tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84569236741900603342024-03-08T06:20:43.429-08:00A steaming pile of...Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-77000315384991650092007-11-06T00:55:00.000-08:002007-11-06T00:56:28.149-08:00movingmoved back to <a href="http://www.hird.net/stuff">www.hird.net/stuff</a>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-6927006387248847262007-08-16T23:49:00.001-07:002007-08-16T23:49:00.047-07:00Best Muppet poster ever<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Via Warren Ellis flickr photostream:<br/><br/><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenellis/459219571/'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/warrenellis/459219571/</a><br/><br/><img width='276' height='400' class='reflect' onload='show_notes_initially();' alt='Polish poster' src='http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/459219571_dd8d9f91c6.jpg?v=0'/></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-80692669723336491662007-08-16T16:24:00.001-07:002007-08-16T16:24:28.895-07:00Reading list tab dump 4. Big Web Architecture<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Distributed databases and other fancy stuff people like Google and Amazon are using to scale.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.slideshare.net/group/webapps-scalability/slideshows'>A whole collection of slideshows about scaling websites</a><br/><br/><a href='http://intertwingly.net/blog/2007/07/26/Information-Access-Patterns'>Sam Ruby: Information access patterns</a><br/><br/><a href='http://www.allthingsdistributed.com/2007/07/job_opening_for_a_senior_resea.html'>Amazon job description: senior researcher for distributed systems</a><br/><br/><a href='http://www.hibernate.org/414.html'>Hibernate Shards - distributing data across dbs</a><br/><br/><a href='http://bitworking.org/news/158/ETech-07-Summary-Part-2-MegaData'>Megadata - new big data stores</a><br/><br/><a href='http://lucene.apache.org/hadoop/about.html'>Hadoop - Apache map/reduce</a><br/><br/><a href='http://developer.amazonwebservices.com/connect/entry.jspa?externalID=873&categoryID=112'>Running Hadoop on Amazons EC2 and S3</a><br/><br/><br/><br/></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-62580910510227680172007-08-16T04:20:00.001-07:002007-08-16T04:20:00.232-07:00Reading list tab dump 3. Python<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://ivan.truemesh.com/archives/000392.html'>Closures in python</a><br/><br/><a href='http://effbot.org/zone/thread-synchronization.htm'>Thread Synchronization Mechanisms in Python</a><br/><br/><a href='http://python.net/%7Egoodger/projects/pycon/2007/idiomatic/handout.html'>Code Like a Pythonista: Idiomatic Python</a><br/><br/><a href='http://pycheesecake.org/wiki/PythonTestingToolsTaxonomy'>Python testing tools</a><br/><br/><a href='http://codespeak.net/lxml/intro.html'>Why LXML?</a><br/><br/><a href='http://pysvn.tigris.org/docs/pysvn_prog_guide.html'>pysvn programming guide</a><br/><br/><br/></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-50995132170256726272007-08-16T04:02:00.001-07:002007-08-16T04:04:13.602-07:00Readinglist tab dump 2. Javascript<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Some revision, some tutorials, some new stuff. Lotsajavascript<br/><br/><a href='http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/A_re-introduction_to_JavaScript'>A re-introduction to JavaScript</a><br/><br/><a href='http://alternateidea.com/blog/articles/2007/7/18/javascript-scope-and-binding'>Understanding Scope and Binding in JavaScript</a><br/><br/><a href='http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/library/x-ajaxjquery.html'>Simplify Ajax development with jQuery</a><br/><br/>Douglas Crockford<br/><br/><a href='http://javascript.crockford.com/private.html'>Private Members in JavaScript</a><br/><br/><a href='http://yuiblog.com/blog/2006/11/13/javascript-we-hardly-new-ya/'>New is bad</a><br/><br/><br/>Googlegears and GWT<br/><br/><a href='http://aaronboodman.com/gearpad/login.php'>Gearpad - a googlegears notepad</a><br/><br/><a href='http://ajaxian.com/archives/review-of-gwt-in-action'>GWT in action book</a><br/><br/><a href='http://gearsblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/community-response-to-gears.html'>Community Response to Gears</a><br/></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-75767793279685038932007-08-16T03:51:00.001-07:002007-08-16T03:51:22.510-07:00Reading list tab collections 1. erlang and haskell<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Everyone is getting the erlang love thing....<br/><br/>Sam Ruby:<br/><a href='http://intertwingly.net/blog/2007/08/09/Erlang-First-Impressions'>http://intertwingly.net/blog/2007/08/09/Erlang-First-Impressions</a><br/><br/><a href='http://www.erlang.org/'>http://www.erlang.org/</a><br/><br/><br/>And Haskell. Yeah its not the same thing...<br/><br/>Three part OReilly series...