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July 03, 2002 DEVELOPER SERIES
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Cube Fodder: Tangle Desktop Toy
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/fun-stuff/5a38.shtml
Gadgets: Sharp Zaurus Linux PDA
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/gadgets/5a3c.shtml
Gadgets: Key Katcher
http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/gadgets/5a05.shtml
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
Sourceforge
Automated Security Tools
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=51027
Release Candidate 1
phpLotto
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=53340
phpLotto 1st Release
Legend of the Wonderer TCG
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=44698
battle system in the project Docs
Advanced Simlulation Toolkit
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=48818
Recruiting
PHPortal
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=28568
PHPortal version 0.1.9 released!
PCGen -- A d20 Character Generator
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=25576
PCGen 2.6.3 is available
MySQL Objective C API for Cocoa
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=42424
SMySQL version 0.7.0
i810 Framebuffer Device Driver
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=39579
Video Overlay Support for the Intel 810 and 815 Framebuffer
'Just For Fun' Network Management System
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=46041
JFF Network Management System 0.6.4
VietPad
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=46758
VietPad 1.0.2 Release
Slashdot
BBC To Revive Doctor Who Next Year
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/03/0225229
[0]Jordan writes: "Orange Today is reporting that the BBC has hired a
scriptwriter from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to work on [1]a new Doctor
Who series, in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary. And Buffy's
[2]Anthony Head, who plays Giles, may be up for the role of the
doctor."
Links
0. http://www.swirlee.org/
1. http://www.orange-today.co.uk/entertainment/story/sm_620011.html
2. http://us.imdb.com/Name?Head,+Anthony
Mathematical Lego Sculptures
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/1346202
Daedalus_ writes "Some guy has created mathematical surfaces (mobius
strips, klein bottles, etc) [0]out of Legos. He also has some [1]other
interesting creations (such as Dilbert figurines and a Hoberman
Sphere)."
Links
0. http://www.lipsons.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/mathlego.htm
1. http://www.lipsons.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/lego.htm
Slashback: Disclosure, Maricopa, Telecoms
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/01/1832218
Slashback tonight with another round of updates and errata regarding
recent Slashdot stories. Read on for more on domain slamming, the
process behind fixing and revealing the recent OpenSSH vulnerability,
early photography, and a special note for residents of Maricopa County,
Arizona.
Data Mining, Cocaine and Secrecy
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/2241215
hightimes writes: "Business 2.0 uncovers one of the world's most
sophisticated IT network in where else, Colombia. [0]According to the
story, Colombian drug cartels have spent billions of dollars to build a
huge infrastructure that's helping them smuggle more dope than ever
before." Even though this is about a raid that took place most of a
decade ago, it's an interesting example of the power (and potential
abuse) of large-scale data mining.
Links
0. http://www.business2.com/articles/mag/0,1640,41206,00.html
MP3 for Gameboy
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/2055244
sluggo140 writes: "Cnet has an article regarding a new startup called
[0]SongPro that is devloping an add-on for Gameboy and Gameboy Advance.
The add-on [1]will play various music formats including MP3."
Links
0. http://www.songpro.com/
1. http://news.com.com/2100-1023-941105.html?tag=fd_top
Zimmermann Suggests Freeing PGP Source
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/1857218
[0]broody writes "NewsForge has an interesting article detailing
[1]Phillip R Zimmermann's lament at selling PGP. Since he cannot afford
to buy it back outright, he is pushing for [2]Network Associates to
'open source' it. Well, the GUI and SDK anyway. I'll say this, he's an
[3]interesting little capitalist."
Links
0. http://www.broody.org
1. http://newsforge.com/newsforge/02/07/01/1411226.shtml?tid=21
2. http://www.nai.com/
3. http://philzimmermann.com/
Options for Adults with Renewed Interest in Math?
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/01/1940229
Internet Ninja asks: "After only doing mathematics in high school level
and in my first year of University, I've suddenly developed an interest
in mathematics. Since that was now almost 10 years ago I'm a little
rusty. Anything past pythagoras is a little tough for me :) but I know
I could get back up to speed quickly. I could probably steal my
daughters math textbooks and start reading but I'm wondering if there
is a better way. I considered a part-time University paper at US$495
each and you need to do two as bridging courses in order to even start
on undergraduate courses. A bit pricey when you have a home and family
to look after as well. Another option was a night courses but I'm kept
pretty busy with work. Does anyone have any advice or good resources?"
Design Hardware/Software for Global Civil Society
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/1625227
[0]-cman- writes "White box builders and Gnome hackers take note! With
the announcement of various oxymoronic "trusted computing" initiatives
in recent week, [1]Bruce Sterling, self-appointed Pope-Emperor of the
Viridian Design Movement has announced a [2]new design contest to
design a '...genuinely trustable, cheap, well-designed, rugged, sexy,
accessible computer system that is owned, manufactured and operated
for, well, Global Civil Society.'" I'll buy one.
Links
0. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1. http://www.well.com/conf/mirrorshades/
2. http://www.viridiandesign.org/notes/301-350/00320_global_civil_society.html
Around the World In 14 Days
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/07/02/1757203
An anonymous reader writes: "Adventurer Steve Fossett succeeded Tuesday
on his sixth try to pilot a balloon solo around the world, crossing the
meridian where he started his historic journey June 19, his ground crew
at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, announced. [0]Here is
the official site, while there's also several other articles, including
[1]this one."
Links
0. http://www.spiritoffreedom.com/
1. http://europe.cnn.com/2002/US/07/02/fossett.balloon/index.html
Tragedy, Media and Marketing
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/06/27/207212
If only H.L. Mencken or A.J. Liebling were still around to weigh in on
the kidnapping stories suffusing our media lately. Alas, they're not.
They wouldn't even be able to find work these days. And too bad. If
healthy media criticism still existed, someone might have pointed out
the insane hype that shrouded tragedies like the death of Princess Di
and TWA Flight 800. Pandering media hype isn't new to people who've
been on the Net or the Web. Just consider the hacking and porno scares
and insane coverage of offspring companies like Microsoft and Amazon.
Why does a case like the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart get so much
attention when others just as horrific get none at all? The answer is
as obvious as it is depressing.
Software.linux.com
GNU Go
http://software.linux.com/articles/view/1507/
OK, I get it. You don't want to wait. You want to start your weekend
right now. I can't blame you for that. Tomorrow is the fourth of July
and most American businesses will be closed. Hum... I can't get you off
work early, but maybe I can help by pointing you in the direction of a
great online game.
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