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[[Computing]] articles and links
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==Overview==
==Articles & Sections==
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Pages and links about [[computing]]
* '''Software'''
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==Pages==
** '''Applications'''
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* '''[[software]]'''
*** [[Azureus]]
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* [[:Category:Computer Terminology|terminology]]
*** Credit Card Processing ''(see also Services)''
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* [[VoIP]]
**** [[PTC]]
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* [[computing for kids]]
*** '''Database (Clients)'''
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* [[computer music production]]
**** [[FormTool]]
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* [[/developing world]]: making computers available where mainstream models aren't yet affordable
**** [[Microsoft Access]]
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===Hardware===
** '''Database Engines (Servers)'''
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* [[Computer Manufacturers]]
*** [[Microsoft SQL Server]]
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** [[Sony Vaio laptops]]
*** [http://mysql.com/ MySQL]
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*** [[Sony PCG-F430]]
** [[Operating Systems]]
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** [[ThinkPad]]
*** '''[[Linux]]'''
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* '''system boards''':
*** [[Windows 98]]
 
*** ''Compatibility Layers: see'' [[Emulators]]
 
*** Components
 
**** [[Enlightenment]] (aka E)
 
**** [[KDE]]
 
*** Discussion
 
**** [http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/ FreeDesktop Wiki]: discussion of open-source X-Window System Desktops
 
*** Special-Purpose
 
**** [http://www.m0n0.ch/wall/ m0n0wall]: network firewall/router on a LiveCD
 
** [[Emulators]]
 
** ''[[Genealogy]]'' uses a lot of software
 
** '''Internet'''
 
*** Services
 
**** [[IRC]]
 
***** [http://wiki.shadow-realm.org/index.php/UltimateIRCd/Manual Ultimate IRCd]
 
*** [[Web Software]]
 
**** [http://www.phpmyadmin.net/ phpMyAdmin]
 
**** '''[[MediaWiki]]'''
 
** [[Sane-net]]
 
** '''Ideas'''
 
*** [[Subwikis]]
 
* '''Hardware'''
 
 
** [[Asus K7M]]
 
** [[Asus K7M]]
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* '''devices''':
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** [[HP ScanJet 4370]]
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===Techniques===
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* [[basic image editing]]
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==Links==
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===Discussion===
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* [http://www.itconversations.com/ IT Conversations]: audio recordings of discussions with prominent figures in Information Technology
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===Essays===
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* '''1999-01''' [http://cs.ttu.ee/kursused/itv0010/command.html In the Beginning was the Command Line] by Neal Stephenson: long essay exploring the relationship between the Mac/PC wars, the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]/[[Linux]] wars, the [[command line interface|CLI]]/[[graphical user interface|GUI]] wars, Morlocks, Eloi, life, the universe, and everything.
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===Resources===
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* [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ Bleeping Computer] (forum etc.): "Computer Help and Discussion"
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* [http://cubecomputerservices.com/wiki/bin/view/KB/WebHome Cube Computer Services] (wiki)
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===Hardware===
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====Small Computers====
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* [http://beagleboard.org/ BeagleBoard]: [http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/gencontent.tsp?contentId=36915 OMAP3530 processor], capable of playing video, on a ~3"x3" board for $150
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* [http://mini-itx.com/ Mini-ITX]: new ultra-small, low-power system board standard
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* Pico-ITX: even smaller! [http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2154184680.html Epia PX]
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* [http://www.norhtec.com/products/mcjr/ NorhTec MicroClient Jr.]: diskless, fanless machine for rough environments
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====Misc.====
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* [http://badacetechshow.com/ Bad Ace Tech Show]
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* '''hacks & projects'''
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** [http://www.domenech.org/bt878a-adc/index-e.htm Analog to Digital Converter with 16 bits and 448000 Samples per second] by hacking a Bt878A TV Tuner
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** [http://engadget.com/entry/1234000830068005/ Build a WiFi biquad dish antenna]: dramatically extend the range of wireless networking using repurposed satellite dishes
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** [http://www.freeantennas.com/projects/template/ Deep Dish Cylindrical Parabolic Template]: bridge wireless connections or focus your "hot-spot"
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* IBM ThinkPad: [http://thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkWiki ThinkWiki]
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* '''common failures''':
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** [[wikipedia:Capacitor plague|Capacitor plague]]
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====Manufacturers====
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* [[D-Link]]
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====Reviews====
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* [http://www.anandtech.com/ AnandTech]: "hardware analysis and news". Includes price comparisons.
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====Wikis====
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* [http://wiki.cdfreaks.com/index.php/Main_Page CD Freaks]: "information on all types of optical storage technologies"

Latest revision as of 15:54, 16 January 2012

Overview

Pages and links about computing

Pages

Hardware

Techniques

Links

Discussion

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

Essays

Resources

Hardware

Small Computers

Misc.

Manufacturers

Reviews

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

Wikis

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