tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30055132012-01-13T14:14:48.981-06:00Brainspatter-Random pieces of my mind.
Rants, semi-rational opinion and links to whatever piece of the universe has my attention at the moment.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.comBlogger1211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-1144077657114208652006-04-03T10:19:00.000-05:002006-04-03T10:20:57.126-05:00Viral marketing: Maczot for free with 259 blog linksAppZapper 1.3 will be released today. The uninstaller Apple forgot has teamed up with MacZOT.com to run a special promotion for the release of their latest version featuring the new QuickZap™AppZapper 1.3 is FREE! (or will be if we get at least 259 bloggers to mention it)For each blog that posts a link to MacZOT.com, they'll drop the price for everybody by $0.05 (Blog links should be posted to Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-1060868070356359682003-08-14T08:34:00.000-05:002003-08-14T08:46:57.920-05:00Numero Uno on Blogdex this morning is an Op/Ed piece by Maureen Dowd. I imagine that bloggers are linking it mainly for the following opinion:
The most telling sign that the Internet is no longer the cool American frontier? Blogs, which sprang up to sass the establishment, have been overrun by the establishment.
There are so many things wrong with this sentence, it is difficult to choose where Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-1060827180625469622003-08-13T21:13:00.000-05:002003-08-13T21:17:42.420-05:00Test Post from Kung-LogKung-Log is a blogging tool for Mac OS X that people seem to rave about. So I thought I'd give it a try. You can get it here.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-1058450905940662042003-07-17T09:08:00.000-05:002003-07-17T09:08:25.906-05:00Microsloth's Knowledge Base seems to be getting a little better. The search feature actually returns the results you are looking for now (and you can refine your search easily).
IIS 4.0 page
Frontpage Extension infoDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-926669302003-04-15T14:12:00.000-05:002003-04-15T14:12:09.640-05:00Exploring the Google API: Google Groups Forum
IBM Developerworks tutorial
Using the Google web service in Macromedia Flash MX
And finally, a ton of links from Google's own directory
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-820807422002-09-25T00:06:00.000-05:002002-09-25T00:06:56.800-05:00Quote of the day:
"They said it couldn't be done. But with the arrival of the Official Demotivators® Screensaver, the Windows world just became even more depressing."
-http://www.despair.com/screensaver.html
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-798551972002-08-05T13:50:00.000-05:002002-08-05T13:55:38.000-05:00VW Tech Info.
More VW Tech PDFs than you can shake the proverbial stick at. Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-757288482002-04-23T09:54:00.000-05:002002-04-23T09:54:31.746-05:00Filemaker does XML. Page of links.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-753170552002-04-12T01:52:00.000-05:002002-04-12T01:52:05.030-05:00Super-good site for Java and JavaScript resources: JavaScript Kit (formerly Website Abstraction). Features:
Cut 'n Paste JavaScripts (many catagories)
Tutorials
Advanced Tutorials
Web Building Tutorials
DHTML & CSS Tutorials
Freeware Java
Java Applets
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-753168152002-04-12T01:41:00.000-05:002002-04-12T01:41:05.803-05:00Yee-Haw! Install Linux on an iPaq. from handheld.org. (Note to self: Must get iPaq serial cable) Also, an O'Reilly article on Linux on iPaqs. Geek Factor 10, baby!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-103564902002-03-04T00:28:00.000-06:002002-03-04T00:28:23.590-06:00Gee, haven 't blogged for a while. :\
Here is a good O'Reilly Intro to CSS.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-81703712001-12-24T15:22:00.000-06:002001-12-24T15:22:04.160-06:00Learn to Flash from Macromedia. (QuickTime tutorials)Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-80169492001-12-18T08:40:00.000-06:002001-12-18T08:40:47.066-06:00Toast is a popular CD burning program, but I am reading better things about Nero Burns ROM. I get a kick out of these kinds of names for software. Makes them memorable. (Like "Steel Belted Radius") heh. Nero has a demo available from their download page and only costs $50 making it a good buy, also. (IMHO)Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-80168562001-12-18T08:36:00.000-06:002001-12-18T08:36:04.720-06:00Here is one of those things you may not have an immediate need for, but want to keep in the back of your mind: Clone CD.
CloneCD is the perfect CD-Replication Tool. It allows to backup (almost) ANY CD, like PC Games or CD-Extra Audio (Multimedia) CDs. In addition, it copies CD-Extra disks, CD+G (Karaoke) disks and it copies Indices and Gaps from Audio disks.
