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“lsof” command
Just found out about this command today. “lsof” displays information about open files by processes on *nix systems (including network “files” – TCP/UDP). I don’t know how I managed to miss such a useful command over the years. As an example, listing network ports (which I would previously have done with netstat): # lsof +c0 [...]
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‘Smart dust’ to explore planets
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | ‘Smart dust’ to explore planets I just noticed this on BBC News. I’ve obviously heard of smart dust but I hadn’t thought of it in the context of interplanetary exploration. Interesting stuff!
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Brilliant!
Scott Adams strikes again: http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/archive/dilbert-20070418.html
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Braille converter
Recently I had been thinking about various output media (including Braille and Text to Speech) for computer systems. Today I noticed this story on the BBC about RoboBraille. They’re currently testing an email service that converts text to contracted Braille or MP3 and emails the result back to you. Seems like a good idea. (You [...]
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With desktop camera, your face can be your password | CNET News.com
Just noticed this story (via a link from LifeHacker) With desktop camera, your face can be your password | CNET News.com The company produces a 3D desktop camera that can be used for authentication. So instead of entering a password, smartcard or fingerprint, your face can log you into a computer (or open a door). [...]
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Software Development Process
I link this Lisp comic strip
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Google Notebook
Maybe I’ve been hiding somewhere for a while, but I just discovered Google Notebook yesterday. In the past, while I’ve been browsing I’ve used a text editor to keep notes for myself, cutting from the webpage and pasting into a text file. Google have a Firefox plugin (I don’t know if it’s available for any [...]
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Macbook
After months of pondering, I eventually ordered a Macbook Pro. I went for the “low-end” model, 2.16GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. €450 didn’t really make sense for the next model up, and a 17inch screen is just too big for a laptop (in my opinion). Now I just have to wait until it arrives [...]
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Introducing iPhone Shuffle. Life Is Random.
I’m not entirely sure about the iPhone, seems to be quite big for a phone. However this is a really good idea: Introducing iPhone Shuffle. Life Is Random. Thanks to the folks at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) for the link.
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