online since 1994 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ 2026-06-01T13:12:02+00:00 https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/ https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/_media/wiki/logo.png 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/catz/meta_and_social?rev=1677105451&do=diff Catz metadata and social media integration Mandatory page metadata The base template base/heavy.html.ep forces the following metadata on all pages. tag explanation meta http-equiv content-type meta http-equiv content-language content langauge is also set on html and body so we really are on the safe side 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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/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 2023-02-24T21:59:25+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 2023-02-23T23:54:49+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 2023-02-22T20:46:19+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 2023-02-26T17:32:10+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 2023-10-11T17:34:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/about?rev=1697045648&do=diff About this site Page last updated 2023-05-03. Luettavissa myös suomeksi. You can contact the webmaster by sending an email to info at-character heikkisiltala dot net. Background You are watching the latest incarnation of my personal website. I've been running a personal website since October 22nd 1994. The site has been running 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 2023-09-22T21:33:35+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 2023-02-22T06:32:41+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 2023-02-17T21:33:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/dokuwiki_notes_and_tricks?rev=1676669608&do=diff Dokuwiki notes and tricks Latest update 2023-02-17. My preferred template My preferred DokuWiki template is Bootstrap3. This site is using theme Cosmo. I also like United theme a lot. Before switching to Bootstrap3 I used to use Typowiki template. Automatic UI language selection based on URL * Installed languages: en, fi 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/music/comparing_waldorfs?rev=1677105451&do=diff Comparing the small Waldorf synthesizers Created 2015, latest update 2017-10-18. A German company Waldorf has come up with a set of interesting small form factor hardware synthesizers: Blofeld, Pulse 2, Rocket and Streichfett. All the three boxes have their own fields where they shine. text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/110?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 110: M/S Silja Serenade Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: M/S Silja Serenade (Silja Line) arrives in Mariehamn. More light was added by an external flash unit set to full power and by setting the camera body to ISO 3200. Photo 109: M/S Silja Serenade<<<<<< Photo 111: M/S Silja Serenade>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/111?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 111: M/S Silja Serenade Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: M/S Silja Serenade (Silja Line) arrives in Mariehamn. More light was added by an external flash unit set to full power and by setting the camera body to ISO 3200. Photo 110: M/S Silja Serenade<<<<<< Photo 112: M/S Silja Serenade>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/112?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 112: M/S Silja Serenade Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark: M/S Silja Serenade (Silja Line) arrives in Mariehamn. More light was added by an external flash unit set to full power and by setting the camera body to ISO 3200. Photo 111: M/S Silja Serenade<<<<<< Photo 113: M/S Ålandsfärjan>>>>>> Page 4 · Full size · text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20140628_helsinki_pride/9?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 9: Seta Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 Photo 8: Avioliiton ei pidä olla etuoikeus vaan perusoikeus<<<<<< Photo 10: Seta>>>>>> Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Seta] Photo 8: Avioliiton ei pidä olla etuoikeus vaan perusoikeus<<<<<< Photo 10: Seta>>>>>> Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20140628_helsinki_pride/10?rev=1775801606&do=diff Photo 10: Seta Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 Photo 9: Seta<<<<<< Photo 11: Peace>>>>>> Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Seta] Photo 9: Seta<<<<<< Photo 11: Peace>>>>>> Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi “” text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/20140628_helsinki_pride/start?rev=1775801597&do=diff Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 28.6.2014 Helsinki, Canon 6D · 181 photos · Vaihda kieli suomeksi Here are the first photos · Page 2>>>>>> [The Helsinki Pride rainbow flag · Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · photo 1] [The Helsinki Pride rainbow flag · Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · photo 2] [The Helsinki Pride rainbow flag · Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · photo 3] [The Helsinki Pride rainbow flag · Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · photo 4] [The Helsinki Pride rainbow flag · Helsinki Pride Parade 2014 · photo … text/html 2023-10-11T17:51:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/mixing_static_and_dynamic?rev=1697046717&do=diff Building a website mixing static and dynamic techniques An ongoing writing process. Started 2021-07-12. Latest update 2023-10-11. From where do we start I'm a content creator, maintainer, developer and webmaster of a few websites purely as a hobby. text/html 2023-02-20T23:37:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/practical_linux?rev=1676936233&do=diff Practical Linux The year of origin of this page is 2007. Lue suomeksi. You have invested 300 000 € to new Linux servers and willing to set them up quickly? Here's a practical guide how you do it and enter production in no time! Unloading First step is to unload the cardboard boxes from the truck. There are plenty of them so take your time. 