computing

Overview
Pages and links about computing

Pages

 * software
 * terminology
 * VoIP
 * computing for kids
 * computer music production
 * /developing world: making computers available where mainstream models aren't yet affordable

Hardware

 * Computer Manufacturers
 * Sony Vaio laptops
 * Sony PCG-F430
 * ThinkPad
 * system boards:
 * Asus K7M
 * devices:
 * HP ScanJet 4370

Techniques

 * basic image editing

Discussion

 * IT Conversations: audio recordings of discussions with prominent figures in Information Technology

Essays

 * 1999-01 In the Beginning was the Command Line by Neal Stephenson: long essay exploring the relationship between the Mac/PC wars, the Windows/Linux wars, the CLI/GUI wars, Morlocks, Eloi, life, the universe, and everything.

Resources

 * Bleeping Computer (forum etc.): "Computer Help and Discussion"
 * Cube Computer Services (wiki)

Small Computers

 * BeagleBoard: OMAP3530 processor, capable of playing video, on a ~3"x3" board for $150
 * Mini-ITX: new ultra-small, low-power system board standard
 * Pico-ITX: even smaller! Epia PX
 * NorhTec MicroClient Jr.: diskless, fanless machine for rough environments

Misc.

 * Bad Ace Tech Show
 * hacks & projects
 * Analog to Digital Converter with 16 bits and 448000 Samples per second by hacking a Bt878A TV Tuner
 * Build a WiFi biquad dish antenna: dramatically extend the range of wireless networking using repurposed satellite dishes
 * Deep Dish Cylindrical Parabolic Template: bridge wireless connections or focus your "hot-spot"
 * IBM ThinkPad: ThinkWiki
 * common failures:
 * Capacitor plague

Manufacturers

 * D-Link

Reviews

 * AnandTech: "hardware analysis and news". Includes price comparisons.

Wikis

 * CD Freaks: "information on all types of optical storage technologies"