Install Linux on your iPod - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Install Linux on your iPod - easily
Posted Aug 18, 2005, 12:00 PM ET by Dave Caolo
The Linux on iPod project has been around for a while now. With Linux running on your iPod, you can do all sorts of fun things not available with Apple’s iPod operating system, like play videos, make use of additional audio file formats, play Doom, and so on. Look here for the official FAQ. The only problem has been that the process of installing it is a bit of a bear. Kevin Wojniak, creator of Pod2Go, comes to the rescue with a double-click installer that will have your 4th Generation iPod (including iPod minis and color iPods) dual-booting in no time. Just note that the version of iPod Linux it intstalls is very much in development, as is the installer itself. So back up first (but you knew that).
Why more women aren’t “geeks” | News.blog | CNET News.com
August 12, 2005 5:26 PM PDT
Why more women aren’t “geeks”Where are all the women who forsake social outings to stay up all night writing computer code and read science fiction?
Most of those computer “geeks” (as the stereotype goes) live in countries that mandate math and science courses through the teenage years.
That’s one of the conclusions of a new study exploring the gender gap in computer science, a profession dominated by men. Professors of sociology at the University of California at San Diego and Western Washington released a study Friday that showed that women are vastly underrepresented in computer science in 21 nations–Germany, Czech Republic and Belgium being among the top countries with few women in tech.
That is because those as well as most countries are influenced by the notion that men and women are naturally suited to different occupations. But what’s different is that their schools do not require curriculum in math and science, and therefore encourage fulfilling those roles, according to the findings.
In South Korea, a nation with the highest number of women in computer science, math must be studied through 12th grade, and science through 11th. Ireland, Sweden, Turkey and the United States were also among nations with the highest penetration of women in technology.
Posted by Stefanie Olsen
Interesting read, though I can’t say that I agree with it much. I am without a doubt a geek (and a woman!), as are many of the gals that I chat with on a regular basis. I guess it’s a personal preference but I would much rather sit in front of the computer typing out xhtml and css code than looking for clothes or makeup at a mall.
Silence is Defeat Public Access Unix Systems
Its amazing what you get free these days. I remember back in the day when you used to have to sign your soul away to your ISP to get one of these. To many features to list all of them. ssh, sftp, pop3-ssl mail. Instant messaging clients for IRC, AIM, MSN, ICQ, Yahoo!, SoulSeek, and BitTorrent clients. Good way to start learning unix.
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Mighty Mouse, first look
Posted Aug 2, 2005, 4:04 PM ET
by Jay Savage
Filed under: Reviews, Cult of Mac, HardwareI didn’t get a chance to run out to the Apple Store this morning; I’ve just been sitting at my desk drooling all day. c0nsumer was luckier; he ran right out first thing and picked one up. He says the layout is pretty intuitive, although there’s a little learning curve for people used to traditional 5-button mice, and overall he likes it, even the scroll ball. And of course, you can’t beat it for looks. Why it’s taken Apple this long to get a 5-button mouse out, we still don’t know. But it sounds like they’ve taken the time to get it right. Drivers weren’t part of the 10.4.2 update, though (more of the surprise Laurie’s enjoying), so you’ll need to install the included drivers, which include a new pref pane for the programmable features, to get started.
Screen Goo is a specially formatted, highly reflective acrylic paint, designed specifically for the video projection industry. Screen Goo acrylic paint allows one to transform any smooth paintable surface into a high performance projection screen.
Screen Goo’s performance reflects many years of research and development. It has the capacity to outperform most of the existing screen products in use today. Screen Goo is made from the highest grade acrylic available and contains no filler materials. Whether used in a professional, or home situation its simple application, versatility, quality and variable gain characteristics are remarkable.
Everybody In The Pool - Forbes.com
Everybody In The Pool
David M. Ewalt, 07.08.05, 6:00 AM ETNEW YORK - Apple Computer Chief Executive Steve Jobs has a reputation for thinking different. But now he might be planning a move for Apple that will leave even his biggest fans surprised–becoming a phone company.
