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[osdn starter] March 18, 2003
Date: Tue Mar 18 2003 - 04:00:55 EST
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March 18, 2003 STARTER SERIES
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Slashdot
Building Your Own Glowing Cyber-Balls?
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/035223
[0]krezel asks: "So I've been drooling over the [1]Ambient Orb, a cool
little gadget 'glowing ball' that you changes colors based the 'health'
of things you specify. It can do stuff like fade from red to yellow to
green as your stock portfolio improves. However, being a poor college
student I can't afford its $200 price tag. I've found lots of
[2]sources for super bright multi-color LED's. Cast a couple of them in
some translucent resin, hook them up to a power source, and you've got
yourself a cheap glowing ball. But I've yet to find any good
information on how to build hardware that will let me control relays
for devices like this through my serial or parallel port. Basically I'm
looking for a cheap way to build a board that will let me control 4-8
relays (for each color) over my serial port, and some info on how to
write the software for it. This could be a very cool project, and I
plan on making the plans available, and the code Open Source, when I'm
done with it. Any ideas?"
Links
0.
http://www.chrismetcalf.net
1.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/5da2/detail/
2.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/Study Finds Tivo Less of a Threat to Advertisers http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0115236
[0]talboito writes "AdAge.com [1] reports that an internal study by
Proctor and Gamble concludes that Tivo viewers who fast forward through
ads recall their content at similar rates as those watching at normal
speeds. The article concludes with a choice quote by Proctor and
Gamble's former head of research on the significance of the results;
"[Proctor and Gamble] may still go out and try to browbeat the networks
into giving them a lower CPM [cost per thousand viewers] on the basis
of it, but they'd want to know either way.""
Links
0. http://[moc.loa] [ta] [otioblat]
The Definite Desktop Environment Comparison http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0040211
Gentu writes "OSNews posted a [0]very long and interesting comparison
between the most popular desktop environments today: Windows XP Luna,
Mac OS X Aqua, BeOS/Zeta and Unix's KDE and Gnome. Some of the points
in the article can be thought to be 'subjective', but overall many good
points are made and it seems that there is room for improvement for all
DEs."
Links
0. http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=3064
Vapor-phase Processor Cooling
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0016251
[0]Econolinecrush writes "If even exotic water-cooling isn't enough for
your processor cooling needs, there's always vapor-phase cooling. The
[1]Tech Report has an [2]interesting review of Asetek's latest
Vapochill system, an admittedly pricey cooling option, but one that
manages to fight off condensation while keeping even high-end
processors running at sub-zero temperatures. A little extreme? Sure,
but it's undeniably cool nonetheless." I haven't seen a cooling system
this intense since my organic chemistry labs.
Links
0. mailto:econolinecrush@hotmail.com
1.
http://www.tech-report.com/
2.
http://www.tech-report.com/reviews/2003q1/asetek-vapochill/index.x?pg=1A Photorealistic CGI TV Series Coming Real Soon Now http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/1215215
ziggy_zero writes "[0]SoulPix has revealed their project named "SoulFire", a photorealistic computer-generated TV series created entirely with 3ds max. Here's a [1]trailer (it's in German). Looks pretty cool, better than those CGI cartoons I've seen - although definitely not even Final Fantasy quality. Note - apparently the DivX version was encoded using a weird codec that doesn't work on all players, so you might be better off getting the Quicktime version." Links
The Era Of Satellite News Gathering
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2128211
[0]swimgeek writes "The TV Technology for covering news as it happens
is changing. This article specifically talks about the [1]transition
from ENG (Electronic News Gathering) to SNG (Satellite News Gathering).
The American TV networks are close to spending $100 million for this
transition, anticipating a possible war in Iraq."
Links
0. http://www-users.cs.umn.edu/~ashutosh/
WebDAV Buffer Overflow Attack Compromises IIS 5.0 http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2139258
[0]rf0 writes "Well [1]CERT is [2]reporting a new overflow attack for
IIS 5.0. [3]Microsoft has [4]released a bulletin. Better download those
[5]patches and fix another security hole." [6]According to this CNET
story, Microsoft says that this is already being exploited, at the very
least since last Wednesday.
