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[osdn starter] December 07, 2002
Date: Sat Dec 07 2002 - 03:00:54 EST
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December 07, 2002 STARTER SERIES
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Slashdot
Wind Powered Walking Machines
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/193254
[0]MyDixieWrecked writes "PopularScience has an interesting article
about some [1]wind powered machines. The creator is working on a new
design that will be able to store the power from the wind to keep up
momentum even after the wind stops." The [2]creator's website has some
more pictures and video.
Links
0.
http://www.666labs.com
1.
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/science/article/0,12543,396067,00.html
2.
http://www.strandbeest.com
Delta IV RocketCam Videos
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1510250
[0]dmaas writes "High-quality [1]RocketCam videos from the inaugural
launch of Boeing's [2]Delta IV rocket have just been made available (in
MPEG-1 and Quicktime formats). Of note are the spectacular strap-on
solid rocket booster separation, the extension of the second-stage
engine nozzle, and the red-hot glow of ablative material in the
second-stage engine. (disclaimer: my company prepared these videos for
Ecliptic Enterprises, maker of the RocketCam system)" We did RocketCam
photos for [3]model rockets a few weeks ago, if you want to compare.
Links
0.
http://www.maasdigital.com
1.
http://www.eclipticenterprises.com/gallery_rocketcam.shtml
2.
http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/space/delta/delta4/delta4.htm
3.
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/11/20/056258&tid=159
Vintage Toys & Tech Photos
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2146243
[0]savetz writes "Here's a fun site: [1]Consumer Reports magazine's
vintage photo gallery, in which you can see photos from when the
magazine reviewed [2]electric toasters in 1956, [3]in-car record
players in 1961, [4]radio sunglasses in 1966, and other good stuff.
Don't forget about the [5]flaming Nerf ball."
Links
0.
http://www.savetz.com
1.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=2283&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2279
2.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=2411&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2311
3.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=2495&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2311
4.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=2555&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2311
5.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv2.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=2623&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2311Chemotherapy Patients Set Off Subway Alarms http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1838249
[0]dave writes "Recently, cities such as New York and elsewhere have
been installing radiation detectors in subways as an anti-terror
precaution. However, as reported in [1]New Scientist, patients who are
undergoing radiation treatment are [2]setting off the alarms. From the
article, "a 34-year-old patient who had been treated with radioactive
iodine for Graves disease, a thyroid disorder, returned to their clinic
three weeks later complaining he had been strip-searched twice in
Manhattan subway stations.""
Links
0.
http://www.whichwayup.org
1.
http://www.newscientist.com/
2.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993150The Great Stanford Buffy Population Equilibrium Study http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2051214
[0]Suture writes "A PhD candidate in ecology at Stanford University has
done an [1]ecological analysis of humans and vampires in Sunnydale, the
home of [2]Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He took some initial assumptions
on rates of population growth, vampire feeding, etc and plugged them
into a differential equations model. What he got was an equilibrium
human population of 36,346, and an vampire population of around 18, and
furthermore the equilibrium is stable. His conclusion was that even
though the show's designers are not ecologists, they managed to come up
with ideas that actually made ecological sense. Scroll to the bottom of
the page to see a pretty cool spiral graph of human population vs
vampire population."
Links
0.
http://www.chaosproject.com
1.
http://www.stanford.edu/~bthomas/vamp/vampecology.htm
2.
http://www.buffy.com/
SmartEiffel 1.0 Released
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1812216
[0]Per Wigren writes "Today [1]SmartEiffel, the GNU Eiffel-compiler
finally reached 1.0! Eiffel is a very underrated language in the free
software community for some strange reason.. Hopefully this will help
to gain some interest in this extremely powerful, fast, easy-to-read,
easy-to-learn, almost self-debugging language!"
