Author Archives: Andreas

Adding PostGIS to the PostgreSQL Server

With PostgreSQL 9.3 Database Server now running on my Ubuntu machine, the final things to do for now is to make the PostGIS Extensions available. PostGIS is a layer, or more precisely: an extension, that adds geospatial capabilities to PostgreSQL. … Continue reading

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Installing PostgreSQL into an Ubuntu Server

In my previous post, I was showing you the installation of my Ubuntu 12.04.3 Server and I said I wanted it primarily to host a PostgreSQL Database. Deciding on the Version of PostgreSQL If you install PostgreSQL during the installation … Continue reading

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Installing Ubuntu Server – Version 12.04 LTS

One of the many things I have is much of data – and more is coming in every day. Currently, this data is stored in a variety of formats – and some of it is not accessible at all (e.g. … Continue reading

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Creating a Color Profile for a Messerschmitt Me 210

I am running a second web site, dealing with specific historic aspects of the Deutsche Luftwaffe during the years 1935 – 1945. Running such a site is difficult – just to quickly one is put into a corner nobody wants … Continue reading

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About Geocaching & a well-travelled Trackable

You may have heard about Geocaching – that is the activity that makes grown-up men walk in the countryside without their better halfs having to push them. Basically, you get yourself a GPS, an account on www.geocaching.com and start hunting … Continue reading

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