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And still others have frickin' lasers strapped to their backs! (see attachment in previous post)
-Edvard (February 26, 2009, 11:22 AM)
Fedora project plans to use 64-bit and PAE kernels
The Fedora team plans to optimise the Linux distribution's versions for various system architectures. The 32-bit version for the x86 platform is to be built for i586 instead of i386 as it is currently. Given compatible hardware, an x86-64 kernel is to be used as standard, even when installing the distribution's 32-bit version. Wherever possible on 32-bit x86 systems, the developers intend to use a default PAE kernel. They will continue to use a 32-bit kernel for the 32-bit live CD.
The main advantage of using a x86-64 kernel in a 32-bit operating system is the considerably larger memory address range the kernel can make use of, allowing for systems with over 4GB of RAM. Due to the 32-bit userland, users won't need special 64-bit versions of their programs. 32-bit plug-ins for programs like Firefox run without the tricks that the users of the 64-bit version have to resort to, for example nspluginwrapper. The Fedora Engineering Steering Committee, which decides on the integration of new features into the distribution, has accepted the changes proposed for the forthcoming Fedora 11.
(Pretty, isn't she?)RaviShing-40hz (February 25, 2009, 09:18 AM)-cranioscopical (February 25, 2009, 09:25 AM)
RELEASE : M09-034
Be Part Of History -- Help NASA Name The Next Space Station Module
WASHINGTON -- NASA is asking the public to help name the International Space Station's next module - a control tower for robotics in space and the world's ultimate observation deck.
Eight refrigerator-sized racks in the Node 3 module will provide room for many of the station's life support systems. Attached to the node is the cupola, a one-of-a-kind work station with six windows around the sides and one on top. The cupola will offer astronauts a spectacular view of their home planet and their home in space. In addition to providing a perfect location to observe and photograph Earth, the cupola also will contain a robotics workstation from which astronauts will be able to control the station's 57-foot robotic arm.
Individuals can vote for the module's name online, choosing one of four NASA suggestions -- Earthrise, Legacy, Serenity or Venture -- or writing in a name. Submissions will be accepted Feb. 19 through March 20. The name should reflect the spirit of exploration and cooperation embodied by the space station and follow in the tradition set by Node 1, named "Unity," and Node 2, named "Harmony."
The winning name will be announced at the Node 3 unveiling April 28 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The node is scheduled to arrive at Kennedy April 20 and is targeted for launch in late 2009.
For more information, to submit a name and to view pictures of the node and cupola, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/namenode3
Oh, I "got it" OK. In spite of the fact I was mad about a close friend, and had relationships with others. The redoubtable Ms. Rigg was soooo unattainable. And I was doing a lot of attaining in those days!-OldElmerFudd (February 25, 2009, 02:18 PM)
Who needs OLPC?! Now slap an i7 chip in that sucker. Cool find.-zridling (February 25, 2009, 05:46 AM)
Cute, but it looks kinda clunky-f0dder (February 25, 2009, 01:50 AM)
Then it fits the whole "Linux" thing perfectly! [/flamebait]-Deozaan (February 25, 2009, 02:14 AM)
Marvell Semiconductor is shipping a hardware/software development kit suitable for always-on home automation devices and service gateways. Resembling a "wall-wart" power adapter, the SheevaPlug draws 5 Watts, comes with Linux, and boasts completely open hardware and software designs, Marvell says.
In typical use, the SheevaPlug draws about as much power as a night-light. Yet, with 512MB each of RAM and Flash, and a 1.2GHz CPU, the unobtrusive device approaches the computing power found in the servers of only a decade ago.
Furthermore, the platform is available in single quantities, and is priced within reach of students, hobbyists, and tinkerers. Its hardware design is completely open -- everything from schematics to Gerber files will be available on a website, Marvell said. For those that do wish to build products on the platform, volume pricing could fall to $50, Marvell expects.
Marvell's Kirkwood processor looks to be one of Atom's competitors. Its ARM v5TE compatible Sheeva core operates at speeds of 800 MHz to 1.2 GHz and offers both a Memory Management Unit (MMU) and relatively large caches (L1: 16 KBytes each for data and instructions, L2: 256 KBytes/300 MHz). The memory controller can handle DDR2 SDRAM with a speed of up to 400 MHz via 16 data lines. Interfaces and controllers are particularly abundant. Depending on the version of Kirkwood, there are two integrated Gigabit Ethernet MACs (Media Access Controllers), one or two SATA II ports, a USB 2.0 host controller and an SDIO controller for memory cards, as well as a PCI Express x1 cards used for connecting components like a WLAN adapter. The SATA ports can reportedly handle more than two hard disks via port multipliers – which can also be obtained from Marvell.
The Pogoplug is a small device that plugs into your wall, and connects to your home router and to any external hard drive. After a very simple setup, you can share and access media and files from anywhere in or out of the home. All you need is an Internet connection!
The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world. There's even an iPhone application so you can always "phone home" to get your files!
