LinuxDevCenter.com: Using and Customizing Knoppix [Nov. 20, 2003]: "You will need the following ingredients to bake your CD:
One Knoppix CD.
1GB of RAM: Don't worry if you don't have this much RAM; swap space will work just as well.
One PC with an existing Linux distribution installed and at least two partitions:
Partition 1, where you will develop the Knoppix CD. It must have at least 4GB of free space, although you'll need 5GB if you are short on RAM.
Partition 2, a 710MB empty partition.
The command-line utility create_compressed_fs, which can be copied from the Knoppix CD.
One kick list. This file lists packages that can be removed from the default distribution without 'breaking' dependencies.
Miscellaneous shell scripts: user-defined scripts facilitating development."
Friday, March 12, 2004
LinuxDevCenter.com: Using and Customizing Knoppix [Nov. 20, 2003]: "You will need the following skills to customize the Knoppix Linux Live-CD:
You must be comfortable with the command line.
You must understand how to create partitions on your hard drive.
You must understand basic bash scripting.
You should be familiar with a Linux bootloader.
You must understand how to add swap memory (using the dd, mkswap, and swapon utilities), unless you have 1GB of RAM.
You should be comfortable installing, updating, and removing software packages using the Debian distribution of Linux."
You must be comfortable with the command line.
You must understand how to create partitions on your hard drive.
You must understand basic bash scripting.
You should be familiar with a Linux bootloader.
You must understand how to add swap memory (using the dd, mkswap, and swapon utilities), unless you have 1GB of RAM.
You should be comfortable installing, updating, and removing software packages using the Debian distribution of Linux."
LinuxDevCenter.com: Using and Customizing Knoppix [Nov. 20, 2003]: "The basic idea of making a Knoppix CD is to gather what you want on the CD by simulating it on the hard drive. You should be able to edit installed software and test your creation by rebooting the machine from the hard drive, via a bootloader, instead of wasting time burning it to a CD. This development environment mimics the CD, except it's significantly faster. Remember, this is not a standard Linux installation! Even though you are booting from the hard drive, you are in fact emulating an OS that is installed on a CD. When booted, the filesystem cannot be changed; it is read-only. "
O'Reilly Network: Knoppix: A Painless Introduction to Linux [Apr. 14, 2003]: "Knoppix: A Painless Introduction to Lin"
Monday, March 01, 2004
Shure Earphones > E Series > E5c: "E5c Sound Isolating Earphones
Lightweight, sound isolating, dual micro-speaker earphones"$499.99
Lightweight, sound isolating, dual micro-speaker earphones"$499.99
Shure Earphones > E Series > E3c: "E3c Sound Isolating Earphones
Lightweight, sound isolating earphones with extended frequency response"
Lightweight, sound isolating earphones with extended frequency response"
What is Xeroderma Pigmentosum?: "Xeroderma Pigmentosum
A rare genetic defect in ultraviolet radiation induced DNA repair mechanisms; characterized by severe sensitivity to all sources of UV radiation (especially sunlight).
XP is categorized in at least eight complementation groups according to the capacity of the body to repair DNA. These groups (i.e., genetic subtypes) are labeled A through G, plus the XP variant: XPV. Groups A, C, D, and Variant make up over 90% of XP cases. Group A, for example, has the lowest level of DNA repair and the most neurological manifestations. "
A rare genetic defect in ultraviolet radiation induced DNA repair mechanisms; characterized by severe sensitivity to all sources of UV radiation (especially sunlight).
XP is categorized in at least eight complementation groups according to the capacity of the body to repair DNA. These groups (i.e., genetic subtypes) are labeled A through G, plus the XP variant: XPV. Groups A, C, D, and Variant make up over 90% of XP cases. Group A, for example, has the lowest level of DNA repair and the most neurological manifestations. "
Bird Computer� 6502 Page: "How to obtain TV Video Output From an FPGA
This project arose from my desire to have color video output to a TV rather than an expensive monitor. Most of the sample circuits I've seen for hobbyist type video output use VGA output to drive a monitor. Interfacing to a VGA monitor is relatively easy and provides a high quality video output. But what do you do if you don't have a VGA monitor to spare ? Many hobby type projects do not have the memory capacity or performance to drive a VGA monitor. Even used VGA monitors in good working order can be relatively expensive. How about using a TV instead ? It turns out that interfacing to a TV is almost as easy as interfacing to a VGA monitor. I came up with the following two circuits, the first of which I've built, the second of which I'm pretty sure will work. Schematics for the circuits are here: vdac.pcx"
This project arose from my desire to have color video output to a TV rather than an expensive monitor. Most of the sample circuits I've seen for hobbyist type video output use VGA output to drive a monitor. Interfacing to a VGA monitor is relatively easy and provides a high quality video output. But what do you do if you don't have a VGA monitor to spare ? Many hobby type projects do not have the memory capacity or performance to drive a VGA monitor. Even used VGA monitors in good working order can be relatively expensive. How about using a TV instead ? It turns out that interfacing to a TV is almost as easy as interfacing to a VGA monitor. I came up with the following two circuits, the first of which I've built, the second of which I'm pretty sure will work. Schematics for the circuits are here: vdac.pcx"
FPGAs are fun!: "'Dragon' FPGA board
Feb 27th 2004 - The board is available for sale in limited quantities (go to the shop for the latest pictures).
This is the lastest board on this site. Dragon has the following characteristics:
Based on Xilinx's Spartan-II XC2S100TQ144.
PCI/USB/I2C/JTAG interfaces
8051 microcontroller (on the back of the board). Use of the 8051 is optional. When in use, the 8051 and FPGA can communicate through an 8-bits synchronous bidirectional bus.
Prototyping area/which can accomodate two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors
Top and bottom SIL connectors - can plug into a wide 'solderless-breadboards' for experiments.
Has a dual-row connectors, so can be used as motherboard for other projects.
Two onboard clocks: a fixed 24MHz clock, plus a socketed 3.3V DIL-8 oscillator.
Top IOs are configured to accept LCD text modules; option to accept a graphical LCD panel (in development).
100% plug'n play, i.e. you can download the FPGA and the 8051 from the PC (through the USB). Doing both takes less than 1 second. "
Feb 27th 2004 - The board is available for sale in limited quantities (go to the shop for the latest pictures).
This is the lastest board on this site. Dragon has the following characteristics:
Based on Xilinx's Spartan-II XC2S100TQ144.
PCI/USB/I2C/JTAG interfaces
8051 microcontroller (on the back of the board). Use of the 8051 is optional. When in use, the 8051 and FPGA can communicate through an 8-bits synchronous bidirectional bus.
Prototyping area/which can accomodate two RJ-45 Ethernet connectors
Top and bottom SIL connectors - can plug into a wide 'solderless-breadboards' for experiments.
Has a dual-row connectors, so can be used as motherboard for other projects.
Two onboard clocks: a fixed 24MHz clock, plus a socketed 3.3V DIL-8 oscillator.
Top IOs are configured to accept LCD text modules; option to accept a graphical LCD panel (in development).
100% plug'n play, i.e. you can download the FPGA and the 8051 from the PC (through the USB). Doing both takes less than 1 second. "
Digilent Inc. - Digital Design Engineers' Source: "Digilab XCR"The “all-in-one” XCR Board (XCR) features a 64 macrocell, 1600 gate Xilinx CoolRunner CPLD and several useful I/O devices. The XCR runs on 2 AA batteries, it works seamlessly with Xilinx’s free WebPack tools, and it ships with a programming cable, so designs can be completed anywhere a PC exists with no additional costs. The XCR provides an ideal platform for engineers who want to learn digital design techniques using modern technologies.
TheDenverChannel.com - News - 'Jews Killed Jesus' Sign Causing Controversy: "A billboard unveiled on Ash Wednesday, the same day that a controversial movie depicting the last hours of Jesus Christ premiered, is sparking criticism from people of all faiths.
The large-size outdoor marquee, which sits on the property of the Lovingway United Pentecostal Church at Colorado and Mississippi, says, 'Jews Killed The Lord Jesus' and the word 'Settled!'
'It's settled,' said Maurice Gorden, Loveway pastor. 'The word of God is the final word.'
The Anti-Defamation League asked for the marquee to be changed because it is anti-Semitic, but the church only amended the billboard slightly by removing the word 'settled' and attributing the line to biblical Scriptures.
That, however, is still not appeasing critics."
The large-size outdoor marquee, which sits on the property of the Lovingway United Pentecostal Church at Colorado and Mississippi, says, 'Jews Killed The Lord Jesus' and the word 'Settled!'
'It's settled,' said Maurice Gorden, Loveway pastor. 'The word of God is the final word.'
The Anti-Defamation League asked for the marquee to be changed because it is anti-Semitic, but the church only amended the billboard slightly by removing the word 'settled' and attributing the line to biblical Scriptures.
That, however, is still not appeasing critics."
Microsoft, Amid Dwindling Interest, Talks Up Computing as a Career: "Nationally, there is a similar trend. The Computing Research Association's annual survey of more than 200 universities in the United States and Canada found that undergraduate enrollments in computer science and computer engineering programs were down 23 percent this year."
Microsoft, Amid Dwindling Interest, Talks Up Computing as a Career: "John V. Guttag, head of the university's electrical engineering and computer science department, points to the 'worrisome' downward trend. In the current academic year, 229 sophomores selected his department as their major, down from 282 in 2002 and 342 in 2001, a 33 percent decrease in just two years. "
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