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Broadcom Releases Source Code For Drivers 350

Posted by timothy on Thursday September 09, 2010 @02:40PM from the they-sure-get-my-goodwill dept.

I'm Not There (1956) writes "Broadcom, the world's largest manufacturer of Wi-Fi transceivers, open sources its Linux device drivers. This is a big win for Linux users, as there are a lot of users that face Wi-Fi problems when they use Linux on their laptops. With these device drivers now open source, distributions can ship them out-of-the-box, and that means no Linux Wi-Fi problems for new devices and upcoming distributions at all."

What Belongs In a High School Sci-Fi/Fantasy Lit Class? 1021

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on Monday October 05, 2009 @03:22PM from the fantasy-is-thinking-this-class-wont-get-axed dept.

flogger writes "I have been asked to help develop a literature course for Science Fiction and Fantasy literature. What do you consider to be appropriate selections of short stories and novels in these genres for high school students of all ability levels? I'd also like to know why you choose certain selections. This class will be 'regular' class and not a class for 'flunkies' to earn a credit by sitting docile and listening to lectures. The following is a course description that I have been given as a guideline. This description can change. Any ideas? 'In this Junior/Senior level course, students will focus on the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Students will survey the histories of these genres and recognize how world events have been reflected onto other worlds. From the early formation of the genre, with Verne, and the classics of Clarke, Tolkien, Bradbury, and LeGuin, to the contemporary works of Card, Jordan, and Vinge, the genres have been about portraying humanity in possible scenarios. These works have mirrored events throughout the troubled situations of our history and provided optimistic outcomes and horrifying predictions. Through this course, students will utilize analytical skills and reading strategies to evaluate our current situation and project into the literature of different worlds while sharing and learning of an author's insight. Possible areas of interest will be topics of the environment, energy conservation, war, social issues, and others. '"

Comment Re:hogs need to pay more, or others pay less (Score 1) 112

by stizzmindspring.com on Friday April 17, 2009 @11:35PM (#27623705) Attached to: Time Warner Pulls Plug On Metered Billing Tests

This would be fine if they didn't promise unlimited bandwidth; which is what I was shopping for when I bought my connection. Now they are essentially saying "those that bought our unlimited internet are using it too much" which is frankly bullshit.

Comment Re:paranoia (Score 1) 368

by stizzmindspring.com on Wednesday June 25, 2008 @09:53AM (#23934903) Attached to: Dodd, Feingold To Try and Filibuster Immunity Bill

They are not t be punished for"following" the law as you puit it. The have broken the law. Do you get it? They helped violate our rights, the are complicit and should be held accountable.

Oil Billionaire Building World's Largest Wind Farm 661

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday May 20, 2008 @03:38PM from the at-the-round-earth's-imagin'd-corners-blow dept.

gadzook33 writes "CNN is reporting that oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens is planning to invest billions of dollars in what will probably be the world's largest wind farm. It will eventually generate 4 gigawatts, enough to power 1.3 million homes. The first 600 GE wind turbines are scheduled for delivery in 2010. Pickens says that each turbine will generate about $20,000 in income annually for the landowner who hosts it."

Feed Engadget: Fresno schools buy 1,000 Eee PCs, Asus launches 2G Surf model (engadget.com)

From feed by engfeed on Friday December 14, 2007 @05:32PM

Filed under: Laptops

The OLPC and Classmate PC may be getting most of the attention these days with their attempts to win over as many schools as possible, but it looks like Asus' Eee PC is starting to make some moves of its own, with the Fresno Unified School District recently snagging 1,000 of the laptops in an attempt to boost student scores. As The San Francisco Chronicle reports, the schools also went the extra step of getting the laptops pre-installed with Windows and other Microsoft software, which apparently brought the total cost to $464 a seat. Also according the Chronicle, it seems that Asus has officially launched its $299 2G Surf model a little ahead of the January date we first heard about, although it still seems to be nigh impossible to come by, at least at the moment.

[Thanks, Bill]

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FireWire Spec to Boost Data Speeds to 3.2 Gbps 223

Posted by Zonk on Friday December 14, 2007 @05:01PM from the lots-of-mp3s-really-fast dept.

Stony Stevenson writes "A new set of data transfer specs may reach new Firewire speed records. The new transfer version is called S3200 and builds on the earlier specification approved by the IEEE.' The technology will be able to use existing FireWire 800 cables and connectors while delivering a major boost in performance. The new spec also will let users interconnect various home-networking appliances via coax cable, linking HDTVs with set-top boxes, TVs, and computers in various rooms around a home or office. The new release enables the transmission of FireWire data over distances of more than 100 meters. Home entertainment centers are likely to be an early application.'"

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