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[osdn starter] July 24, 2003
Date: Thu Jul 24 2003 - 01:00:55 EDT
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Slashdot
X-Plane - An Obsession For Realism
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1837201
[0]caseih writes "[1]Popular Science is running an [2]article on Austin
Meyer, the creator of the popular X-Plane flight simulator. Although
not an open source project, [3]X-Plane has a devoted community of
flight enthusiasts and developers who are striving to make it the most
realistic flight simulator ever. In fact, flight characteristics are
calculated in real time from aircraft design data, not static tables
like MS Flight Simulator. PopSci has a [4]neat picture showing X-Plane
calculating the lift-drag vectors in real-time across an aircraft.
Meyer's quest for realism in his simulations dominates the development
and use of X-Plane."
Links
0. mailto:caseih@hotmail.com
1.
http://www.popsci.com/
2.
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/aviation/article/0,12543,463052,00.html
3.
http://www.x-plane.com/
4.
http://i.timeinc.net/popsci/images/space/space0803austin_A2.jpg
Digitized Gutenberg Bible Available
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/2310228
Prince_Ali writes "A digital copy of the Gutenburg Bible, the first major Western book printed from movable type, [0]has been made available by [1]The University of Texas, available through the [2]Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. The Ransom Center's [3]copy of the Bible is claimed to be the finest in the world, and is now freely available to anyone who would like to examine it. More information can be found via [4]this CNN.com article." Links
0.
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/gutenberg/
1.
http://www.utexas.edu/
2.
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/
3.
http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/gutenberg/html/8.html
4.
http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/07/23/digital.scripture.ap/index.htmlHouse Overturns FCC Media Consolidation Plan http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/24/0124219
son_of_a_general writes "Looks like the House of Representatives just overturned the FCC's media consolidation rules, previously covered on Slashdot [0]here(1), [1]here(2), and [2]here(3). The article over at CNet shows that the [3]House passed a bill that overturned the rules, by a 400 to 21 vote. All is not clear yet, however, as the bill still must pass through Senate and face being signed by a President who has already indicated that he may veto." Links
0.
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/18/0237230&tid=149
1.
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/06/02/1638224&tid=149
2.
http://yro.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/05/14/1450243&tid=103
3.
http://news.com.com/2100-1028_3-5053421.html?tag=fd_top
Missouri Wins American Solar Challenge
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/2148218
[0]dagoalieman writes "[1]The University of Missouri - Rolla won this
year's 2300 mile [2]American Solar Challenge. The roughly 339lb car
(517lb with driver) with 1500 watts of power won by nearly 5 hours -
here's [3]the final results. UMR has now won two out of the past three
races, finishing second in the last race, to Michigan. Congrats, and
good luck to them in the [4]World Solar Challenge!"
Links
0. mailto:thegoalieman@@@yahoo...com
1.
http://solar42.umr.edu/
2.
http://www.americansolarchallenge.org/
3.
http://americansolarchallenge.org/daily_race_standings.html
4.
http://www.wsc.org.au/
The RIAA's Hit List Named
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/2236234
[0]Carpoolio writes "[1]TechTV is the first I've seen to name names in
the fight between the RIAA and music downloaders. Using an [2]online
court records search service, they've [3]found a number of the
subpoenas served by the RIAA to ISPs, which will ultimately end in
lawsuits for the people named on this list. Right now, they've
published a number of the P2P user names filed with the US District
Court in Washington, DC, mainly Kazaa users. Are you on the list?"
Links
0. mailto:Carpoolio2001@yahoo.com
1.
http://www.techtv.com/
2.
http://pacer.uscourts.gov/
3.
http://www.techtv.com/news/culture/story/0,24195,3484600,00.htmlRe-Opened Computer History Museum Explored http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/2124255
[0]gosand writes "An article over at OSNews gives [1]a nice overview of
the recently re-opened Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA.
There are some good pictures in the article, and also [2]at the
Museum's website. They have a lot of very interesting computers,
including an Apple I (signed by Woz), an Enigma machine, and Crays 1,
2, and 3 (yes, there was a 3!) Maybe you have something sitting in your
basement that [3]you would like to donate?"
Links
0. mailto:savemejebus@REMOVETHISearthlink.net
1.
http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=4102
2.
http://www.computerhistory.org/
3.
http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/donateArtifact/
Microsoft's Patent Problem
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1947257
[0]pens writes "Microsoft suffered utter [1]defeat at a crucial
pretrial hearing in what appears to be the highest-stakes patent
litigation ever—one in which a tiny company called InterTrust
Technologies claims that 85% of Microsoft's entire product line
infringes its digital security patents."
Links
A Geek's Tour Of North America?
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/22/032205
[0]PlanetThoughtful writes "Later this year I'm taking advantage of a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to backpack around the U.S. and Canada
(Sept 2003 to whenever I have to come home again). Being a lifelong
Australian geek (think of Steve Irwin and then stop, because I'm
nothing like that and neither is anyone else, Steve Irwin included) I'm
desperately curious: what would make it to the travel itinerary of
Slashdot's all-time geek-tour of North America? Think electronics,
architecture, astronomy, enlightenment! Think gadgets, bookstores,
software, comics, The Library Of Congress, The Smithsonian, Wanting To
See Really Amazing Things! Think travelling on a budget, then forget
about that if it's a 'You Must See This Before You Die' sort of
suggestion. And then stop thinking about these things, and actually
tell me!"