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2007/05/21/an-introduction-to-haskell---part-1-why-haskell.html'>http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2007/05/21/an-introduction-to-haskell---part-1-why-haskell.html</a><br/><br/><br/></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-67216258157658058102007-07-10T04:12:00.001-07:002007-07-10T04:12:19.095-07:00Google Linux apt repository<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Apt repository for google software:<br/><br/><a href='http://www.google.com/linuxrepositories/index.html'>http://www.google.com/linuxrepositories/index.html</a></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-70465651528655215652007-06-22T22:41:00.001-07:002007-06-22T22:41:19.469-07:00Andrew Hem - artist<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>I really like this guys style. <br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.andrewhem.com/'>http://www.andrewhem.com/</a><br></br><br></br><img width='500' height='192' src='http://www.andrewhem.com/images/painting/quickes/quick.jpg'></img><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-137327710079910322007-06-22T22:20:00.001-07:002007-06-22T22:20:00.601-07:00Living Homes<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Extremely expensive eco-friendly modular homes. The flash animated internal view is pretty nice (showing the light passing through the house as the sun rises and sets).<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.livinghomes.net/primer.html'>http://www.livinghomes.net/primer.html</a></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-67779939727262155322007-06-21T06:38:00.001-07:002007-06-21T06:38:42.386-07:00Huf Haus<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.huf-haus.com/gb/intro.html'>http://www.huf-haus.com/gb/intro.html</a> as seen on Grand Designs. German modular homes.<br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-46388065530501532592007-06-17T03:01:00.001-07:002007-06-17T03:01:54.373-07:00Modular Dwellings<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Modular dwellings make prefab modular "buildings" (really rooms). <br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.modulardwellings.com/flash_content.html'>http://www.modulardwellings.com/flash_content.html</a><br></br><br></br>Another silly flash only site.<br></br><br></br>Ready Made magazine had instructions on how to make one of their "modules" though - the MD-100.<br></br><br></br><img alt='modular_dwellings_4.jpg' src='http://cubeme.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/modular_dwellings_4.jpg'></img><br></br><br></br><a href='http://readymademag.com/printarchive/article?id=429'>http://readymademag.com/printarchive/article?id=429</a><br></br><br></br>and blueprints! <a href='http://readymademag.com/store/#byomd'>http://readymademag.com/store/#byomd</a><br></br><br></br><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-87801803969491023062007-06-16T22:33:00.001-07:002007-06-16T22:34:23.842-07:00A deck house for around $25000<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Website is one big flash app, ah well. But it's pretty nice<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.noekdesign.com/index2.html'>http://www.noekdesign.com/index2.html</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/alittlehut/noekdesign1.jpg' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' alt='' src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/alittlehut/noekdesign1.jpg' style='cursor: pointer; width: 400px;'></img></a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-1205219888407276082007-06-16T19:23:00.001-07:002007-06-16T19:23:18.327-07:00And another load of NAS <div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.mydigitalhome.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=47&Itemid=99&vmcchk=1&Itemid=99'>http://www.mydigitalhome.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=47&Itemid=99&vmcchk=1&Itemid=99</a></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-2529049645443211862007-06-16T19:22:00.003-07:002007-06-16T19:22:50.148-07:00True Names - Vernor Vinge<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://home.comcast.net/%7Ekngjon/truename/truename.html'>http://home.comcast.net/~kngjon/truename/truename.html</a><br></br><br></br><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-34949061239885509742007-06-16T19:22:00.001-07:002007-06-16T19:22:13.425-07:00A/V Receivers<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Yamaha RX-V861 in JB-Hifi<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=822161&page=1&pp=30'>http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=822161&page=1&pp=30</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.avperfection.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=656'>http://www.avperfection.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=656</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/av/products/ht/rxv661.html'>http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/av/products/ht/rxv661.html</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/yamaha-rxv861-71-channel-xmready-digital-home-theater-with-xm-hd-surround.html'>Yamaha RX-V861: 7.1 Channel XM-Ready Digital Home Theater with XM HD Surround - Orbitcast.com</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-31946089377491167412007-06-16T19:20:00.001-07:002007-06-16T19:20:38.999-07:00More pc cases<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/04/11/midi_towers/page60.html'>Midi Towers: You've Come a Long Way, Baby | Tom's Hardware</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.i-love-pc.com/ProductClass.asp?ProductClass_1=Cases&ProductClass_2=ATX%20Case%20With%20Power%20Supply'>Computers Products of store</a><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category30_1.htm'>http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category30_1.htm</a><br></br><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category30_1.htm'><img width='150' height='184' border='0' alt='Lian Li PC-A10A Case Silver' src='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/images/pc-a10asb.jpg'></img></a><br></br><br></br><br></br></font></font></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-7051156618919560362007-06-15T19:21:00.001-07:002007-06-15T19:21:58.223-07:00PC