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Gnome desktop I've used since about 2002 under linux. It worked great etc. I had heard some misgivings and groanings about Gnome 3. I believe I understand why people aren't all that thrilled with it. I moved to Gnome 3 because 'gentoo' comunity moved Gnome to that support as 'stable' So...

This is funny if not kind of twisted if you think about it: "A later job started on a Friday morning when I was between jobs and bored. A gum-chewing temp agency secretary saw me walk in, said, "You, buddy, you know Lotus 1-2-3?" I said I did so I started right away Monday at the legal...

Now this one is a bit subtle ... NOT An engineering student was walking across campus when another engineer rides up on a shiny new motorcycle. "Where did you get such a great bike?" asked the first. The second engineer replied "Well, I was walking along yesterday minding my own business...

I am not a baby bummer (err boomer) so this was quite funny.

Normally things with Gentoo are handled like this emerge <package> and you twiddle your thumbs while everything magically (or automatically) works. It appears that the PCSX2 portage data is no longer maintained. This is a bit of an issue since I have 60 games and I would like to play a few...

I found this blog to be interesting and it is under the subject of emulation. Cyb

This article had a very interesting book mentioned on inventions and such things, such as who invented the telephone, who discovered calculus etc. and of course fly barnacles. mmm hmm Cyb

I believe I'm missing something here, I am using CreateProcess ( NULL,//"cmd.exe", // include module name cmd_line.c_str(), // use generated command line NULL, // Process handle not inherited...

Google has in recent times begun pushing it's own standards through various open projects. Webm being one, of the few (see Android, chrome etc.) I have mixed and mostly negative opinion regarding this type of thing from Google. I feel it's a serious conflict of interest and has significant...

Intel rambles about windows and ARM I'm not sure what they were trying to say. Anyone take a case guess? It seems FUD to me.

Light bulbs with remote control via idiotnet err internet. Now before you think it's a cool idea, consider the amount of malicious behavior on the internet today. It's a disaster begging to happen. Any kid can cause havoc when they aren't trying too. Just think of disgruntled children. "TOM...

http://www.eetimes.com/General/DisplayPrintViewContent?contentItemId=4215794 If you aren't familiar with MCU's or micro controllers. Your typical car has about 8 to 20 of them. From your radio to your ECU, your transmission, etc. they all have a processor in it. These tiny humble computers...

AMD with ARM in there next generation processors? The article notes ATI was an licensee of the ARM architecture. ARM has been working on 64 bit IP as well. Cyb Another addition: Analysts weighing in on the ARM debate with AMD.

More excitement than well ... hmm ok perhaps it's not terribly exciting but if you wanted to rip one of these gadgets apart, well guess what. Rim playbook initial views. Picture gallery with a person (geesh who cares about the person I want to see it's GUTS)!. Note the OMAP, these processors...

Very short but to the point looks like things are getting competitive out there. Cyb

Yes they do have something in common. For those who aren't aware Linux has gained significant adoption in the ARM based platform arena in fact it FAR exceeds that of Windows CE and many other proprietary platforms, it is also propelling the steady change that Intel and MS are seeing in there...

Interesting article on this Application processor Apple came out with. Cyb

If any of you ever had a C64 you used to beat your neighbor up with (your Dads computer I guess) well IT'S BACK. Comes with a version Ubunto Linux and dual core ATOM. Happy hacking! Cyb

This article might be of interesti it appears the have a very interesting memory device in the new 3ds. A complete tear down does not appear to be available yet. Normally these are available as purchasable reports (yes people do this stuff for a living). Cyb

My guess is some of you are curious about 'what's in that kinect' well here is an article on that. Have fun. Cyb