Links
0. mailto:wigren@open-source.nu
The World's Largest Scavenger Hunt
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1730248
[0]illuminatedwax writes "Every spring, University of Chicago students
attempt to cast off their bookish tendencies and hold the [1]world's
largest scavenger hunt. Now, the event has been filmed by the student
film group, [2]Fire Escape, as a documentary, and is being sold on DVD
and VHS from [3]Periphrastic Films. The film follows the various teams
and their effort to procure the off-the-wall 300+ items. For those who
haven't heard of the University of Chicago Scav Hunt, its biggest claim
to fame is from the 1999 hunt, when [4] students built a working
breeder reactor. Items during the 2002 Scav Hunt featured in the film
include "Passports stamped by all three axes of evil", building
"terrorist base camps" on the University quads, and students competing
in a game show-style contest, featuring a DDR contest, and trivia like
"Digits of Pi" and "Taylor Series." [5]The Scav Hunt lists can be found
here, and [6] the 2002 list here."
Links
0. mailto:stdrange@uchicBOHRago.edu minus physicist
1.
http://scavhunt1.uchicago.edu/
2.
http://fireescape.uchicago.edu/
3.
http://www.periphrastic.com/
4.
http://query.nytimes.com/search/article-page.html?res=9A0DEEDB133EF93AA25756C0A96F958260
5.
http://scavhunt1.uchicago.edu/Hunt02/lists.html
6.
http://mariokart64.uchicago.edu/scavhunt02/node2.html
Trident XP4 Reviewed
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1631203
ceebABC writes "In a [0]new review, the Trident XP4 got a nasty
reception. Based on the tests, it sounds like Trident has got some work
to do on the thing. Looks like this GPU is dead on arrival." Our last
story on Trident mentioned them [1]coming back from the dead. Maybe
not.
Links
0. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,3973,746233,00.asp
Mac vs. PC: Digital Video Editing Comparison http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/165223
[0]mnemonic writes "[1]DigitalVideoEditing.com has posted its third
[2]Mac vs. PC comparison, dealing with performance in After Effects and
Photoshop, graphics applications one might expect the Mac to be
significantly faster in. It should be noted that the author, Charlie
White, is a long-time PC supporter and disliker of Macs, though, as he
shows, this preference is for as legitimate reasons as the ones devoted
Mac users cite to disparage PC's. [3]Ace's Hardware has another
[4]comparison that goes further in depth into the specifics of the G4,
P4 and Athlon processors. As when comparing any two pieces of hardware,
it's important to think not only of the relationship between
performance and specification, but performance and price."
Links
0. mailto:xmnemonic@softhome.net
1.
http://www.digitalvideoediting.com/
2.
http://www.digitalvideoediting.com/2002/11_nov/reviews/cw_macvspciiihtm
3.
http://www.aceshardware.com/
4.
http://www.aceshardware.com/read.jsp?id=50000333
Advances in Decentralized Peer Networks
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1527214
[0]PureFiction writes "Peer networks are gaining some [1]attention
these days given advances in much more [2]decentralized [3]search
[4]architectures and [5]swarming [6]distribution [7]networks. Research
has indicated that these decentralized networks are resistant to
[8]legal and [9]technological attacks. The continued proliferation of
[10]broadband and [11]wireless networking will ensure [12]pervasive
deployment of distributed [13]peer networking infrastructure that will
drive significant innovations in [14]personal and [15]community digital
communications services."
Links
0. mailto:coderman@mindspring.com
1.
http://www.infoanarchy.org/?op=displaystory;sid=2002/11/22/12542/414
2.
http://cubicmetercrystal.com/alpine/
3.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/the_gdf/files/Proposals/GUESS/
4.
http://www.neurogrid.net/Decentralized_Meta-Data_Strategies-neat.html
5.
http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/
6.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/swarmcast/
7.
http://mnet.sourceforge.net/
8.
http://www.eff.org/IP/P2P/Napster/20010227_p2p_copyright_white_paperhtml
9.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99993037
10.
http://www.nua.ie/surveys/index.cgi?f=VS&art_id=905358634&rel=true
11.
http://cubicmetercrystal.com/ptpvan/
12.
http://www.pdos.lcs.mit.edu/grid/
13.
http://www.jxta.org/
14.
http://www.personaltelco.net/
15.
http://www.seattlewireless.net/
Linux.com
How to setup a Linux Router/Firewall
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1036256
This is a small guide written to guide you on your journey of setting up a Linux router/firewall. It'll allow you to share your Internet connection and provide some protection to your home network.