Most available CD-Writers are Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-79941682001-12-17T14:04:00.000-06:002001-12-17T14:04:52.690-06:00Post to a Wireless ISP I subscribe to:
Topic: Build your own antennas
After looking at several websites about homemade antennas I have realized
what a huge profit these companies these companies are making off of us!
Have you ever taken a look inside your YAGI? Not much there for $150+
Does anyone have any drawings on a 15 db yagi other than what is listed
below?
Ideas where to find the Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-74489912001-11-27T15:09:00.000-06:002001-11-27T16:53:06.000-06:00Rant: Term "Chick Flick" is a non-starter
The other day I was asked if I thought that a particular movie was a "Chick Flick". After deciding that I both:
a) Liked the movie and
b) Was engendered with non-chick anatomical apparatus,
I decided to take a critical look at the term itself.
I am not one to go overboard on Political Correctness (particularly if the goal is humor/satire). I don't Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-70588282001-11-12T08:36:00.000-06:002001-11-12T08:36:40.583-06:00A series of articles on MySQL from O'Reilly.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-55995602001-09-10T18:13:00.000-05:002001-09-10T18:13:29.720-05:00Interesting article on DivX
http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7093278.html?tag=tp_prDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-55194492001-09-06T11:22:00.000-05:002001-09-06T11:22:52.663-05:00Webmonkey article: Setting Up A Linux Firewall on Your NetworkDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-55166202001-09-06T08:30:00.000-05:002001-09-06T08:30:50.216-05:00InformIT has some interesting articles on the C# programming language: C# in Action-Part I: The Basics, Part II: Building a GUI, Part III: Creating a Web Service, and Why C# is not Java. The free online book Presenting C# can also be found there.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-51039922001-08-15T09:16:00.000-05:002001-08-15T09:16:09.723-05:00Georgia Tech has a wireless LAN. Here are some links to their FAQ pages that help users configure their machines:
How do I configure my computer to use the LAWN?
How do I install a wireless network card in my laptop?Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-50211172001-08-10T14:53:00.000-05:002001-08-10T14:53:16.780-05:00Mucho information links on MIDI with a Mac.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-48372292001-07-31T14:17:00.000-05:002001-07-31T14:17:39.780-05:00Amazing. You can get an Athlon approved (VIA KT133 chipset) motherboard for $57 (the Biostar M7VKB from FTIComputer.com). Review on the board is here. The 1Ghz Athlon (t-bird) is now selling for as low as $78 (from econopc.com). Check Pricewatch.com for latest, lowest prices.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-48329622001-07-31T10:18:00.000-05:002001-07-31T10:18:17.256-05:00The "Answer Guy" on Linux Gazette is great! Here is the index to all of his questions and answers (46 issues worth).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-48328612001-07-31T10:12:00.000-05:002001-07-31T10:12:29.783-05:00"Pocket" ISP based on RedHat Linux:This document outlines the setup of a single RedHat box for dialins, virtual web hosting, virtual email, POP3 and ftp servers. Why anybody might need this in one box is beyond the scope of this document. The idea is a complete ISP solution based on RedHat Linux. Any part of this setup can be implemented separately though. I will try to emphasize all the commandsDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-48017222001-07-29T18:02:00.000-05:002001-07-29T18:02:02.893-05:00Speaking of a massive amount of information: Here is one large collection of Python links (with recommended starting places).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-48015482001-07-29T17:48:00.000-05:002001-07-29T17:48:31.910-05:00Online book from O'Reilly (full text): Learning Debian GNU/Linux. Speaking of Linux Documentation, don't forget the Linux Documentation Project. A massive amount of information is also found at the LINUX Rute Users Tutorial and Exposition.
