Rob Flickenger

Biography

Original portrait of the author by Claire Abila.Thanks, Claire!

A long time supporter of FreeNetworks and DIY networking, Rob has written three O'Reilly books: Building Wireless Community Networks, Linux Server Hacks, and Wireless Hacks. After serving as sysadmin for the O'Reilly Network, he edited books for the popular Hacks series. He often presents ideas and projects at various technology conferences, and enjoys spreading the good word of open networks, open standards, and ubiquitous wireless networking.

Rob's current project is Metrix Communication LLC, providing wireless hardware and software that embodies the same open source principles he rants about in his books. He currently lives in Seattle, WA.

Books

Wireless Hacks by Rob Flickenger , Roger Weeks Second Edition November 2005 Print: $24.95 Ebook: $19.99 (5) (Read Reviews)	Trucos Redes Inalambricas by Rob Flickenger June 2004 OUT OF PRINT
Wireless Hacks by Rob Flickenger September 2003 OUT OF PRINT (4) (Read Reviews)	Building Wireless Community Networks by Rob Flickenger Second Edition June 2003 Print: $34.99 (4) (Read Reviews)
Linux Server Hacks by Rob Flickenger January 2003 Print: $24.95 Ebook: $19.99 (4) (Read Reviews)	Building Wireless Community Networks by Rob Flickenger November 2001 OUT OF PRINT (5) (Read Reviews)

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Cheap IP Takeover
Publish Date: Apr. 3, 2003Rob Flickenger offers a scheme for monitoring the health of a server that lets another server take it over if it fails, using ping, bash, and a simple network utility. Just another sample of the hacks you'll find in Rob's hot-selling O'Reilly book, Linux Server Hacks. Distributing Your CA to Client Browsers
Publish Date: Feb. 20, 2003In a follow-up to his article on "Creating Your Own CA," Rob Flickenger, author of Linux Server Hacks, shows you how to distribute your new Certificate Authority to a client's browser. He also offers some key advice on accepting a new CA in your browser. Performance Test: 802.11b Takes a Lickin' and Keeps on Tickin'
Publish Date: Mar. 29, 2001We've heard the stories too: Microwave ovens can disrupt 802.11 networks. We decided to test the theory ourselves -- and we have numbers to report. 802.11b Tips, Tricks, and Facts
Publish Date: Mar. 2, 2001What's the difference between 802.11 and 802.11b? How fast can a wireless network really go? What's the best antenna configuration? Rob Flickenger answers your questions. Getting Started with Lucent's 802.11b Wireless LAN Card
Publish Date: Nov. 3, 2000Setting up a wireless LAN for home or business no longer has to drain one's pocketbook or patience. Here's how. Speeding up Linux Using hdparm
Publish Date: Jun. 29, 2000Instantly double the I/O performance of your disks or, in some cases, show 6 to 10 times your existing throughput!

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