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| − | == | + | Pages and links about [[computing]] |
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* '''[[software]]''' | * '''[[software]]''' | ||
* [[:Category:Computer Terminology|terminology]] | * [[:Category:Computer Terminology|terminology]] | ||
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* [[computing for kids]] | * [[computing for kids]] | ||
* [[computer music production]] | * [[computer music production]] | ||
| + | * [[/developing world]]: making computers available where mainstream models aren't yet affordable | ||
===Hardware=== | ===Hardware=== | ||
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* [[Computer Manufacturers]] | * [[Computer Manufacturers]] | ||
| − | * [[Asus K7M]] | + | ** [[Sony Vaio laptops]] |
| − | * [[HP ScanJet 4370]] | + | *** [[Sony PCG-F430]] |
| − | * [[ | + | ** [[ThinkPad]] |
| + | * '''system boards''': | ||
| + | ** [[Asus K7M]] | ||
| + | * '''devices''': | ||
| + | ** [[HP ScanJet 4370]] | ||
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| + | ===Techniques=== | ||
| + | * [[basic image editing]] | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | ===Discussion=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.itconversations.com/ IT Conversations]: audio recordings of discussions with prominent figures in Information Technology | ||
| + | ===Essays=== | ||
| + | * '''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. | ||
| + | ===Resources=== | ||
| + | * [http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ Bleeping Computer] (forum etc.): "Computer Help and Discussion" | ||
| + | * [http://cubecomputerservices.com/wiki/bin/view/KB/WebHome Cube Computer Services] (wiki) | ||
| + | ===Hardware=== | ||
====Small Computers==== | ====Small Computers==== | ||
| + | * [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 | ||
* [http://mini-itx.com/ Mini-ITX]: new ultra-small, low-power system board standard | * [http://mini-itx.com/ Mini-ITX]: new ultra-small, low-power system board standard | ||
* Pico-ITX: even smaller! [http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2154184680.html Epia PX] | * Pico-ITX: even smaller! [http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2154184680.html Epia PX] | ||
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====Wikis==== | ====Wikis==== | ||
* [http://wiki.cdfreaks.com/index.php/Main_Page CD Freaks]: "information on all types of optical storage technologies" | * [http://wiki.cdfreaks.com/index.php/Main_Page CD Freaks]: "information on all types of optical storage technologies" | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:54, 16 January 2012
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
- system boards:
- devices:
Techniques
Links
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)
Hardware
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:
Manufacturers
Reviews
- AnandTech: "hardware analysis and news". Includes price comparisons.
Wikis
- CD Freaks: "information on all types of optical storage technologies"