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-46846242001-07-23T10:23:00.000-05:002001-07-23T10:23:19.860-05:00How about making some Powerbook modifications? Painting the case? Change the color of the Apple light in the lid?Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-46843752001-07-23T10:06:00.000-05:002001-07-23T10:06:12.043-05:00Here is a browser emulator for early web browsers such as Lynx, Mosaic, IE 2, and NS 1.22. Carrying backwards compatibility to the extreme!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45905732001-07-17T20:19:00.000-05:002001-07-17T20:19:05.186-05:00Got a Agfa SnapScan 310 and need to find a Mac driver for it? Download FotoLook 2.9 from Agfa. Here is the page for the Agfa Desktop, Home and Office Support Software Library.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45809132001-07-17T10:13:00.000-05:002001-07-17T10:13:26.670-05:00Instructions for how to make Starband (satellite broadband internet access) work with your Macs! A Macworld discussion thread on the same subject is here.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45201762001-07-13T08:30:00.000-05:002001-07-13T08:30:27.996-05:00Great Plains Instruments has a very nice ATM page with info on Stopping Down your scope for higher resolution, Mirror Making, The Traditional Symmetrical Equatorial Mounting, Mount Your Large Reflector on Rails (won't need that one for a while), Drives for Tracking in Right Ascension, High Performance Foucault Tester, Channeled Ceramic Grinding Tools, Kinematic Instrument Design, and Quick and Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45199842001-07-13T08:12:00.000-05:002001-07-13T08:12:15.290-05:00Thanks to a post on the ATM list from a former Kearney-ite, I have a nearby source for my telescope tubing: Hastings Pipe Company!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45019102001-07-12T09:06:00.000-05:002001-07-12T09:06:48.270-05:00Here is a good page on fixing common telescope problems including:
Cleaning telescope optics
cleaning eyepieces
cleaning refractors/SCT's
cleaning reflectors
Common optical problems
Optical alignment
Improving a Department Store Telescope
Building a Dobsonian mounting
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45018572001-07-12T09:01:00.000-05:002001-07-12T09:01:56.970-05:00WoW. Astronomy Mall has links to all things astronomical (go figure).
Here is a good page on making a Copier Lens Telescope. 3" f/4.5 copy lenses are available for $12.50 from American Science and Surplus.
Homemade eyepieces? Sure! Here's a low tech page and here is a higher tech page.
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-45013532001-07-12T08:26:00.000-05:002001-07-12T08:26:17.390-05:00I am currently working on building my first telescope using a 4-1/4" mirror set that was given to me some years ago. I am finding so many great sites that I want to start cataloging them here. Here is one person's description of the various parts of his 6"-er including tube, mount, mirror cell, "cehapskate focuser and "econo-eyepieces.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-44832752001-07-11T09:31:00.000-05:002001-07-11T09:31:29.906-05:00Tips for old tool repair and restoration. Includes links to:
Rust Removal
Re-Japanning Planes
Sharpening Hand Saws
ScarySharp
QuickLap
Buffing
Sharpening Edge Tools
Nickel Plating
How To Clean Wood Planes
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-44823732001-07-11T08:22:00.000-05:002001-07-11T08:22:00.110-05:00Bookmarklets?!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-44693422001-07-10T11:08:00.000-05:002001-07-10T11:08:54.206-05:00How about a list of screenplays available online in PDF form? From ScriptDude.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-43306622001-07-01T15:10:00.000-05:002001-07-01T15:10:56.890-05:00This is the SourceForge site for the Nubus-LinuxPPC project, with instructions on how to install LinuxPPC on machines like my PowerMac 6100/60av.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-43294952001-07-01T13:23:00.000-05:002001-07-01T13:23:30.906-05:00The Low Cost Wireless Network HowTo.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-42692122001-06-27T12:40:00.000-05:002001-06-27T12:40:49.500-05:00The Macintosh Battery Web Page. Here is a good place to buy the little 1/2 AA size batteries used on old Mac logic boards: ZBattery.com. The one most Macs use is made by TADIRAN and is model TL-5151.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-42335132001-06-25T11:24:00.000-05:002001-06-25T11:24:55.376-05:00Here is a calculator to tell you if a wireless link is possible with a given transmitter/antenna combination.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-41998972001-06-22T20:26:00.000-05:002001-06-22T20:26:12.880-05:00Herb's Mac Parts
Ircle Reference Guide for scripting.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-40787772001-06-15T00:49:00.000-05:002001-06-15T00:49:32.780-05:00
Experiment from the: Twinkies Project. Also a real trip is: www.twinkies.com.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-40711942001-06-14T15:15:00.000-05:002001-06-14T15:15:41.523-05:00Internet Magazine online.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-40657542001-06-14T08:47:00.000-05:002001-06-14T08:47:07.223-05:00PrimaTech Educational and Review copies request form for their books (list is here).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-40519762001-06-13T12:33:00.000-05:002001-06-13T12:33:09.353-05:00JavaWorld's Editor's Choice Awards.
Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-40503532001-06-13T10:38:00.000-05:002001-06-13T10:38:56.143-05:00Lotsa links on wireless ISP info.
Waves in Motion makes Filemaker Pro plug-ins & tools including Dragon Web Surveys (requires Filemaker Unlimited 5.0).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39791272001-06-08T08:21:00.000-05:002001-06-08T08:21:17.606-05:00The RedHat Support - Documentation page has links to FAQs, HowTOs and more, including two full books (in either HTML or PDF form): Maximum RPM (a 585 page explanation of the RedHat Package Manager) and Linux Application Development (for C programmers).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39511512001-06-06T11:19:00.000-05:002001-06-06T11:19:17.626-05:00Here is Sun's New to Java Programming Center.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39510772001-06-06T11:11:00.000-05:002001-06-06T11:11:47.680-05:00How satellite communication works and a satellite superguide.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39499272001-06-06T09:14:00.000-05:002001-06-06T09:14:34.093-05:00Need a complete Introduction to SQL?Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39497382001-06-06T08:53:00.000-05:002001-06-06T08:53:12.110-05:00Today's topic is WebObjects. First, we have four QuickTime movies from the page: "WebObjects Fundamentals". The WebObjects resource directory provides links to many useful places including Apple's WebObjects Discussion Board and WebObjects 5 Documentation.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39397482001-06-05T16:15:00.000-05:002001-06-05T16:15:54.970-05:00I think I need to keep an eye on the OpenCMS project (Content Management System). It runs as servlets and I may want to give it a try after I understand what I am doing with Resin.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39348292001-06-05T10:17:00.000-05:002001-06-05T10:17:52.010-05:00Here is a good page of 216 swatches from the web-safe palette.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39346932001-06-05T10:09:00.000-05:002001-06-05T10:09:21.453-05:00Need to find a good web site on mathematics? Check out AMBY!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39343222001-06-05T09:40:00.000-05:002001-06-05T09:40:00.356-05:00While we are on the subject of tutorials, how about Mastering the vi editor?Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39342672001-06-05T09:34:00.000-05:002001-06-05T09:34:29.850-05:00Here's a little three part Java Tutor. Also, version 3.5 of the Web Tutor. Particularly good for forms.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39341482001-06-05T09:24:00.000-05:002001-06-05T09:24:18.466-05:00Gee, if I ever get caught up on everything else I should have done, I can learn calculus online.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-39337722001-06-05T08:52:00.000-05:002001-06-05T08:52:38.440-05:00The Python Cookbook: Lots of code snippets! Also, visit the ASPN Python Page for ActivePython, VisualPython, Komodo and associated manuals and information.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-38662322001-05-30T21:58:00.000-05:002001-05-30T21:58:31.403-05:00Dreamweaver templates!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-38426422001-05-29T08:47:00.000-05:002001-05-29T08:47:15.793-05:00WebReference has a Dynamic HTML Lab. Scripts have browser version compatability noted.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-38375312001-05-28T21:55:00.000-05:002001-05-28T21:55:35.463-05:00A Guide to Stanley Bedrock plane types.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-38373882001-05-28T21:42:00.000-05:002001-05-28T21:42:52.433-05:00The mod_python for Apache page.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-38180122001-05-27T13:43:00.000-05:002001-05-27T13:43:18.170-05:00PocketPC/WIN CE related sites of note: CEWindows.net, the Windows CE Web Ring.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-37934362001-05-25T13:55:00.000-05:002001-05-25T13:55:11.660-05:00There is a Python for WinCE (iPAQ) project. A mailing list exists. I wanted to note it here, so I don't lose it, but I currently do not want to subscribe. Maybe later.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-37864422001-05-24T23:37:00.000-05:002001-05-24T23:37:46.426-05:00My brother got me started with IRC. (Curse him).
:)
http://www.ircbeginner.com/ircinfo/irc-urls.html.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-36755552001-05-17T13:00:00.000-05:002001-05-17T13:00:25.926-05:00Found a good series of HTML tutorials (and more) in 38 lessons. Lessons 30 - 32 cover CSS. 33 - 34 cover DHTML. 35 covers Credit card service for your internet business. The final 3 are on Flash 5.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-36605592001-05-16T15:01:00.000-05:002001-05-16T15:01:23.870-05:00Everything you ever wanted to know about String Theory, but were afraid to ask. Cool!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-36392992001-05-15T09:46:00.000-05:002001-05-15T09:46:50.346-05:00Blogger was down for the last couple of days and my quality of life went down with it. :>)
A couple of things I wanted to note from the new DV magazine (for future ref):
There is a freeware 3D package that runs on WIN & Linux called Blender.
