Hi all,
Sorry for the long time without posting. Things here are very difficult these days because my laptop broke in Munich. What happened is that we received a GPS for our Wireless training on the SANS Conference (http://www.sans.org/munich06/description.php?tid=343) and it contained a magnet. That tiny magnet was able to burn something in the LCD, probably the backlight, and I can just see a big black screen when I turn on my computer. The solution is to come to the Computer Center at the University and plug an external monitor to my laptop. I can use it alright, but I have to come to the lab every time and mostly use the computer with students around looking what I am doing. The worst thing is talking in skype. As much as I think nobody understands Portuguese, sometime I get “be quiet” looks from other students using other computers. Well… this is no library and there are no requirements regarding noise. As much as I hate disturbing other people I have to talk to my family and Skype is the tool I have.
Talking about Munich: It was EXCELLENT! The training was first class; I made awesome business contacts and had loads of fun. Never mind working/studying for 13 hours a day, I was in need of such a “dedicated” project and I had the old feeling of a “well done project” by the end of it. Just like the old consulting days.
The top moment was the war walking exercise. As you may know, the track I attended was about Wireless Network Security, so we simulated the mapping of wireless signal using a directional antenna and a 200 mW wireless card. It was fun to go out and capture the signal. After that we created a map on the signal dispersion in the vicinities of the hotel. Later there was a competition to find the access points that were “hidden” using only the antenna and the laptop. Would you imagine 25 students with antennas and laptops going around a 5 star hotel lobby after an access point? The guests had a strange look in their faces... lol
The good news is that I found the access points and won the first prize worth 60 euros!!!! It seems that I had a lot of luck on this trip considering the Lufthansa incident.

The bad news is that the weather came from a sunny Sunday to a snowy Wednesday. 2 cm of snow on the ground ruined my mood and made me leave my sunglasses at home…

As I come back and start getting ready for exams, I cool down a little, dealing with small problems that come here and there. The things that are in my mind is the decision about my return to Brazil (that depends on being successful on finding a placement in the UK and sorting out the work permit), my project (which is kind of late) and the exams approaching.
In the end everything will be alright, I know, but we never cease to be a bit anxious when struggling to get there. It is part of life, isn’t it? :)
See ya!
Sorry for the long time without posting. Things here are very difficult these days because my laptop broke in Munich. What happened is that we received a GPS for our Wireless training on the SANS Conference (http://www.sans.org/munich06/description.php?tid=343) and it contained a magnet. That tiny magnet was able to burn something in the LCD, probably the backlight, and I can just see a big black screen when I turn on my computer. The solution is to come to the Computer Center at the University and plug an external monitor to my laptop. I can use it alright, but I have to come to the lab every time and mostly use the computer with students around looking what I am doing. The worst thing is talking in skype. As much as I think nobody understands Portuguese, sometime I get “be quiet” looks from other students using other computers. Well… this is no library and there are no requirements regarding noise. As much as I hate disturbing other people I have to talk to my family and Skype is the tool I have.
Talking about Munich: It was EXCELLENT! The training was first class; I made awesome business contacts and had loads of fun. Never mind working/studying for 13 hours a day, I was in need of such a “dedicated” project and I had the old feeling of a “well done project” by the end of it. Just like the old consulting days.

The good news is that I found the access points and won the first prize worth 60 euros!!!! It seems that I had a lot of luck on this trip considering the Lufthansa incident.

The bad news is that the weather came from a sunny Sunday to a snowy Wednesday. 2 cm of snow on the ground ruined my mood and made me leave my sunglasses at home…

As I come back and start getting ready for exams, I cool down a little, dealing with small problems that come here and there. The things that are in my mind is the decision about my return to Brazil (that depends on being successful on finding a placement in the UK and sorting out the work permit), my project (which is kind of late) and the exams approaching.
In the end everything will be alright, I know, but we never cease to be a bit anxious when struggling to get there. It is part of life, isn’t it? :)
See ya!
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