Recent server config changes seem to have broken our already picky Wordpress based e-commerce plugin, Shopp. After spending quite some time trying to get it to work with the new configuration it was time to move on — which I was cool with since Shopp had failed me on a few issues before.

So yesterday I was up until 6am putting together the sweet new HakShop based on Prestashop. I love how modern this package is. The back-end is really sweet too. Not too complicated but powerful enough to do what’s really important. Read: Make sure we don’t sell more than we have and charge the proper shipping rate for your country.

You can see what I’m talking about here, but don’t check out — you won’t receive your goodies.

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Spec out your ultimate $2000 white box server for an opportunity to win awesome swag from the hakshop including the last Hak5 shot-glass. Detail the parts and why you picked ‘em here and we’ll pick a winner based on performance, value and creativity!

Make your entries in the 5×19 release thread.

This week we’re doing a photoshop contest. The most creative caption or creation with this image wins cool swag from the hakshop.

Your creation should be submitted to the forums contest gallery.

Think you’ve got a hardcore LAN? Show us! Our latest contest is all about mapping your *home* network.

Map your network using an online diagram application like Gliffy, Dia on Linux or jNetMap — a cross-platform network mapping app developed by Hak5 fan Rakudave!

Then submit your entries as an image and description over in the new Hak5 forums Contest Submission gallery.

Entries will be judges on network creativity. Feel free to be as detailed as you’d like. No business or university networks please. If you have a site to site VPN between home and office that’s cool but no need to map past the initial link.

Entries are due by Friday May 29th. The winning network will be featured on episode 516. The winner will receive some cozy Hak5 gear from the HakShop.

HakHouse Network as mapped by jNetMap