There is a free ray tracer called Persistence of Vision.
To find useful video and audio clips try NBCi Video Search and Findsounds.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-36141742001-05-13T13:35:00.000-05:002001-05-13T13:35:03.996-05:00Now this is one of the funniest web sites I have ever seen! What a great idea for a site! Wish I'd thought of it.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35717702001-05-09T20:53:00.000-05:002001-05-09T20:50:20.776-05:00Instructions on how to terminal into the iPaq.(Hint: It involved the Parrot I discovered).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35662462001-05-09T14:47:00.000-05:002001-05-09T14:43:53.403-05:00Microsoft's Pocket PC Newsgroup. Gee, I haven't fired up a newsreader in a long time!Step by step instructions for the iPaq 1.77 ROM upgrade.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35660162001-05-09T14:32:00.000-05:002001-05-09T14:29:32.543-05:00Software download page for iPaq H3650. (Includes link to 1.77 ROM, new on May 8th). Pocket PC "registry tweaks".Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35546822001-05-08T17:15:00.000-05:002001-05-08T17:18:06.340-05:00ConvertMachine is a powerful sound file conversion program. Any (most) audio files dropped onto the application are converted to AIFF, AU, WAVE, SDII or MooV format in either mono or stereo, with any of a number of compressions and arbitrary sampling rates. It is ideal to convert audio files to formats commonly used on the web. ($10 shareware) [more info]Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35544972001-05-08T17:01:00.000-05:002001-05-08T17:04:08.360-05:00Tripped across this today: HotMedia Macintosh Edition. It is a (freeware) toolkit from IBM for creative professionals to enrich e-business applications with special effects that DO NOT require a special plug-in to see. They download progressively and use Java. Looks intriguing! The new version (3.5) includes support for QuickTime (on both Mac and Windows platforms). This MacCentral page documentsDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35391762001-05-07T17:36:00.000-05:002001-05-07T17:39:12.923-05:00Random web sites I wrote down on random bits of paper for later examination:TechTutorials.com The directory of free computer tutorials and whitepapers. The directory currently contains 1651 free tutorials!Troubleshooters.com (including info on: Building a Linux Machine from Scratch, Troubleshooting Client-Server, Troubleshooting Hardware, Troubleshooting Windows OS, Troubleshooting Electronics, Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-35388132001-05-07T17:10:00.000-05:002001-05-07T17:13:08.543-05:00The Servlets trail teaches you about servlets, the bodies of code that run inside servers, and extend their functionality. For example, servlets offer an efficient platform-independent replacement for CGI scripts. Servers that can host servlets are Java-enabled servers that respond to client requests. Servlets trail teaches you about servlets, the bodies of code that run inside servers, and Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34829832001-05-03T14:10:00.000-05:002001-05-03T14:11:23.080-05:00PocketPC step by step HOWTOs and tip guide from Microsoft.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34792622001-05-03T09:03:00.000-05:002001-05-03T09:04:15.760-05:00A humorous(???) essay: How to Write Unmaintainable Code. By the same author, Java Glossary. The glossary entry for "Getting Started" looked so good I decided to save a local copy.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34788522001-05-03T08:21:00.000-05:002001-05-03T08:23:58.536-05:00The WebTechniques blog has several things that I would like to bookmark for future reference. Open Source Java software sources: Giant Java Tree (they suggest to navigate: "Try clicking on Packages and then Package Categories to get an idea of what is included. The Source Docs link is sometimes helpful too.") They also point to the GNU site.They also quote a quote (which I quote here):If you giveDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34735972001-05-02T22:04:00.000-05:002001-05-02T22:04:55.973-05:00The Zope Book is finished.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34667162001-05-02T13:03:00.000-05:002001-05-02T13:04:18.396-05:00The iPaq ships with a hidden switched turned off. The first thing you have to do is turn that on. When you do, the first thing that runs is a Screen Align utility. You are to tap a moving crosshair at the center and each corner of the screen. Then it takes you to enter your owner information. Turning off the hidden switch is a "hard reset" which should restore all factory defaults. There is also Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34537092001-05-01T16:41:00.000-05:002001-05-01T16:41:41.910-05:00:>( My iPaq is a LEMON. I was warned about Compaq stuff...or was it Microsoft stuff? The combination has to be deadly. They are supposed to be picking this one up and sending me a replacement.Before I forget, here are a couple of links I may need: Compaq Support Files for the iPaq 3600 series. PocketPC General FAQ. PocketPCPassion.com discussion board. PacketVideo for the PocketPC.