So I just saw this post over at the Microsoft Security Response Center Blog. To wit, ” Monad will not be included in the final version of Windows Vista”. So this leaves me wondering, what is left in the famous “Longhorn” release? It seems like the bulk of the new Windows operating system is a …
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Sony PSP: succumbing to temptation
I returned from Nashville to discover that my roof has sprung a leak. In spite of several impending repair costs (roof, car, cameras), I succumbed to temptation and bought a Sony Portable Playstation (PSP). Initially I had no interest in Sony’s latest gadget, after all I hardly have time for games anymore, and there are …
Apple I: It’s alive!
I completed the Apple I replica (Replica I). I had a couple of false starts, and ended up redoing a few low solder joints, but all in all the assembly went pretty smoothly. All told, I probably spent 3 hours on the assembly, and didn’t really run into any real problems. Tom Owad’s book “Apple …
Apple I replica board has arrived
My Replica I board has arrived on thursday. I ordered the “barebones” kit with just the board and the rare integrated circuits (ICs) from Vince Briel — the creator of the replica I. Since then, I’ve been scavenging around the house and garage the parts I need to complete my Apple I. As of last …
New websites blend existing business models
Over the last week, I’ve become aware of several new websites that are testing interesting combinations of popular Internet trends. Yesterday, I reviewed PeerFlix, who are trying to combine Internet movie rentals with a trade brokering service. Today I wanted to at least mention a few other websites out there, and solicit your opinions; I …
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Blogs updated to WordPress 1.5
I’m pretty much finished with the technical work of upgrading both blogs to WordPress 1.5. There were a few warts in the process, but I think everything is pretty much working now. I still need to find a better theme for this blog, but the photoblog is better then ever. Let me know if you …
Implementing shaded descriptions from my photoblog
I was asked how to implement the shaded description boxes used on the photoblog. Here’s a copy of the directions I sent him with links to the files needed if anyone wants to use it on their site.
The resurgence of homebrew hardware hacking
Over at Wired there is a story on a new book about replicating the Apple I as a hobbyist platform. I’m fully on board with the concept — those who know me well know that I love low-level hardware hacking, although I have no real talent or skill. I’ll be buying a copy of the …
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Color calibrated screen
I finally gave in and bought a hardware color calibrator. With four LCD monitors in the house, it was becoming impossible for me to have any confidence in the colors I was getting for photos. There are some good perceptual calibrators available: Apple ships quite a nice one built-in to MacOS X, some people prefer …
Rumors Apple Acquiring TiVo
Reuters is reporting on speculation (as if that represents news) that Apple is targetting Tivo for aquisition. Personally, I think this is a natural play for Apple. There has been rampant speculation that the Mac Mini is positioned as a Media Center Device (DVD-Player/Writer, HDI interface); add Tivo software to the Mac Mini and you …