Comment Re:The future comes, are we ready (Score 1) 343
Sorry. You're link is better, I just grabbed the first link I saw after googling for "Printcrime Corey Doctorow".
Comment The future comes, are we ready (Score 4, Interesting) 343
This calls to mind Corey Doctorow's short story "Printcrime".
Journal Journal: New DB 1
Slashdot is now running on upgrade database backend software, and new hardware. Anecdotal evidence suggests improved performance. Was anybody worried? I wasn't. Next week, updated front end web servers!
Submission + - Darpa + Makers + School = The future of innovation (makezine.com)
PerlJedi writes: "The future of innovation in America is the Maker movement. A new project being announced on the Makezine blog aims to bring the low cost innovation and alternative manufacturing processes to schools in hopes of turbo charging the next generation of inventors in the US.
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The new Makerspace program, developed by Dale Dougherty of MAKE and Dr. Saul Griffith of Otherlab, will integrate online tools for design and collaboration with low-cost options for physical workspaces where students may access educational support to gain practical hands-on experience with new technologies and innovative processes to design and build projects. The program has a goal of reaching 1000 high schools over four years, starting with a pilot program of 10 high schools in California during the 2012-2013 school year.
Journal Journal: The 'SOPA Blackout', and the 300 domains that have already gone 3
Today is SOPA Blackout Day (and
belatedly, PIPA too). In rough order of importance, Google, Boingboing,
Arstechnica, 4Chan, ThePirateBay, Identi.ca, Craig's List, Mozilla,
Wordpress and Wikipedia are drawing attention to the SOPA bill
by either blacking out their whole sites or displaying banners.
Wikipedia's blackout got the most press but their effort was a rather
Comment Re:I'm glad I could disable ads (Score 4, Informative) 137
The original V1 Thing-o-Matic costs around $1,100, but I'm guessing V2 will be more expensive than that, among other reasons, because of the dual-extruder.
Actually, forget the guess, here are some links: http://store.makerbot.com/thing-o-matic-kit-mk7.html
http://store.makerbot.com/makerbot-pva-1kg-spool.html
http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-404.html
If that is just too much, I would recomend finding a local area maker space (as many of them have these, and cost of joining is similar to that of a gym. Here is the one in Michigan I belong to:
Maker-Works
Actually, forget the guess, here are some links: http://store.makerbot.com/thing-o-matic-kit-mk7.html
http://store.makerbot.com/makerbot-pva-1kg-spool.html
http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-404.html
If that is just too much, I would recomend finding a local area maker space (as many of them have these, and cost of joining is similar to that of a gym. Here is the one in Michigan I belong to:
Maker-Works
Submission + - NASA says that LENR is real (nasa.gov)
An anonymous reader writes: After more than twenty years of controversy and indifference by most of the scientific community regarding the phenomenon known as "Cold Fusion" and later called "Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR)" lately is proliferating information that gives credibility to the phenomenon. This new energy source might mean a revolution in totally clean and cheap energy production. This recognition by NASA seems to give credibility to italian engineer Andrea Rossi and his E-Cat device.
http://ecatnews.com/
http://www.mail-archive.com/vortex-l@eskimo.com/
Other scientists have been giving credence to the LENR phenomena lately:
http://e-catsite.com/2011/10/22/dr-george-miley-replicates-patterson-names-rossi/
http://ecatnews.com/
http://www.mail-archive.com/vortex-l@eskimo.com/
Other scientists have been giving credence to the LENR phenomena lately:
http://e-catsite.com/2011/10/22/dr-george-miley-replicates-patterson-names-rossi/
Submission + - New at CES: Augmented Reality Sunglasses by Vuzix (ecouterre.com)
fangmcgee writes: Augmented reality—the ability to superimpose virtual data onto real-world environments—is appealing in theory, but typical head-mounted displays have the subtlety of a sledgehammer to your forehead. Vusix, a video-eyewear company from Rochester, NY, has invented an electronic headset that looks—and works—like a pair of designer sunglasses. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week, the Internet-connected “Smart” device uses holographic film to serve interactive content right before your eyes. Besides changing the way you work and play, not to mention interact with your assorted gadgets, the Smart also has potential applications in military ops, emergency response, and disaster management.
Submission + - Microsoft's rain of IP Terror claims another victi (informationweek.com)
PerlJedi writes: "Information week is reporting at LG is the latest in a string of company's whove have been bullied into paying "license fees" to Microsoft for its use of Android on its products.
Microsoft does not disclose how much revenue it's obtaining from Android, Chrome, and Linux licenses, but some analysts believe it may be substantial, to the point where the company is making significant profits from the mobile revolution even though its own offering, Windows Phone, commands a market share of less than 2%, according to Gartner.
I guess the old expression "those who can't do, teach" should be updated for the new millennium to "Those who can't do, sue"."
Comment All in One (Score 2) 59
I personally find the "All in One" computer there the most intersting. It reminds me a bit of Sixth Sense wearable gesture interface from ted talks a few years back.
Submission + - Reddit to shut down in opposition to SOPA (reddit.com) 3
symbolset writes: Under the banner "Stopped they must be; on this all depends", Reddit carries this notice today. On January 19th from 8AM to 8PM EST Reddit, one of the more popular sites on the Internet, will replace their normal content with a simple message in opposition of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) currently in consideration for passage in the US Congress. Many technology professionals believe these bills to be a threat to the Internet as we know it. Slashdot has been covering this ongoing story.
Journal Journal: Slashdot engineering status
I have been reviewing (again) the responses from our last user poll about what you like/dislike about
Comment Re:Well... (Score 0) 1059
I agree, and I like your signature line.
I thought I'd provide a reference:
When good men do nothing
I thought I'd provide a reference:
When good men do nothing
Submission + - Lawmakers Intent On Approving SOPA, PIPA (infoworld.com)
snydeq writes: "U.S. Congress appears likely to move forward with SOPA and PIPA, despite widespread opposition, IDGNS reports. The U.S. Senate is expected to begin floor debate on PIPA shortly after senators return to D.C. on Jan. 23, and supporters appear to have the votes to override a threatened filibuster. Some opponents of the bills hold out hope: 'We're optimistic that if members really understood the Internet architecture and cybersecurity measures, they would not support SOPA as written. Instead, members who are really committed to combatting online piracy would look for effective ways to do that without compromising cybersecurity or the open architecture of the Internet,' said a CCIA spokesperson. Others remain doubtful that Congress will come to this understanding."
Submission + - internship in computer science undergrad school
uyar writes: I am teaching in the computer science department of a newly established university. We are developing the curriculum and trying to figure out how to engage the students best with the computer industry during the undergrad years. Summer internships seem to be a good opportunity but many internships go by unproductive. We were wondering what is the experiences of slashdot community about the internships and how to formulate it best? thanks,