California tech job lead grows | CNET News.com
California tech job lead grows
Published: July 6, 2005, 5:16 PM PDT
By Ed Frauenheim
Staff Writer, CNET News.comCalifornia is getting more golden when it comes to its share of the country’s new tech jobs.
Thanks partly to job creation in the heart of Silicon Valley, the state captured 29.8 percent of the new information technology jobs posted on major online job boards in June, according to a new study from job search service NimbleCat. That’s up from 26.1 percent in May and marks the state’s high point since NimbleCat began tracking tech job statistics in January of last year.
No other state generated more than 10 percent of the new IT jobs at major job boards in June, NimbleCat said.
Although NimbleCat’s monthly report, due out Thursday, shows new technology jobs gravitating to California, it’s not clear how good the news is for tech workers there. The report does not provide statistics on the absolute numbers of new jobs. There have been indications that better times for Silicon Valley tech companies and a revived start-up scene aren’t necessarily translating into a big wave of hiring.
The overall job market for tech professionals has been a mixed bag for some time. From the beginning of the year to June 1, job postings on tech-focused Dice.com rose 26 percent to 69,957, with strong gains in eastern cities. And a study released earlier this year indicated that the U.S. tech industry may have turned a corner last year when it comes to employment woes.
Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between
multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its
own display, without special hardware. It’s intended for users
with multiple computers on their desk since each system uses its
own monitor(s).Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse
off the edge of your screen. Synergy also merges the clipboards of
all the systems into one, allowing cut-and-paste between systems.
Furthermore, it synchronizes screen savers so they all start and stop
together and, if screen locking is enabled, only one screen requires
a password to unlock them all. Learn more
about how it works.Synergy is open source and released under the
GNU Public License (GPL).System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me (the Windows 95 family)
Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP (the Windows NT family)
Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Unix
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Super Simple Guide (SSG) - BitTorrent
Posted by VelkyMX on 5/24/2005 9:08:06 AM.
BitTorrent is a distributed file download system. It takes large files,
breaks them apart, and then uploads small pieces why you download them.
It takes the load off of the initial server and distributes it to each
of the downloading clients. What
this means is, while you are downloading that new demo for your
favorite game, BitTorrent is uploading the small parts of the file you
have already downloaded to other people downloading, just like you. Why
is this great? With many people using DSL or fast connections to the
internet, a majority of us are just downloading content onto our
computers. Whether they are web pages, photos or email, we rarely
upload onto the net. In the past, the way to transfer files was either
through a web page (HTTP) or through a FTP server. BitTorrent replaces
both. By utilizing your own bandwidth to help shoulder the load of the
download, people who are downloading have a more reliable and larger
amount of bandwidth to download from.Um… badwidewho? Think of
bandwidth as a pipe from the internet or network onto your computer.
Lets break it down as if you were using that pipe to water your lawn.
Dial-up, like AOL, would have a very small pipe, like a straw. It can
be used, but would take forever to do the whole thing. DSL would have a
larger pipe, like a garden hose, again more efficient, but still
limited. BitTorrent would be like an entire sprinkler system, with each
sprinkler head being a different person, each with its own small supply
of water, helping everyone enjoy the lawn, but in the most efficient
way possible.How can you get started enjoying this excellent
service? First you will need a BitTorrent client. We recommend Azureus.
It is a free – open source BitTorrent client.
then just keep your eyes open for the BitTorrent downloads, called
Torrents. Just click on the Torrent and Azureus will do the rest! Not
everyone has one, but many of the game developers, application writers
and file sharers will offer these Torrents.
Beginner’s Guide to Podcast Creation
Beginner’s Guide to Podcast Creation
Kirk McElhearn07.10.05
Ever since Apple’s release of iTunes 4.9 with built-in support for podcasting, hundreds of thousands of people have discovered the wide range of free audio programs now available as podcasts. While most will be content only to listen to podcasts, some - perhaps including you - may be ready to create their own radio-style programs. After all, distribution through iTunes is now easy, and subscriptions are the only thing separating listeners from your thoughts and ideas.