Links
0. http://www.planetthoughtful.org
Skeptical Reactions To SCO From Around The Globe http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1741234
Besides the recent action in Australia, lots of others are choosing to make affirmative statements denying SCO's claims to own the name and code of all things *nix. Read below for a wrap-up of some recent public reactions to the SCO claims from a wide range of potential litigants (if the SCO case gets that far): Japanese conglomerates, American department stores, Bruce Perens, kernel developer Richard Gooch via Mozillaquest, and Joe ("Citizen") Barr.
The Wifi Slugfest Over Portland's PGE Park http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1728242
[0]tomwhore writes "Portland's community wireless networking group,
Personal Telco Project (PTP), recently knocked one into the ball park
with a new WiFi node. The new node covers the area around and inside of
Portland's PGE Ballpark. While free internet access would be welcome by
most, PGE Park managers are not happy. They recently cut a deal giving
Comcast exclusive rights to do up their networking. 'This is our
stadium, and we run the communications for it,' said Chris Metz, a PGE
Park spokesman. To find out more about the impact of the PTPs latest
home run check out this article in the [1]Oregonian and over at the
[2]PTP's website." Let's hope the park also puts a Faraday cage around
the whole park to ensure radio silence.
Links
0. mailto:tom@wsmf.org
1.
http://www.oregonlive.com/business/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/business/1058962411244460.xml
2.
http://www.personaltelco.net/static/
Linux.com
Major Japanese firms won't pay off SCO
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1751249
The biggest computer manufacturers in Japan that build systems running Linux will hold out against blustering by SCO to extract license fees based upon unsubstantiated infringement claims, it has emerged.
Industrial Linux monitors pipelines
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1934259
Verano, which sells software for industrial infrastructure such as factories and power plants, has found a customer for its Linux product. Edmonton, Candada-based Enbridge will use Verano's Linux-based Industrial Defender Watch software to monitor the performance and security of its pipeline infrastructure, Verano said this week.
Qt 3.2 released
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1749234
Trolltech announced the release of Qt version 3.2. the popular C++ multiplatform application framework. According to Trolltech, the new version of Qt includes hundreds of enhancements and features that enable developers to build high-performance, low maintenance multiplatform applications.
Small Business Dilemma: Open Source or Proprietary http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1930246
Anonymous Reader writes "Small business owners now have a software choice. Just a few years ago the only business choice was to either run legitimate or pirated versions of proprietary software. Open source is now in a position to challenge proprietary software on the business and home desktop. Read the editorial at OSNews."
Console Server with 32-bit Processor, Embedded web server, and Linux platform http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1742222
Sena Technologies is pleased to introduce the Linux-based console management server, 'VTS series' with 32-bit Processor, Embedded web server, and open Linux platform for customization. VTS series has the support of Dynamic DNS, and PPPoE (PPP-over-Ethernet) allowing serial devices to be accessed over DSL-based broadband network or conventional LAN (Local Area Network) environment through the 10/100 Mbps (10Base-T, 100Base-TX) ethernet interface.
Free Linux reference design for PowerQUICC II http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1740210
Arabella Software announced a free Linux reference design for the Motorola PowerQUICC II microprocessor. The free Linux package supports Motorola's PQ2FADS-ZU evaluation board (and also the earlier 8260FADS boards). The Arabella Linux CD-ROM is included with Motorola's evaluation boards, and is also available directly from Arabella on request, the company said.
Open source group files complaint against SCO http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/177240
An open source grouping has gone on the offensive against the SCO Group after the latter told companies using Linux to pay up or else face liability for running the open source operating system. Open Source Victoria today filed a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, asking it to investigate SCO's activities in light of "unsubstantiated claims and extortive legal threats for money" against possibly hundreds of ...
Open Source Satire: Higher Primates Can Program http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/173256
primateprogramming writes "From the article: "Here at the San Diego zoo, experiments last month with baboons have proven that higher primates can perform software testing, traverse complex menus, and code simple XML schemas. The finding have implications for the entire software industry. This research may effect software developer education, open source programming, H1-B visas, and commercial software testing.""
Novell NetWare 6.5 Delivers Advanced Network Services for Business http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1653248
PROVO, Utah -- July 23, 2003 -- Novell today announced the August availability of Novell(R) NetWare(R) 6.5, advanced network services for business on the industry's most secure and reliable platform. A Novell Nterprise(TM) product, NetWare 6.5 includes business continuity, open source, Web application services and "virtual office" capabilities to reduce network costs and complexity while giving users around-the-clock access to the tools they ...
Linux Show Powers Up
http://linux.com/article.pl?sid=03/07/23/1624235
Linux users from around the world are gathering this week at the annual Linux Symposium here.
Thinkgeek
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PC Mods: Lian-Li Side Panel Aquarium Kit http://www.thinkgeek.com/pcmods/cases/6151/
Computing: USB Sharing Hub
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Interests: Ph34r t3h Cute Ones Poster
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Caffeine: Chargers Caffeinated Espresso Beans http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/candy/5f75/
Caffeine: Shock Triple Mocha
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PC Mods: ThermalTake SubZero CPU Coolers http://www.thinkgeek.com/pcmods/cooling/603e/
Computing: Archos AV120 w/ DVR Attachment http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/handhelds/5fe2/
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