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 2023-02-22T22:37:31+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 2023-05-02T23:39:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/start?rev=1683070790&do=diff Photography Photos * Photos on this site * <https://catza.net/en/> * <https://www.flickr.com/photos/heikkisiltala/sets/> Subtopics * Camera bodies * Camera lenses * Compact cameras * Misc photography stuff * Photos Pages * Camera and lenses are not all you need * Camera bodies * Camera lenses * Canon Angle Finder C * Canon Ec-S * Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM * Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM * Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM * Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 * Canon EF 50mm f… 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 2023-10-25T15:42:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/information_technology/server_benchmarks/xencon_xpro_512_vps?rev=1698248520&do=diff Server benchmark 2011: Xencon x|pro 512 VPS * 2011 * Xencon x|pro 512 VPS * Dual CPU * 0.5 GB RAM * 40 GB HD (RAID 1/RAID 10) * with automated backups * 0.5 TB traffic/mo * <https://www.xencon.net/> * Debian 6.0 64 bit * Tests run 2011-07-26 UnixBench 5.1.2 ./Run dhry2reg whetstone-double syscall pipe context1 spawn execl shell1 shell8 shell16 ======================================================================== BYTE UNIX Benchmarks (Version 5.1.2) System: catz:… text/html 2023-02-22T22:32:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_bodies/canon_eos_20d?rev=1677105159&do=diff Canon EOS 20D Review created 2006, latest update 2011. catza.net photos: Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 20D was my primary camera body from December 2005 to October 2007. It was sold at October 2007 just before the purchase of Canon EOS 40D. Note that Canon EOS 30D is essentially the 20D boosted with a larger LCD, a new firmware and yet another set of auto focus points. So all that is written here about Canon 20D are likely to match also to Canon 30D. 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_50mm_usm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Review of Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard lens. Review created 2007, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Facts * a great lens for those that need something better than Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II * estimated retail price 380 EUR * in my use from 7/2006 to 11/2008 text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/canon_ef_s_18_55mm?rev=1677105451&do=diff Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Review of Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Review created 2004, latest update 2013. Facts * very cheap but usable starter's lens * typically comes bundled with a camera body (also known as “the kit lens” text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_lenses/tamron_sp_70_300mm_di_vc_usd?rev=1677105451&do=diff Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD Review of Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD telephoto zoom lens. Review created 2014. Sport photos shot with Tamron Facts * very usable telephoto zoom lens for outdoor use when there is plenty of light * in my use from 6/2014 to current date text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/camera_stuff/kenko_ef_extension_tubes?rev=1677105451&do=diff Kenko EF Extension Tubes Written in 2012. I have a set of Kenko extension tubes to be used with my EF/EOS lenses. These tubes do have EF electronics coupling so the camera will at least try to focus automatically. These same tubes are available under different brands. text/html 2023-02-22T22:37:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/compact_cameras/panasonic_lumix_dmc_lx3?rev=1677105451&do=diff Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Review created 2010, latest update 2013. catza.net photos: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Yes it is true: most DSLR users seem to have a compact camera. I decided to get mine in January 2009 and went with the exciting Panasonic Lumix LX3. I also have got a spare battery and DMW-LW46 wide angle converter. I have been carrying it around on trips and holidays when a DSLR with lenses is too much. I have also used it at cat shows. 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 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_2009_misc_and_art/22?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 22: Sunset The sun is setting at Tammisaari Photo 21: Two swans<<<<<< Photo 23: The land of the thousand lakes>>>>>> A selection of artistic photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Sunset] Photo 21: Two swans<<<<<< Photo 23: The land of the thousand lakes>>>>>> A selection of artistic photos · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi tammisaari text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/2004_nytech_nd4020_era/35?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 35: Kajaaninlinnantie 3 Kajaaninlinnantie 3, Helsinki, sun rises behind the building, exposure compensation set to -2 EV, colors boosted using a photos software (2004-08-14 Nytech ND-4020) Photo 34: Patalankoski<<<<<< Photo 36: Mikke>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi [Kajaaninlinnantie 3] Photo 34: Patalankoski<<<<<< Photo 36: Mikke>>>>>> Page 2 · Full size · Vaihda kieli suomeksi helsinki text/html 2026-04-10T06:13:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://heikkisiltala.net/wiki/en/photography/photos/200504_helsinki_stockholm_helsinki/69?rev=1775801605&do=diff Photo 69: Vakthundar Even the safest country in the world (Sweden to name) needs some security setups: this storage facility is equipped with dogs that run freely on premises. 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