My Replica I board has arrived on thursday. I ordered the “barebones” kit with just the board and the rare integrated circuits (ICs) from Vince Briel — the creator of the replica I. Since then, I’ve been scavenging around the house and garage the parts I need to complete my Apple I. As of last …
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New websites blend existing business models
Over the last week, I’ve become aware of several new websites that are testing interesting combinations of popular Internet trends. Yesterday, I reviewed PeerFlix, who are trying to combine Internet movie rentals with a trade brokering service. Today I wanted to at least mention a few other websites out there, and solicit your opinions; I …
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Blogs updated to WordPress 1.5
I’m pretty much finished with the technical work of upgrading both blogs to WordPress 1.5. There were a few warts in the process, but I think everything is pretty much working now. I still need to find a better theme for this blog, but the photoblog is better then ever. Let me know if you …
Implementing shaded descriptions from my photoblog
I was asked how to implement the shaded description boxes used on the photoblog. Here’s a copy of the directions I sent him with links to the files needed if anyone wants to use it on their site.
The resurgence of homebrew hardware hacking
Over at Wired there is a story on a new book about replicating the Apple I as a hobbyist platform. I’m fully on board with the concept — those who know me well know that I love low-level hardware hacking, although I have no real talent or skill. I’ll be buying a copy of the …
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Color calibrated screen
I finally gave in and bought a hardware color calibrator. With four LCD monitors in the house, it was becoming impossible for me to have any confidence in the colors I was getting for photos. There are some good perceptual calibrators available: Apple ships quite a nice one built-in to MacOS X, some people prefer …
Rumors Apple Acquiring TiVo
Reuters is reporting on speculation (as if that represents news) that Apple is targetting Tivo for aquisition. Personally, I think this is a natural play for Apple. There has been rampant speculation that the Mac Mini is positioned as a Media Center Device (DVD-Player/Writer, HDI interface); add Tivo software to the Mac Mini and you …
Huzzah!
The Powerbook is back from Apple Service! They erased the hard drive, but I made a backup just to handle such an eventuality. I feel much better now, thanks.
Make magazine
Saw the review of Make:Magazine over at Slashdot, and couldn’t help myself; I picked up a year subscription. Based on the samples they’ve got up, I’m going to be a happy geek (and an even worse graduate student than I am now). I’ll post a review as soon as my first issue arrives.
Without my PowerBook
I don’t have my PowerBook right now, and it’s making me crazy. My PowerBook had two problems: there were several (more than 20) stuck pixels, and it wouldn’t always wake from sleep (screen would remain black). I’d been living with these problems for more than 6 months, since I hate being without my PowerBook. Right …