Server Cases<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><br></br><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category28_1.htm'>PC Cases</a><br></br><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod2597.htm'>Lian Li V2000</a><br></br><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><b>$430.00</b></font></font><br></br><p><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><font size='2' face='Arial'><strong></strong></font></font></p><br /><ul><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Dimensions: 210 x 617 x 625mm (WxHxD)</font> <br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Drive bays:&nbsp;7 x 5.25", 12 x 3.5" internal</font> <br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Fans: 2 x 120mm ball bearing fans included</font> <br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>M/B type: EXT ATX & Pentium 4 (MAX&nbsp; SIZE: 12"x13")</font> <br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Front Ports: 1 x IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 x 2, MIC x 1, EAR x 1 </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Slot: PCI Slot x 7</font></li></font></ul><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><font size='2' face='Arial'><img border='0' src='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/images/llv20003.jpg' alt='llv20001.jpg'></img></font></font></font><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod2503.htm'>Antec Titan 650 Case with 650W</a><br></br><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><b>$279.00</b></font></font><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><ul><font color='#333333'><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Removable front bezel for easy installation </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Double hinge door design: open the door up to 270 </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Ultra-quiet cooling system:<br></br>- 1 rear 120mm standard fan with TriCool 3-speed switch<br></br>- 2 front (optional) 92mm case fan mounts </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>10 Drive Bays<br></br>- External 4 x 5.25" (one with 5.25" to 3.5" adapter)<br></br>- Internal 6 x 3.5" </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>• Front ports: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link), Audio In and Out. </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Power Supply included: TruePower 2.0 650W ATX12V v2.0 and EPS12V compatible </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>7 Expansion Slots </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>1.0mm cold rolled steel for durability </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Motherboard: up to Extended ATX including CEB specification motherboard (30,5 x 33 cm) </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Size: 44.6cm (H) x 20.5cm (W) x 58.4cm (D) </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Net Weight : 14 kg</font></li></font></ul></font><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><font size='2' face='Arial' color='#333333'><img border='0' src='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/images/antectitan1.jpg' alt='antectitan1.jpg'></img></font></font></font><br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/prod2499.htm'>CRS-9008 Server Case</a><br></br><br></br><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><b>$179.00<br></br><br></br></b></font></font><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><ul><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Providing flexibility, reliability and duration under the strict condition of server. </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Multifunction: Server Case, 19" rack mount, Storage Enclosure </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Easy to change to 5U 19" rack mount server case ( hand holder and rail are optional. ) </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Front door with key lock </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Side plate with pad lock to meet SAF-TE certification </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Ventilated by 120mm double ball bearing fan </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>PCI card holder for Add-On cards </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Modulized Back Plane or Mobile Rack ready.</font> <br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Standard case holder or Optional wheels </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>LED Display: Power, Fail, 6x HDD without opening door </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Dimensions: 223mm(W) x 430mm(H) x 590mm(D) </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>Motherboard: 12"x13" Full size ATX </font><br /></li><li><font size='2' face='Arial'>No power supply included</font></li></font></ul></font><font size='2' face='Arial, Helvetica'><font size='2' face='Verdana' color='#000000'><img border='0' src='http://www.pccasegear.com.au/images/9008b1.jpg' alt='9008b1.jpg'></img><br></br><br></br><br></br></font></font><a href='http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=271468&Sku=110523'>Computer Parts, PC Components, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Notebooks - Misco.co.uk</a><br></br><br></br><span class='normal'><br /> <b>Enlight 8950 5u server case</b><br /></span><br></br><br></br><br /><br /><div class='normal'><br />Acting as a pedestal server or a rack-mountable chassis, the Enlight<br />8950 5U server case comes with nine 5.25" drive bays and a single 3.5"<br />drive bay, as well as 7 PCI slots for a high range of expansion. Backed<br />with an array of LED indicators to display PSW, fan, errors, HDD<br />activity and LAN status, you can be informed of activity and operation<br />at a glance. Securely lockable with two mechanical front-bezel-based<br />locks and a padlock loop, there's also two intrusion detectors on the<br />front and rear panels, making this a substantial investment for your<br />business.