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34436972001-04-30T23:43:00.000-05:002001-04-30T23:44:11.520-05:00Quick tip for fishing dust from out behind the iPaq screen: hairfishing. Also, I'm going to try a used dryer sheet in an attempt to repel dust in the first place. (Also cover the thing up overnight).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34436372001-04-30T23:37:00.000-05:002001-04-30T23:38:03.723-05:00Here is a list of links to ebooks that can be read with Microsoft Reader on an iPaq.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34435012001-04-30T23:26:00.000-05:002001-04-30T23:26:51.546-05:00Do I have the guts? No. At least not yet: Linux on the iPaq. Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34378502001-04-30T16:34:00.000-05:002001-04-30T16:35:11.543-05:00Cached pages on Google for Pocket PC Life make me think this would be a good site, but they are currently offline. Their home page says it is because of their ISP's incompetence and they hope to be back online by April 5th. That is a bad sign, since today is April 30th.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34370772001-04-30T15:44:00.000-05:002001-04-30T15:46:02.800-05:00WooHoo!My iPaq has landed! Hold all my calls, Irene!Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34352792001-04-30T13:40:00.000-05:002001-04-30T15:43:10.896-05:00Tutorials for QuickTime including Delivery (QTSS: QuickTime Streaming Server).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-34098632001-04-28T14:53:00.000-05:002001-04-28T15:21:26.583-05:00Well, it looks like I will have to forget the Palm. I'll just have to settle for a 32MB iPaq 3600 series color PocketPC. (sigh)A couple of quick PocketPC sites: WiredGuy, PocketPC Magazine, and a list of "Best Sites" for Pocket PC from them.iPaq specific sites: Dave's Compaq iPaq, and Greg's iPaq Software List.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33844532001-04-26T17:29:00.000-05:002001-04-26T17:29:52.416-05:00Documentation (tutorials & manuals) for Cleaner5Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33663312001-04-25T14:53:00.000-05:002001-04-25T15:01:10.430-05:00OhMyGosh! I just realized that it is nearly 3 PM and I haven't checked Slashdot even once yet today! Am I running a fever?Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33660272001-04-25T14:31:00.000-05:002001-04-25T14:36:22.570-05:00Looks like my Wireless Campus project will get started this year after all. Support is growing and my director is looking for $75,000 from one source to get us started. This article on Network computing (7/10/2000) is favorable towards Cisco's Aeronet: http://www.networkcomputing.com/1113/1113f2.html. Here is another article from there on wireless security. I'm looking for info on what we need toDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33518852001-04-24T17:04:00.000-05:002001-04-24T17:08:46.456-05:00IBM Java™ technology : Education - Tutorials including: Building Java HTTP Servlets and Building Servlets with Session TrackingDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33517432001-04-24T16:54:00.000-05:002001-04-24T16:58:53.763-05:00Learning Dreamweaver 4 from trainingtools.com.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33484772001-04-24T12:47:00.000-05:002001-04-24T12:50:54.293-05:00Back to Java training. . . I'm taking one of our SmartCourses on Java at the moment. Looking for server-side specific stuff and came across this: Jguru training. Specifically, Server Side Development:JDBC Short Course (which is hosted at Sun).This module introduces the fundamental concepts of JDBC and gives you a working knowledge of the major elements of the core JDBC 2.0 API. The course is Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33426462001-04-24T01:46:00.000-05:002001-04-24T01:50:35.893-05:00Found a PostgreSQL detailed installation guide for Mac OS X. Not sure if this will work for OS X Server (instructions are for Client).Also found instructions for installing Resin on OS X (also available in a minty PDF flavor).Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005513.post-33426022001-04-24T01:41:00.000-05:002001-04-24T01:45:46.220-05:00Gamelan is mentioned on a lot of Java enthusiast's sites, but their links often result in 404s. This is the right link.Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01776511545113761057noreply@blogger.com0