TheOpenCD First Edition Launch
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2018253
- By Henrik Nilsen Omma and Will Martin - TheOpenCD project started with two articles on NewsForge in April of this year. The idea was to make a compilation of mature open source software (OSS) for windows users as an easy introduction to OSS. The project was inspired by a question which is frequently asked in Linux forums: "Given that we now have this fast, secure, desktop-ready, free OS, why doesn't everyone switch?"
Call for Papers
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/215252
The Cyber Security Policy and Research Institute (CSPRI) of The George Washington University, UNDP, GSA, DISA, NAVY Office of the CIO, The Danish National IT and Telecom Agency are proud to present a conference on "Open Source for National and Local eGovernment Programs in the U.S. and EU" to be held in Washington, DC, USA, March 17 - 19, 2003.
IDC Says PC Market Ready to Rebound
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2034211
The growth of wireless and broadband networks will increase the demand for PCs in 2003 and 2004, researcher says.
IBM releases XML Parser for Java v4.1.2 performance http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2025218
Anonymous Reader writes "Version 4.1.2: Performance enhancements are the highlight of the new release of XML Parser for Java, a validating XML parser and processor written in 100% pure Java; it is a library for parsing and generating XML documents.
Sun Seeks To Change Its Spots
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/2022253
As big-ticket technology solutions face increasing scrutiny from cash-strapped IT departments, Sun Microsystems finds it must change with the times. Can it succeed?
Linux Advisory Watch - December 6th 2002 http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1617238
By Benjamin D. Thomas -This week, advisories were released for RPC XDR, ypserv, pine, freeswan, im, smb2www, xinetd, webalizer, kde, kdelibs, and windowmaker. The distributors include Caldera, Conectiva, Debian, Gentoo, Mandrake, and Red Hat.
NTA joins Open Source Software Institute http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1659256
The National Technology Alliance (NTA) has partnered with the Open Source Software Institute (OSSI) as part of an NTA Open Source Program. The NTA Open Source Program is dedicated to the development and implementation of open source technology for use within the U. S. Government.
IBM Acquires Rational
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1627221
In a surprise move, IBM agreed to acquire Rational Software Corp. Friday in a deal worth $2.1 billion. IBM officials said the acquisition of the major development toolmaker would be the biggest for IBM since the computer giant acquired Lotus Development Corp.
Hackers Want Their Prize Money
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=02/12/06/1425226
A Polish hacker group that won almost $50 grand in a hacking contest last year wants the company that sponsored it to cough up the prize. Trouble is, the sponsor company no longer exists.
Thinkgeek
Cube Fodder: Tangle Desktop Toy
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Gadgets: Sharp Zaurus Linux PDA
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Gadgets: Key Katcher
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Tshirts: Kids: newbie
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/apparel/59cc.shtml
Caffeine: Energy Gum
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/caffeine/5a35.shtml
Gadgets: Super Bright GREEN Laser Pointer! http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/gadgets/5a1d.shtml
Gadgets: SoundBug - Turns Glossy Surfaces Into Speakers! http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/computing/5a15.shtml
Tshirts: It Must Be User Error
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/apparel/59fe.shtml
Gadgets: Key Katcher Privacy Device
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/gadgets/5a05.shtml
Gadgets: Mini Wireless Color Video Cam (for RC rovers) http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/59eb.shtml
Cube Goodies: Levitron Desktop Levitation Toy http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/59a9.shtml
Tshirts: Bug Off, I'm On My Break
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/apparel/5a00.shtml
Watches: onHand PC Watch
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/gadgets/5a1a.shtml
Caffeine: Hyperglow Caffeinated Beer
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/beer.shtml
Gadgets: Desktop Zero Point Infinite Power Generator http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/looflirpa/zero.shtml
Cube Fodder: New Desktop Mini Fridge/Warmer http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/5991.shtml
Mods: New Lian-LIi Cases
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/computing/cases-mods.shtml
Cube Fodder: LED Binary Clock
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/59e0.shtml
Cube Fodder: Rogers Connection Magnetic Set http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/59b4.shtml
Caffeine: Warp Mints In Cinnamon Flavor
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/caffeine/59de.shtml
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