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Steam and Source for Linux

Jim Prince — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:06:02 +0000

Lots of posts about #Steam being ported to Linux so I'll add to the noise. I really think Steam is the future for gaming on the PC – I haven''t bought a game on physical media for years.

The competition – EA's Origin, Direct2Drive, Gamers Gate, Games for Windows are all pretty poor. So if Valve can pull it off this could provide a huge boost to Linux Desktops.

The success of Windows 8 will also have an influence. At the moment I've seen nothing that makes me want to upgrade from Windows 7. I guess only time will tell.

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Valve confirms Steam and Source for Linux, signals low confidence for Windows 8 | ExtremeTech
Later this year, L4D2 will be released for Linux — but more importantly, Gabe Newell has indicated that Windows 8 is awful and that Linux might be the future of desktop gaming.

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I’m really looking foward to Prometheus

Jim Prince — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:33:30 +0000

I also like the way they've used Ted Talks to publicise it. There's even a microsite at https://www.weylandindustries.com but there's not much to see yet.

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This looks neat.

Jim Prince — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:27:09 +0000

This looks neat.

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Folding plug concept brought to life.

Jim Prince — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:44 +0000

I remember seeing this as proof of concept a few years ago, it's good to see that it's finally being manufactured. The MU http://www.themu.co.uk/ is a touch expensive but I'm sure the price will fall over time.

More details on the BBC's Web Site http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17118938

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Made In MindUntitled DocumentUntitled Document
"We created Made in Mind to bring the Folding Plug concept to life. We want it to now be a space for bringing other ideas to life." Contact Us | Terms | Privacy | Address : Willowbank House,…

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Powerline Ethernet without cumbersome adapters

Jim Prince — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:35:42 +0000

It's about time someone came up with something like this but at £120 the cost is prohibitive.

You can get standard powerline adapters for less than £30. A built in USB socket for charging devices would have been a useful addition too.

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Power Ethernet tidies up whole-house networking

New from British technology start-up Power Ethernet is a neat solution to running internet and network connectivity around the house – a mains socket with built-in PowerLine networking and four Ethe…

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I'm seriously considering the purchase of an SSD but I think prices will fall…

Jim Prince — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:07:28 +0000

I'm seriously considering the purchase of an SSD but I think prices will fall significantly over the next 12 months. Mechanical hard disks have had their day. The Thailand floods and subsequent increase in prices have put the final nail in their coffin.

Also http://uk.camelcamelcamel.com is great for shopaholics who love a bargain!

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Crucial CT128M4SSD2 128GB M4 SSD
Amazon price tracking & price history for Crucial CT128M4SSD2 128GB M4 SSD

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This could be awesome

Jim Prince — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:40:02 +0000

"Ubuntu and Android share the same kernel. When docked, the Ubuntu OS boots and runs concurrently with Android. This allows both mobile and desktop functionality to co-exist in different runtimes.

Shared services and applications are delivered using a Convergence API module which ensures the tight integration between desktop and mobile environments. Work is balanced across the cores of the phone. When the handset is not docked, both CPU cores transfer their full power to Android."

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Ubuntu for Android | Ubuntu
A full Ubuntu desktop, on your docked Android phone. Complete desktop solution for full productivity on docked Android phones; Easy to integrate with existing Android phones in development; Certified …

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TMG FBA Editor tool

Jim Prince — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:21:31 +0000

Hey +Dan Humpherson have you used this? What did you think? Seems useful for previewing changes that you've made manually or for quick and dirty edits.

The preview page option isn't always accurate but better than having to wait for the firewall service to restart before you can view your changes.

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FBA Editor V1
I have created a tool that a lot of ISA/TMG users will like. It is a Simple tool to edit the Forms Based Authentication page and make it different than what's default. During my work as a consulta…

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Does DAB Radio have a future?

Jim Prince — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:07:34 +0000

I wonder how much cash is required to fund the cost of local radio on DAB? I have a couple of DAB radios but hardly ever listen to them now I've got a Squeezebox with Internet Radio.

It doesn't look like FM radio is going anywhere soon – how many cars have DAB?

Also what happened DAB+ has that died a death?

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Meeting to decide future of DAB
BBC to meet with government and commercial radio companies to decide the future of local radio on digital audio broadcasting. By Mark Sweney

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Impressive special effects on Boardwalk Empire

Jim Prince — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:18:12 +0000

I hadn't realised just how much of this show was created using digital effects until I saw saw this video. You expect these kind of effects in movies but on a television show?

It's no wonder the first episode cost $18 million.

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Boardwalk Empire VFX Breakdowns of Season 2
The Emmy award-winning team at Brainstorm Digital has put together the before and after shots from season 2 of HBO's hit series "Boardwalk Empire". (courtesy of Home Box Office, Inc) www.brainstorm-di…

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