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open source
Citizen Engineer Releases a Comic All About SIM Hacking (and Tosses in a SIM Reader for Good Measure)
Phil Torrone and Limor Freid of Adafruit Industries have a video project called Citizen Engineer, where they aim to educate and entertain when it comes to various aspects of open source hacking. Now they've released a comic to go with it. More » -
google
Google Chrome OS for PCs: Look Out Windows and OS X
Ars Technica has received confirmation from two sources that Google is working on new software named Google Chrome OS, which will offer a cloud-based, OS experience around the browser. UPDATE: It's official. It's coming in the second half of 2010.
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Comment by Xjep: Hell no; cant begin to think what type of shit they will monitor on you. 13 Responses | Other threads
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open office
OpenOffice 3.1 is Now Available
The Open Office guys have upgraded their already-comprehensive office suite. New features include improved screen appearance, further grammar checker integration, formula hints, improved sorting, and performance enhancements. Get it here. [OpenOffice via CrunchGear]
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By Odelia LeeComment by OMG! Ponies!: All three users of OpenOffice rejoice! 12 Responses | Other threads
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Google Nemesis
Microsoft Embracing Open Source Big Time with Kumo
Not only Microsoft is using open source technology for Kumo—their new search technology and Nth Google Killer—but they are giving back to the community: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by paragraph: The only thing i could see this hurting is the 'google appliance'. An open source equivalent to that might just hurt... 8 Responses | Other threads
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gaming
Gamepark's GP2X Wiz Handheld to Get Open Source Gaming App Store
It's taken longer than expected, but Gamepark is on the brink of launching their Linux-based GP2X Wiz handheld gaming system—and they are planning to follow up with an open source app store this summer. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by fendrak: Maybe it's my GameBoy upbringing, but isn't it missing a couple of buttons where that other d-pad is? Two... 3 Responses | Other threads
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politics
Obama's New CIO Is All About Net Neutrality and Open Source
Vivek Kundra, Obama's newly-appointed CIO, is the man in charge of developing and deploying IT to improve government operations. He's also a fan of building government intranets based around Google web apps. More »
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Comment by MostlyHarmless: In before the first troll to make a "indians are stealing our jobs" or a call centre joke. 10 Responses | Other threads
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software
A Look at DoubleTwist: DVD Jonβs File-Swapping Media Player
DoubleTwist is a new, open-source, universal media manager in beta for the Mac. It gathers music, videos and photos, supports tons of devices and has a P2P/social networking component. Will it be great? More »
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Comment by γΆγ£γ‘γγ IN THE FACE!: Why, oh why, does it have to use that retarded iTunes layout on the main page? 2 Responses | Other threads
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linux
Cuba Declares Windows an Oppressive Security Threat, Develops Their Own Version of Linux
Cuban officials this week announced they've launched their own variant of Linux. Dubbed Nova, it's an attempt to rid their computers of U.S. hegemony, a.k.a. Microsoft. Viva la (open source) revolucion, siempre! More »
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Comment by Toastie: God forbid they discover that the U.S. government uses all three major O.S. flavors.....strength through diversity. 6 Responses | Other threads
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olpc
Negroponte Open Sources OLPC Hardware Design, Invites Copy-Cats
The embattled OLPC program, already reeling from job cuts and salary decreases, is making one final attempt to stay afloat: Open source everything and hope enough companies copy the design to make it profitable. More » -
boxee
Do You Want a Boxee Dedicated Set-Top Box?
Boxee, makers of fine open-source media center software, apparently couldn't go anywhere at CES without someone asking them to build a set-top-box. Now they're asking you if they should go through with the plan. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by apt94jesse: No doubt, as long as they don't close off software and disallow us nerds to put it on our own... 3 Responses | Other threads
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ces 2009
Bug Labs QWERTY Module Prototype Deemed QWERTYy
We had a quick hands-on with a prototype of the upcoming Bug Labs QWERTY module. The keys were tiny, requiring fingernail presses, but overall it felt pretty solid with firm buttons resistant to mistypes. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by poorGeek: that guy on the right looks pissed! 4 Responses | Other threads
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bug labs
Bug Labs Open Source Gadgets Getting Pico Projector, 3G modules and More
Bug Labs, the system of open source gadget building blocks, is getting pico projector, speaker, 3G, combo Bluetooth/WiFi and a 802.15.4 radio module. More »
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By Brian LamComment by shopperciti.com: checkout samsungs out at www.phonescoop.com 7 Responses | Other threads
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android
Android-Powered OpenMoko FreeRunner Spotted
OpenMoko built the first 100% open-source smartphoneβhardware and software bothβwhen Android was but a glimmer in Larry and Sergey's eye. But now, the FreeRunner hardware is officially kissing its open-source cousin OS, Android. -
android
Kogan Agora Pro is the Next Android Handset
The Kogan Agora Pro has popped up in Australia as the latest Android handset and is available for international pre-order. The phone has a 2.5-inch resistive touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, 3G and GPS for $399. More » -
cellphones
Nokia's Down With Making A High-End Open Source Phone, Just Not With Android
When Nokia first showed me their Maemo Linux-powered N800 Internet Tablet, I told them it was cool but that, ideally, I wanted this exact product, smaller, and as a phone. Seems like two years later, this might finally be the way things are headed. -
open source
OpenMoko GTA02 Handset Rumored to Join the Android Party
OpenMoko, stalwarts of the open source gadget movement, have announced their intentions to develop an Android-compatible handset for release as early as November. According to AndroidGuys, the alleged Android phone will operate under the project name "GTA02" and resemble something like the Neo FreeRunner. The phone is said to have a 2.8-inch, 640x480 screen, Wi-Fi, 3 axis accelerometer, 400-500 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 256 MB NAND Flash, A-GPS and a "laser pen." More » -
android
Download the Android Source Code Right Now
Google and their Open Handset Alliance friends just popped the cork on their big bottle of Android source codeβnow anyone can grab the guts of the platform at source.android.com a day before T-Mobile's G1 is officially out in the wild. This, obviously, is a most important step toward the thriving open app and device ecosystem that everyone is banking on Android becoming. Full release follows. More » -
android
Android Dream Will Cost $199, Get Low-Price Data Plan and Google Branding
Putting it firmly in a price point to compete with the iPhone, the Android-running HTC Dream will cost $199, according to the Wall Street Journal. The smartphone will also get an βaggressively pricedβ data plan from T-Mobile and receive some heavy Google branding. It'll be interesting to see whether Google's open source platform gives Apple's apps a run for their money on Sept. 23. [Wall Street Journal via Techland] -
open source DVR
Neuros Hackable Open-Source Set-Top Box Updated: OSD2
Neuros has taken another stab at the open-source set-top box market, and created the "Open Source Device 2." The original OSD was aimed at developers, but ended up finding use as a DVR. The new OSD2 has a more conventional box, can encode video at 720p in MPEG-4 format, H.264 D1 resolution (that's DVD quallity) from an analog video source, upscale video to 1080i or transcode it for a PMP. It's got a serial port, IRBlaster port, connections for Wi-Fi antenna, USB, LAN, HDMI, composite video and stereo audio, and even packs an SD port. It's shipped with a Linux-based firmware stack, but is completely open to user OS hacking. Available now for $250. [Linuxdevices]
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By Kit EatonComment by baltwade: I think I read over the specs fairly carefully and I didn't see any mention of a cable card reader.... 2 Responses | Other threads
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open source
Unofficial Google Chromium Now Available for Mac OS X, Linux
If you have a Mac OS X or Linux machine and you are dying to try Google's Chrome, keep dying because it's not coming out yet. But if you want to just give it a try, you can grab this version of Chromium, the unofficial version of Chromium, the open-source Google web browser that is the basis of Chromeβand looks exactly like it down to the about box and its most fatal flaw. The Ubuntu flavor above looks nice. Unfortunately, the Mac version looks quite out of place: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by yourfaceisjon: seeing that window on an osx desktop hurts my brain. 2 Responses | Other threads
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hp
HP Exploring Shift to Linux in Order to Bypass Vista, Compete With Apple
According to Businesweek, HP has been quietly working on two projects aimed at bypassing unpopular features in Vista and possibly competing with Apple down the line. The first involves developing software that modifies Vista to make it easier to use. That much has been confirmed. However, rumor has it that a second "Skunk Works" operation has been going on behind closed doors that has a much loftier goal—building a customized replacement OS based on the Linux platform. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by drewls: I've been waiting for someone to do this. If they take Linux, put it on their own hardware, and support... 9 Responses | Other threads
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multitouch
TouchKit Brings Surface-Like Multitouch to the Nerdy Masses
Touchkit, an open source (software and hardware) multitouch kit designed by NOR_/D, has been announced at a $1580 price point, or roughly 1/8th the cost of Microsoft's Surface table. That's not to say that the TouchKit is equivalent or even necessarily a competitor to Microsoft's offering, but it is theoretically capable of many of the same flashy tricks. The system must be hooked up to a separate computer, and also requires an external projector. As you can see in the video, there's not exactly a whole lot it can do out of the box, but the open source platform can be tweaked by anyone with a little knowledge of C++. Check out the gallery of the hardware and potential installations are their site. [Gizmag]
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By John HerrmanComment by Crash Override 777: Wow is it me or has rap just get more lamer? 5 Responses | Other threads
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music
OpenStomp Coyote 1 is Hackable Open Source Effects Pedal For Real Guitar Heroes
Anyone who is a fan of 1960s-era guitar idol mythology knows that crazy custom circuitry and effects pedals are nothing new. But the OpenStomp Coyote 1, the "world's first open-source guitar pedal" updates the trend for today's slightly more nerdy shredders, who can recreate the crazy circuit bending of yore in a custom software package that visually edits effects patches. On top of that, all aspects of the hardwareβincluding the added LCD screen, 80MHz Propeller processor, microUSB and RJ11 interfacesβare documented, too, so feel free to open 'er up. It's shipping now for $350. [OpenStomp]
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By John MahoneyComment by nat lyon: nice concept- but the interface for programming the thing looks like ass. sorry. more » | Other threads
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open source
Dispute Over Model Train Control Software Just Became a Landmark Open-Source Copyright Case
Robert Jacobsen wrote a nice piece of software for everyone with a Lionel set in their garage and released it under an open-source license. Fine and dandy. But after a company jacked his code and released it as a commercial product, Jacobsen understandably got a little pissed and sued. After God knows how many hearings and evidence filings involving model trains, the whole thing has ended up in federal appeals court, where it's unexpectedly turned into a potentially landmark ruling for open-source software licenses everywhere, keeping things like Linux and Wikipedia a bit more secure, for the moment. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by urbanturban666: @: yes it is... sad that they dont contribute to the open source community that they make there money off... more » | Other threads
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switzerland
Open Source Switzerland Network Testing Tool Catches ISP Throttlers In the Act
As part of an effort to thwart future ISP infractions, Γ‘ la Comcast, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Switzerland, an open source software tool for "testing the integrity of data communications over networks, ISPs and firewalls." If you've been following Comcast for any amount of time over the past year or so, you know exactly what that means. More » -
open source hardware
Super-Sleek Aurora Open Source DJ Mixer Can Be Built From a Kit
We love open source hardware, especially when it can throw some MIDI flange and fade into your party like the Auroraβa dual-channel, USB-powered DJ mixer. All the schematics, bills of materials and source code can be nabbed for free online, or you can have one built and shipped. And it can pull off a pretty mean LED lightshow... More »
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By John MahoneyComment by γ¨γ·γγγ 25: @johnnyabnormal: I am going to invest in this because your video led me to see others...thanks man! more » | Other threads
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firefox
Firefox 3.0 USB Lets You Take Your Browser Everywhere
Those of you who need Firefox 3 on the go can now get a portable USB edition of the browser from PortableApps.com. The download lets you launch Firefox from your USB and lets you bring all your extensions and bookmarks with you while making sure that the computer you're using doesn't end up saving your info. The file is 8MB and free (though, as with all open source stuff, I'm sure the folks at PortableApps would love it if you threw them a few bucks). [Portable Apps]
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By Elaine ChowComment by kaneshadow: @HawkSkater0: ::Kaneshadow feels your screen name pain:: more » | Other threads
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android
