based application can be managed. This also gives me online access to the notes. text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/d?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: D A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: C<<<<<< Music: E>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin DGM Change Direction CD 18.8.2001 Veljekset Keskinen Tuuri DJ 2000 Häkkinen on ykkönen SD 1/2002 Anttila Asematunneli Helsinki DJ Bobo text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/f?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: F A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: E<<<<<< Music: G>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin FM Aphrodisiac MC Anttila Graniittitalo Helsinki Faith No More King for a Day MC Faith No More The Real Thing CD Ariman webstore text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/m?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: M A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: L<<<<<< Music: N>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin Mac Bueno & Tatc Snadisti nollegee CD gift Machine Men Circus of Fools CD 19.9.2025 Levykauppa Äx Machine Men Elegies CD 10/2007 text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/start?rev=1758372847&do=diff My music collection List initially created 1996. Latest update 2025-09-20. Music collection The items are listed according to the first letter of the artist's name. Music: AMusic: BMusic: CMusic: DMusic: EMusic: FMusic: GMusic: HMusic: IMusic: JMusic: KMusic: LMusic: MMusic: NMusic: OMusic: PMusic: QMusic: RMusic: SMusic: TMusic: UMusic: VMusic: WMusic: XMusic: YMusic: Z On these subpages you will find all titles in my music collection. The tables contain all music DVDs, CDs, LPs and casse… text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/stratovarius?rev=1758372847&do=diff Stratovarius A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. An artist page is available for artists having at least 5 items in the collection. Artist Album Format Date Origin Stratovarius A Million Light Years Away SD 6/2001 Stratovarius webstore text/html 2025-09-20T12:54:07+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/music/music_collection/w?rev=1758372847&do=diff Music: W A part of my music collection listing. Listing updated 2025-09-20. Music: V<<<<<< Music: X>>>>>> Artist Album Format Date Origin WASP Helldorado CD 2000 Veljekset Keskinen Tuuri WASP The Last Command MCR WASP WASP MCR 28.1.1984 Waltari Decade CD Stockmann Tampere text/html 2023-02-22T22:32:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_1d_mark_3?rev=1677105134&do=diff Canon EOS 1D Mark III Review created 2010, latest update 2012. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 1D Mark III Canon EOS 1D Mark III (aka Canon EOS 1D3) was my primary camera body from October 2009 to August 2013 and I used it very actively. It was replaced by Canon EOS 6D. When my beloved 40D started to show signs of use on the shutter release button I checked what was the situation on the market. Just about then the rumours on text/html 2023-02-23T23:24:20+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/the_future_of_dslr_bodies?rev=1677194660&do=diff The future of DSLR bodies This article was written in 2008. In my opinnion the DSLR bodies have been designed very conservatively. There is really not much new and innovative in them. The marketing hype just exaggerates all the minimal improvements. What are the features I would like to see on future DSLR bodies? text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_135mm_l_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Review of Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM telephoto lens. Review created 2008, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Facts * the king of Canon telephoto prime lenses * estimated retail price 1100 EUR * in my use from 11/2008 to current date text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/23?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 23: Old tyres Some old tyres, notice the painted one (2001-05-03) Photo 22: Check pattern<<<<<< Photo 24: Minitower>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Old tyres] Photo 22: Check pattern<<<<<< Photo 24: Minitower>>>>>> Keimola Motor Stadium · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:52+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/1998_2001_keimola_motor_stadium/s2?rev=1720984072&do=diff Keimola Motor Stadium, page 2 Page 2 Photos from the abandoned Keimola motor stadium, 1998 - 2001 · 41 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Keimola Motor Stadium<<<<<< · Here are the last photos [One-legged tower · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 31] [Wood anemones · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 32] [Straight · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 33] [Lada · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 34] [Texaco · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 35] [Entrance · Keimola Motor Stadium · photo 36] [Skatepark · Keimola Mo… text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/5?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 5: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down one or two step(s) (2004-08-07 Patala Jämsänkoski Nytech ND-4020) Photo 4: Sun behind buildings<<<<<< Photo 6: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 4: Sun behind buildings<<<<<< Photo 6: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:07:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/6?rev=1720984078&do=diff Photo 6: The sunset The sky on a sunset, shot on a tripod and correcting the exposure down one or two step(s) (2004-08-07 Patala Jämsänkoski Nytech ND-4020) Photo 5: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 7: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [The sunset] Photo 5: The sunset<<<<<< Photo 7: The sunset>>>>>> Nytech ND-4020 photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi jamsankoski sky text/html 2024-07-14T19:08:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/1?rev=1720984081&do=diff Photo 1: USA Biron Gymnastics Show Team (USA): Hearts Beat as One First photo · Photo 2: USA>>>>>> Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [USA] First photo · Photo 2: USA>>>>>> Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2024-07-14T19:08:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20150717_gymnaestrada_fig_gala/2?rev=1720984081&do=diff Photo 2: USA Biron Gymnastics Show Team (USA): Hearts Beat as One Photo 1: USA<<<<<< Photo 3: USA>>>>>> Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [USA] Photo 1: USA<<<<<< Photo 3: USA>>>>>> Gymnaestrada 2015: FIG Gala · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “”