Links September 2010Links September 2010
Kevin Stone gave an interesting TED talk about the biological future of joint replacement [1]. Using stem cells and animal tissue which has been prepared to destroy the chemicals that[...]
Is Pre-Forking any Good?Is Pre-Forking any Good?
Many Unix daemons use a technique known as “pre-forking”. This means that to save the amount of time taken to fork a child process they will keep a pool of[...]
My Squeeze SE Linux RepositoryMy Squeeze SE Linux Repository
deb http://www.coker.com.au squeeze selinux I have an Apt repository for Squeeze SE Linux packages at the above URL. Currently it contains a modified version of ffmpeg that doesn’t need execmod[...]
Preferring Low Quality and Microsoft SoftwarePreferring Low Quality and Microsoft Software
Is Low Quality in Italian Academia related to the choice of Low Quality Software? Diego Gambetta and Gloria Origgi wrote an interesting paper titled “L-worlds: The curious preference for low[...]
How to Start Learning LinuxHow to Start Learning Linux
I was asked for advice on how to start learning Linux. Rather than replying via email I’m writing a blog post for future people who ask such questions and also[...]
Raw Satire Usually Fails on the InternetRaw Satire Usually Fails on the Internet
Sarcasm and satire usually don’t work on the Internet. One cause of this is the lack of out of band signalling via facial expression or tone of voice. Another issue[...]
Optimising the How To Vote ProcessOptimising the How To Vote Process
I previously wrote about my experience handing out How To Vote (HTV) cards at the federal election a couple of weeks ago [1]. One comment noted that at one polling[...]
Interesting Developments in Islamic CultureInteresting Developments in Islamic Culture
Shereen El Feki gave an inspiring TED talk about Islamic youth culture [1]. She shows some interesting exerpts from the 4SHBAB TV network which is known as “Islamic MTV“, the[...]
Links August 2010Links August 2010
Urban Honking has an insightful article about the Arduino and suggests that it is one of the most important factors for the development of the computer industry in the near[...]
A Netbook for Aircraft NavigationA Netbook for Aircraft Navigation
There is apparently some MS-Windows software for navigating light aircraft in Australia. It takes input from a GPS device and knows the rules for certain types of common tasks (such[...]