Links
0.
http://www.65535.net
1.
http://www.cert.org/
2.
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-09.html
3.
http://www.microsoft.com/
4.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-007.asp
5.
http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C9A38D45-5145-4844-B62E-C69D32AC929B&displaylang=en
6.
http://news.com.com/2100-1002-992920.html
Dissecting Localized Google Censorship
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2046246
[0]carpe_noctem writes "[1]Linuxsecurity.com has a link to a rather
interesting story regarding [2]Google's use of localized censorship.
While not much information is given from the political side of why
Google might be censoring information likely to annoy certain
governments, it certainly isn't the first time [3]Google has come under
fire for censoring results on account of external pressures. Makes one
wonder how many pages get filtered out around the world."
Links
0.
http://www.aboleo.net
1.
http://linuxsecurity.com/
2.
http://sethf.com/anticensorware/general/google-censorship.php
3.
http://www.xenu.net/news/Sharp Ships Zaurus SL-5600; 5500 Available Cheap http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/1924257
[0]Bill Kendrick writes "[1]LinuxDevices is reporting the good news:
Sharp is now shipping the Zaurus SL-5600 Linux-based PDA. Compared to
the SL-5500 that's been out for the past year, this new model sports a
400MHz X-Scale CPU, twice the Flash (32MB), twice the RAM (64MB) a much
better battery (1700 mAh), and a real speaker and mic. Learn more at
[2]Sharp's website." And [3]IceFox writes "Well I wasn't expecting this
to happen till next week, but I guess it was put up early. For a
limited time on [4]hsn.com you can get a Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 PDA for
$198.92, combined with a hsn.com [5]coupon you can bring the price down
to $169.08. For anyone who has wanted to play with this Linux PDA here
is your chance to get it for very cheap." Update: 03/18 02:03 GMT by
[6]T: Reader Brendan Hoar corrects the listed specs: "The specs for the
SL-5600 are incorrect. It should be 64MB of flash, 32MB of SDRAM. It's
technically *half* the RAM of the SL-5500, not twice the RAM." Thanks.
Links
0.
http://www.newbreedsoftware.com/bill/
1.
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5108020734.html
2.
http://www.sharpusa.com/products/ModelLanding/0,1058,1027,00.html
3.
http://www.csh.rit.edu/~benjamin
4.
http://www.hsn.com/cnt/sf/default.aspx?sf=EC&sz=6
5.
http://dealcoupon.com/merchants/hsn.com.html
6.
http://www.monkey.org/~timothy/
Creative SoundBlaster Audigy 2 Reviewed
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/1837202
[0]Julio writes "For some, the [1]Audigy 2 is what the original Audigy
should have been, however without trying to underestimate Creative
efforts, they are bringing us today a revamped soundcard that is set to
raise the bar like the original Live! did, many years ago. You will be
happy to know that Creative has taken care of the board quality from
the ground up, newer and better DACs are used to ensure
24-Bit/96-kHz/192kHz playback and among the rest of niceties the card
offers you have DVD-Audio playback, full 6.1 surround sound, THX
certification and the mandatory (for a Creative soundcard) EAX Advanced
HD."
Links
0. mailto:julio@techspot.com
Linux.com
IBM: Linux keeps on Trucking
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0531247
NZheretic writes "IBM / Rocksteady Networks Linux Infrastructure to Provide America's Three Million Truckers Nationwide Truck Stop Wireless Internet Access. 1,000 Truck Stops to Be Transformed to Offer Transportation Industry e-Business on Demand."
Why Shared Source is not Open Source
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/12/1330253
- By Robin 'Roblimo' Miller - This topic has been written about at least 1000 times. But hardly anyone seems to have highlighted the biggest practical difference between Open Source and Shared Source: That you can modify Open Source software to fit your device (and other software), while Shared Source only lets you modify your device (and other software) to fit the Shared Source software.
