Don't count on it. The problem with virtualization is that it requires the virtualized OS to be as cooperative to the whole affair as possible, since it needs to be fooled into thinking it has unfettered access to the system, which in many ways is much harder than just getting the OS to run natively on the hardware. Windows and Linux are becoming more virtualization-friendly every day since their developers have realized that their operating systems are being virtualized on a regular basis, but since there is no Apple-approved way to virtualize OS X, it would be a fairly trivial matter for them to make it as unfriendly to virtualize as possible. If that doesn't sound like such a big deal, consider how many strange bugs there are in VMs where the virtualized operating system is TRYING to make it as easier on the VM.

Is Apple doing this at the moment? Probably not. Would they if they saw OS X virtualization becoming widespread against their will? Of course no one can say for sure, but I don't think anyone would put it past them either.

Just install AOL. There should be a disk for it in almost any magazine.

Once you're done, you can format the disk and use it as a Windows Me startup disk.

Wow you are really paranoid! Adam helped me pick out the best amplifier and looked over the RF gain stage layout to make sure it was nice and clean, since he did this for a living. Sure I could have done everything without any extra eyes but then the jammer might not have been as effective and that would be so sad :~( If you check back, next week, I'll have project on how to build your own 4 layer boards with popsicle sticks and glitter!

Oh we have a spectrum analyzer here, thats what we used to debug the DIY cellphone jammer project http://www.ladyada.net/make/wavebubble

OMG! Don't tell the US DHS! They'll be way bummed!

Don't worry, its plenty bright! Its bigger only because it has more LEDs, and nice 6 degree lenses. If you RTFA you'll see we suggest going with green LEDs for best effectiveness but this has an RGB rave mode for going to parties. That way we can take it out to raves! Also, please note that LEDs are not driven "continuous current" not sure where you got that from

Everyone at the party we went to said "wow that is really fucking bright" and asked us to turn it off. That's all the research I need! *pew* *pew*

It works great for the flashblindness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation. The occasional vomiting? Maybe not ;)

Strobe/flashing weapons arent new. The patent is actually for a more specific device that scans while it strobes. There actually isnt a patent for just a strobing weapon, which may be because there was prior art.

Theres no schematics in the patent. The flashblinding effect was documented over 100 years ago by scientists like Bruke and Broca. There's really nothing very complex going on, its a green flashing light at about 8-10 Hz...which makes it a great intro-to-Arduino project! :)

There's no missing information. The flashblinding effect was documented over 100 years ago by scientists like Bruke and Broca. There's really nothing very complex going on, its a green flashing light at about 8-10 Hz.

Actually, it does precisely the same thing as any other 'flashing weapon', gives you a headache and makes your eyes hurt

It works great for the flashblindness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation. The occasional vomiting? Maybe not ;)

We decided on going with a PTC because it protects the entire circuit. So, even if by some assembly error the FET was pinned high, the PTC would not pass more current than the FET and inductor are rated for at continuous DC. And PTCs are pretty cheap nowadays, ~20 cents each. :)