The Top 5 Android Developer Challenge Round 1 Winners
Round 1 of the Android Developer Challenge has come to a close and 46 of the 50 winners have been made public (the remaining four opted not to disclose their work). For your convenience, we dug through the winners and picked five of the apps we think might be in the mix for that sweet $275,000 prize in the final round. More » -
openmoko
Design and Make Your Own OpenMoko Phone
OpenMoko is taking its open philosophy a step beyond its Linux soul and has released the CAD (computer-aided design) files for the Neo1973, allowing you to design and create your own body for the phone. The catch for selfish bastards is that it's under a ShareAlike Creative Commons license, so you've gotta make w/ the show and tell if you whip up a pocket-size Second Coming. [OpenMoko] -
microsoft
EU Skeptical of Microsoft's Open Grizzly Bear Embrace
Microsoft's sudden embrace of interoperability and openness is a big change of tune from the tightly puckered song of the past right? Well, the EU says they've heard it all before—at least four times. And while EU regulators breathing down Ballmer's neck is undoubtedly one of the reasons for the shift—you know, aside from remaining relevant and holding on to developers—they said it's not going to let Microsoft off the hook yet. More »
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microsoft
Microsoft Goes Open, Won't Sue Open Source Developers Either
Reading the writing that's on the wall, Microsoft is going to play nice with open source. They've laid out for new interoperability principles for their biggest products: Vista, Office 2007, Server 2008 (plus some more bizzy wares) and "all future versions of these products." Their new get-along principles are "ensuring open connections; promoting data portability; enhancing support for industry standards; and fostering more open engagement with customers and the industry." They're also pledging they will not sue open source developers for using their protocols.
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Comment by jetdillo: Now, I knew M$ was clueless, but I didn't think they were too stupid to know how to use... more » | Other threads
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software
Will Mozilla Messaging Breathe New Life Into Thunderbird?
In an attempt to revitalize Thunderbird in version 3.0, Mozilla has announced "Mozilla Messaging" which promises significant improvements to the email client—like calendar integration, better search, and a chat app. While the core focus will still be on email, Mozilla seems committed to developing a product that will offer a broader range of communications tools. Whether or not it will be good enough to get Thunderbird back on track remains to be seen. [Mozilla Messaging via Lifehacker]
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By Sean FallonComment by navvywavvy: I switched to thunderbird a couple of years ago because it handled IMAP way better than outlook. I've never gone... more » | Other threads
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android
Video: New Android UI Shows iPhone-like Animations
The first iteration of Android wasn't the prettiest phone OS by a longshot. However, today's release of the refreshed Android SDK shows a UI that has more than a bit of polish. We took screens, but you should also check out the details, like this video showing smooth, animated transitions. Good on them: Some have speculated that's where most of the iPhone's charm comes from. See for yourself. -
gadgets
Bug Labs' Open Source Gadget Store Now Open
The Bug Labs open source do-it-yourself hardware gadget store is now splayed open, ripe for a hot injection of your cash. [Bug Labs]
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By Jason ChenComment by huygir: I don't get it. It seems so cool in concept, but the BUGBase is the only really cool part...... more » | Other threads
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bug labs
Bug Labs Store Launches Monday, Minus Wi-Fi
Bug Labs, the open source gadget hardware kit, will go on sale on Monday at around noon EST. But without Wi-Fi. Getting reliable open source Wi-Fi drivers in the base unit has been problematic, so they're launching without it in a special HiroP unit, named after the main character in Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash. There is some good news, though. More »
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By Brian LamComment by MarshalLeto: almost a year later, and they still don't offer a wifi module or the complete bugbase with wifi. Also, I... more » | Other threads
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revealed
Dash Express Runs on OpenMoko FOSS Platform, Nerds' Heads Explode
Today we learned that the seductively interactive Dash Express GPS navigator is using the OpenMoko open-source mobility platform that led to the Neo 1973 smartphone. This makes the Dash the first product based on OpenMoko's GTA0X reference design, with GPS hardware designed to order by OpenMoko and its parent company, FIC. Did we need one more reason to love this thing? Well, we got it. (There's a press release down below.) More » -
bug labs sdk
Bug Labs SDK Now Available
For those who can't wait to get their hands on the actual Bug Labs hardware, the Dragonfly SDK is now available for download with virtual hardware, so you can start working on your own apps and genius implementations for the hardware. [Bug Blogger]
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