The Definite Desktop Environment Comparison http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0528249
Anonymous Reader writes "OSNews posted a very long and very interesting comparison between the most popular desktop environments today: Windows XP Luna, MacOSX Aqua, BeOS/Zeta and Unix's KDE and Gnome. Some of the points in the article can be thought to be 'subjective', but overall many good points are made and it seems that there is room for improvement for all DEs."
Study Says Linux Getting Most Converts From Windows, not Unix http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/18/0527242
NZheretic writes "On Information Week: Contrary to popular opinion, Linux is getting most of its developer converts from Windows rather than Unix, research firm Evans Data said Monday. More than half of Linux developers, 52%, formerly wrote primarily for Windows, while only 30% came from Unix, Evans Data said."
MontaVista Software Joins Open Mobile Alliance http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/225228
Annette Oevermann writes "CTIA Wireless, New Orleans, March 17, 2003 MontaVista Software Inc., the company powering the embedded revolution, today announced it has joined the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA), a global organization formed to foster worldwide growth in the mobile services market.
Texas Bill Would Require Open Source Consideration http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2156224
The Texas Legislature now has before it a bill, submitted by State Senator John Carona, to require the state to consider open source and open standards as part of the acquisition of software.
Gentoo vs. the n00b: Round 2?
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2151246
Anonymous Reader writes "Here is a new article at OSNews, a walkththrough of the Gentoo installation for newbies."
Installing Debian GNU/Linux on the Rebel NetWinder http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2150240
GonzoJohn writes "For the serious techno-geek, Linux Orbit takes a look at installing Debian GNU/Linux on a Netwinder 3100 mini server. Though currently the Netwinder is not in production, the installation process and the discoveries made make for an interesting Linux sleuthing article. Lots of screen shots and configuration files included."
eCos announces eCos 2.0 Beta
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/2148209
eCosCentric Limited writes "eCosCentric Limited, the eCos and RedBoot experts, working in conjunction with the eCos maintainers, today announced the release of eCos 2.0 Beta, the latest version of the eCos real-time operating system. This is a substantial release which reinforces eCos as the premier royalty-free open source RTOS."
Initial setup for common functionality with Astaro http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/03/17/221258
Frank Neugebauer writes "This workshop describes the initial setup for common functionality with Astaro 4.0. It explains how to use Astaro Security Linux and the main functions like HTTP- and DNS-Proxy, but also how to reach the webserver in your internal network from the Internet."
Thinkgeek
Gadgets: Wireless PenCam
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/5d8a/
Gadgets: WristLinx Communicator
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/5db8/
Gadgets: Laser-Sighted MiniTemp
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/5d95/
Computing: Labtec Axis 712 Digital USB Headset http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/headsets/5de1/
Computing: Fly Fan USB Fan
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/5dee/
Computing: Antec LanBoy Aluminum PC case http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/casemods/5de9/
Computing: UV-Treated 80mm Cooling Fans
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/casemods/5e01/
Computing: Viewsonic Airpanel Wireless 15" LCD http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/display/lcd/5df4/
Computing: Antec PlusView PC Case
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/casemods/5dfc/
Computing: Klipsch GMX-D5.1
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/speakers/speakers/5d7b/
Computing: iMic USB Audio Interface
http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/accessories/5d9c/
Tshirts: There's no place like 127.0.0.1 http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/generic/5d6a/
Tshirts: fsck it!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/sysadmin/5d71/
Cube Goodies: Circuitboard Glo Cube Lamp http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/lights/5d22/
Cube Goodies: Circuitboard Business Card Case http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/5d15/
Cube Goodies: Set Of Circuitboard Coasters http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/mugs/5d28/
Cube Goodies: circuit board clipboard
http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/3226/
Books: Art Of Deception: Controlling the Human Element Of Security http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/nonfiction/5ba0/
Books: BOFH Series - 3 Pack/Bundle!
http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/5daf/
Cube Goodies: GeoMAG from Italy
http://www.thinkgeek.com/cubegoodies/toys/5c82/
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