No More Servers
The CloudPlug delivers Network Attached Storage (NAS) services, without requiring a separate file server. It reduces hardware and maintenance costs with low energy consumption and a low carbon footprint.
No More Tapes
Backup tapes are a thing of the past. Slow, unreliable, and expensive, they require constant manual care, and unless taken off-site regularly, they are not a viable solution for disaster recovery. There is a better alternative.
The CloudPlug automatically backs up your files, using the CTERA online backup service. Your backup is encrypted using high-grade AES encryption and encoded to maximize bandwidth utilization.
No More Data Loss
Many backup solutions work well for backup, but not so well when it comes to recovery. The purpose of backup is to enable recovery of your data when you need it, yet many backup solutions make recovery unreliable and difficult.
The CloudPlug was designed to make recovery of lost data a breeze. By giving you instant access to previous versions of your files, the CloudPlug enables you to roll back any file – or entire folders – to the way they were just before disaster struck.
No More Frustration
You painstakingly copied the files from your home computer onto a USB thumb drive, only to realize when arriving at the office that you forgot to take the USB thumb drive with you. With CTERA's technology, users can access their files from anywhere. Moreover, CTERA's appliances also serve as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) gateways, so access is secure and tightly controlled, with no need for a additional VPN layers
Key Features
* Turns any USB drive to a Network Attached Storage device for file sharing
* Performs automatic and secure online backup to the cloud
* Easily restores data snapshots
* Provides secure access to files from anywhere
* No desktop software to install
* USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet
* Tiny form-factor, low-power consumption
* Ideal for 1-5 users
Gee, I didn't claim to understand it!-cranioscopical (February 24, 2009, 01:11 PM)
Still, if you imagine say every 20th one of those canvases hung sequentially in a gallery it would make an interesting exhibition.
I hope the DRM situation is either FUDdy rumors or something that's going to be rectified,-f0dder (February 22, 2009, 07:28 PM)
F.lux adapts your display to the time of day
by Jay Hathaway Feb 21st 2009
Let's face it: some of us don't get outside as much as we should. When you're working or playing in front of your computer all day, you don't always notice little things like a sunset. An ingenious little app called F.lux lets your monitor adjust to ambient lighting conditions around you, even when you're glued to the keyboard. It adjusts your display settings based on location and your current lighting setup, complementing the lighting inside your room or cube.
As time passes, F.lux checks the status of the sun in your zip code or latitude, and adjusts your display's color temperature accordingly. As a writer, I love the extra bit of environmental awareness it offers. As a designer, I would probably be utterly annoyed by shifting display settings. Good thing there's a handy "turn off for one hour" feature you can use to switch back to your regular whitepoint while you're working with color.
Today, the most compelling reasons I have for choosing something else over an Apple product all comes down to choice and freedom. I like being free to choose from many options, and unless Apple decides to give me that, I'll continue to stay away from their products.
I want to choose my hardware, my software, and everything else...not allow a company to tell me what to use, where I can shop, what I am allowed to buy, who I can code for, etc.-app103 (February 21, 2009, 11:49 AM)
I often suspect that Google's extreme secrecy about the internals of their search engine algorithm is less about keeping people from "gaming the system" and more about hiding just how simple minded and arbitrary it is.-40hz (February 19, 2009, 09:26 PM)
I am still writing "dirty code" but when I had started with programming it was looking even worse and I have never been able to understand "what, the hell, I've been thinking"
Maybe in Google's case it's the same? Maybe it's not simple code but very, very ugly one? They might think: "Why I put THAT? What does it suppose to do? Why? What? How? ... OK. It is still working so I will not touch that!"-fenixproductions (February 20, 2009, 06:00 AM)
I have a few pieces of Perl code I wrote (and still use) that are like that. ) the 99 Bottles of Beer song.Welcome to 99 Bottles of Beer
This Website holds a collection of the Song 99 Bottles of Beer programmed in different programming languages. Actually the song is represented in 1253 different programming languages and variations. For more detailed information refer to historic information.
All these little programs generate the lyrics to the song 99 Bottles of Beer as an output.
@tomos: Yes. Haven't tried on Linux yet.-TucknDar (February 19, 2009, 06:55 AM)
This makes me rethink the SEO "strategy" I was using before on my site. Maybe I should just stop that nonsense and concentrate on content rather than ranking. Or make stuff easier to find for a human user than a bot...-housetier (February 19, 2009, 06:28 PM)
Anybody who doesn't realize that marketing always trumps technology in the technology business is either very young, not paying attention, or has severe memory problems.-Jimdoria (February 19, 2009, 06:00 PM)
) I try not to have too much to do with crazies - or their friends!-40hz (February 19, 2009, 09:53 AM)
What the heck are you doing on here, then?!-cranioscopical (February 19, 2009, 12:47 PM)
)Maybe I will check it out when version 1.0 arrives.-Shades (February 17, 2009, 09:48 PM)
But the 0.7 version has been very stable so far. fingers crossed...)You need an app that doesn't run well under cygwin or virtual box.-e712 (February 18, 2009, 03:54 PM)
