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

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:
  • 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"