Evidently this isn’t the first, but somebody’s running a bot on Google Talk which essentially creates a chat room for Talk users. A few folks seem to think this is Google’s doing, although I can’t see this having as much practical application as oh, say, actual rooms. Source code included. Link.
Cool mod- The PlaySphere is a PS2 mod that transforms a regular PS2 into a bowling ball shaped gaming console. I really like the aesthetic and the pics on the site that show exactly how a PS2 actually fits into the sphere are amazing. The best part of this was that Sony actually sponsored the mod, as it was done as part of a PS2 modding contest in Ireland. [via] Link.
Here’s another story about libraries offering audio files and digital files for their patrons, sounds good right? No- as usual, someone sold a DRM solution that doesn’t really work. Each week I get emails from folks all over the USA trying to figure out ways to get the files on their “non-supported device”.Link.
Most Linux users, from the casual desktop user to the Linux system administrator, have used a utility known as a boot loader. Different variations of this utility provide varying levels of support and functionality. In many cases, the default boot loader installed with a Linux distribution is not always the best for your needs; the same can be said for the default settings of each boot loader. In this article, Laurence Bonney discusses the pros and cons of two of the more popular boot loaders — LILO and GRUB — and suggests a number of configurations to get the most from your machine. Link.
Steve writes “Among the many unique exhibits on display at the San Diego Computer Museum, is the think-a-tron by Hasbro. I visited the Museum for a last chance to see the exhibits before it closed its doors. I spoke with the curator, David Weil. He is currently seeking sources of financial support to help pay for a new location in the San Diego area. The San Diego Computer Museum is actively looking for a new site to house its exhibits, as the current location has been sold for redevelopment”. Link.
From Etsy – a place to buy and sell all things handmade…an inside-out computer. The motherboard, instead of being hidden away, faces outward for all to see. The entire case was made by hand using oak hardwood and 1/4″ amber-tinted plexiglass. [
A time-lapse series of the PVR assembly. Nothing fancy or great. Just a quest for a DRM free PVR. Photos 