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August 02, 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
USB KVMs Compared
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/02/0333224
[0]EconolineCrush writes "KVM switches have always been a great way to
control multiple machines, and now they're coming with all sorts of
cool USB peripheral sharing and audio switching functionality. The Tech
Report has a compared [1]a couple of the newest KVM switches from
Belkin and IOGear that're worth a look if VNC just doesn't do it for
you."
Links
0. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1. http://www.tech-report.com/reviews/2002q3/usb-kvms/index.x?pg=1
HP Backs Off DMCA Threat
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/02/0156235
[0]Bruce Perens wrote with this interesting reversal: "News.com reports
[1]HP has backed off of [2]its DMCA threat." Which makes [3]SNOsoft's
official response thankfully beside the point now. Update: 08/02 05:37
GMT by [4]T: Declan McCullagh points out [5]this CNET story, which
includes words from HP, Snosoft, and Bruce Perens. Writes Declan: "HP
blames the snafu on... their lawyers!"
Links
0. mailto:bruce @ p e r e n s . c om
1. http://news.com.com/2100-1023-947740.html
2. __SLASHLINK__
3. http://www.snosoft.com/fr.html
4. http://www.monkey.org/~timothy/
5. http://news.com.com/2100-1023-947745.html?tag=politech
AT-ATs Coming to a Forest Near You
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/2242245
[0]Audent writes "Not strictly speaking anything any of us should
classify as work related, or even open source, but holy shitbags! I
want one of these. Plustech, a subsidiary of tractor maker John Deere,
has built a six-legged walking logging machine that just has to be the
prototype for an AT-AT walker. Imagine parking this [1]puppy at the
mall!"
Links
0. mailto:paul_brislen@@@idg...co...nz
1. http://www.plustech.fi/Walking1.html
Defcon X - Live in Las Vegas
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/02/005217
[0]Navisto writes: "[1]DEFCON X gathering has begun in Las Vegas
already as everyone begins to prepare for the start of Friday's event
at the [2]Alexis Park. The hacking convention is in its' 10th year and
this is said to be the largest yet. This year there are [3]dozens of
speeches happening ranging from wireless, .Net security all the way to
Mac OS X AppleScript security issues and hacks. Gathering in Las Vegas
brings all the hackers together. This year the official events of
Defcon include [4]DC Shoot, [5]Capture the Flag,[6]Hacker Jeopardy,
[7]Scavenger Hunt, and this year's first [8]WarDriving Contest. When
Live Streams are activated the information will be posted on defcon.org
and on the [9]Defcon Forums... PS - E-Mail the Alexis Park letting them
know their site isn't cross-browser compatible. Not everyone uses IE
and NS ;)"
Links
0. http://www.nevadaunderground.org/
1. http://www.defcon.org/
2. http://www.alexispark.com/
3. http://www.defcon.org/dcx-schedule.html
4. http://www.23.org/dcshoot
5. http://www.ghettohackers.net/ctf/
6. http://www.defcon.org/dcx-main.html#hackjep
7. http://www.scavengerhunt.org/
8. http://www.securitytribe.com/wardrive.html
9. http://forum.defcon.org/
Starving Nation Turns Down Bioengineered Corn
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/0319209
The Washington Post has a story about [0]Zimbabwe turning down
shipments of genetically engineered corn, even though the country is
experiencing a severe drought and starvation. Zimbabwe is afraid some
of the corn will end up planted instead of eaten -- and growing
patented corn is a no-no, of course! If the corn is planted even once,
it may contaminate all future crops grown in those fields or any fields
nearby, leading to huge lawsuits - and then the fields are
contaminated, exacerbating the food shortage. So, starve or be
bankrupted, and Zimbabwe appears to be choosing, "starve". Tons of
ethical issues here, which have hardly been touched upon in the U.S.
press.
Links
0. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23728-2002Jul30.html
Indie Game Jam Results Posted
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/2137226
[0]baruz writes "You may remember a [1]previous story on Slashdot about
the Indie Game Jam organized by Chris Hecker and company. The game
sources have been [2]posted." Anyone feel like porting these to Linux?
Links
0. http://radio.weblogs.com/0105058/
1. __SLASHLINK__
2. http://igj.sourceforge.net/games.html
VeriSign and Other Registry Giants Blast ICANN
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/2023243
[0]rhwalker22 writes: "VeriSign, ENIC, and Nominet UK today released a
letter to the U.S. Commerce Dept. urging Uncle Sam to 'scale back the
powers of the body that manages the Internet's global addressing
system,' according to [1]this report on washingtonpost.com. ICANN, of
course, has its own take on the Registries' letter..."
Links
0. http://www.technews.com
1. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A31870-2002Aug1.html
Computers That Thrive in Salty, Humid Environments?
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/176230
Ever seen one of today's garden variety computers running on sea-going
vessels? How about in other places where water, or salt water is a
large part of the environment? Today's Ask Slashdot deals with 3
questions surrounding the construction of computer systems that can
survive in such a harsh environment. What does it take to harden a PC
to survive in such a place, and how much more expensive will it cost to
make one? Are there other issues to worry about aside from the salt and
the humidity?
TheKompany Releases DivX Software For Zaurus
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/1845239
An anonymous reader writes: "InfoSync has an article on [0]DivX for the
Zaurus. Finally, you can watch movies on the go!" Between this and
[1]theKompany's ogg player, the Zaurus looks cool. It's a little
chunkier perhaps, but another reader points out that Archos is now
taking pre-orders for its do-everything [2]Jukebox Multimedia device,
which might be another option for those seeking a portable anything
box.
Links
0. http://www.infosync.no/news/2002/n/2130.html
1. __SLASHLINK__
2. http://www.archos.com/us/products/product_jbmm.html
AT&T Broadband Introduces Tiered Pricing
http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=02/08/01/1749248
[0]Joey Patterson writes "It had to happen sooner or later. CNET
reports that [1]AT&T Broadband has [2]introduced a tiered pricing plan
called UltraLink (3 Mbps down/384 kbps up) for $79.99/month if you buy
your own modem and $82.95/month if you lease one of theirs."
Links
0. mailto:joey_patterson@@@yahoo...com
1. http://www.attbroadband.com/
2. http://news.com.com/2100-1033-947559.html?tag=fd_top
Software.linux.com
E*Reminders
http://software.linux.com/articles/view/1542/
Damn, it's gone. Another senior moment has struck again. Old age is
creeping up on me, with or without my permission. Listen, my problem's
that I'm always in front of my PC... and far away from my calender.
That's why I prefer program's that utilize my e-mail acount.
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