<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.synnex.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=27&search=true&text=&brand=ENLIT&category=&advmode=M&stype=product&export=False'>http://www.synnex.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=27&search=true&text=&brand=ENLIT&category=&advmode=M&stype=product&export=False</a><br></br><br></br><br></br></div><a href='http://www.myshopping.com.au/PR--1280_AOpen_H700A_Full_Tower_Computer_Case'>http://www.myshopping.com.au/PR--1280_AOpen_H700A_Full_Tower_Computer_Case</a><br></br><br></br><span class='atip'>Price Range:</span> $170 - $171 at 1 store<br></br><a href='http://www.i-love-pc.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductNO=819'>Computers Products of store</a><br></br><br></br><br></br> Supports 12”(305mm)x9.6”(244mm) ATX motherboard<br></br> Patented rail and screw 5.25” drive bays<br></br> Patented screwless front bezel<br></br> Front USB, Audio, 1394 support (option)<br></br> Better Expansion - 7 slots and a maximum of 6* 5.25-inch and 7*3.5-inch drive bays<br></br> Complies with FCC Class B, DoC, and CE<br></br> Support 550W,350W(ATX 12V) all safety power supply <br></br><br></br><br></br><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-44500867463309934042007-06-12T23:00:00.001-07:002007-06-12T23:00:39.924-07:00Nifflas Games<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Free simple little PC games:<br></br><br></br><a href='http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=01Home'>http://nifflas.ni2.se/index.php?main=01Home</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-34714984540753964182007-05-31T21:40:00.001-07:002007-05-31T21:40:37.726-07:00vi implemented in javascript<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Silly but cool. <br></br><a href='http://gpl.internetconnection.net/vi/'>http://gpl.internetconnection.net/vi/</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-58193390041541699102007-05-17T15:20:00.001-07:002007-05-17T15:20:20.037-07:00Calvin and Hobbes goodness<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>An Italian students final exam piece, animated Calvin and Hobbes. Fantastic:<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=4302'>http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=4302</a><br></br><br></br>And 25 great strips:<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.progressiveboink.com/archive/calvinhobbes.htm'>http://www.progressiveboink.com/archive/calvinhobbes.htm</a><br></br><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-20984436295873354142007-04-29T22:42:00.001-07:002007-04-29T22:42:11.416-07:00The Last Stand<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>The Last Stand. Zombie killing flash game. It's pretty easy to finish, but still fun.<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.armorgames.com/games/thelaststand_popup.html'>http://www.armorgames.com/games/thelaststand_popup.html</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-68351641813914425152007-04-29T03:39:00.001-07:002007-04-29T03:39:01.284-07:00Neuros OSD<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Media center built on top of linux and they want people to extend it.<br></br><br></br><a href='http://www.neurostechnology.com/'>http://www.neurostechnology.com/</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-2199383130863107612007-04-29T03:27:00.001-07:002007-04-29T03:27:16.791-07:00Ziova CS505 upscaling Divx network streamer<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>Understands a bunch of video and sound formats, can stream from different types of network shares. And it upscales.<br></br><br></br><a href='http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/review/ziova-cs505-upscaling-divxdvd-network-streamer-hands+on-our-favorite-player-yet-255947.php'>http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/review/ziova-cs505-upscaling-divxdvd-network-streamer-hands+on-our-favorite-player-yet-255947.php</a><br></br><a href='http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Main_Page'></a></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-10008715515312117622007-04-26T23:24:00.003-07:002007-04-26T23:24:51.716-07:00How the CIA used a fake science fiction film to sneak six Americans out of revolutionary Iran.<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><strong>How the CIA used a fake science fiction film to sneak six Americans out of revolutionary Iran.<br></br><a href='http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.05/feat_cia.html'>http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/15.05/feat_cia.html</a><br></br></strong></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8456923674190060334.post-36802049357772121242007-04-26T23:24:00.001-07:002007-04-26T23:24:19.679-07:00Apple TV hacks<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Main_Page'>http://wiki.awkwardtv.org/wiki/Main_Page</a><br></br></div>Andy Hirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126191529459087206noreply@blogger.com0