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What if Microsoft went Open Source?

September 4th, 2008 | Author: Jeffrey Powers

Open Source seems to be a growing movement. Not everything is part of the “GNU General Public License” though. Some have even gone as far to make their own Public License standard.

Microsoft does have some Open Source to them, but what would happen if they took their Operating System to that standard? Would people accept the Microsoft OS, or would they finally make the switch to Linux?

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Technology in a Soda Can

June 4th, 2008 | Author: Jeffrey Powers

Filed under the “Now I’ve seen it all” category. It’s OpenCola – the softdrink you can make and change the formula. It was suppose to be an “example” of Open Source, however someone took it to heart and ultimately started making the soda-pop.

If you are bored and need something to do, why not make soda? The base formula is on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenCola. No word if there is a Chocolate-Cherry Coffee-beer flavor yet, but I bet if you put your mind to it, you can make one.

Meanwhile, Kinetic Organic Interface (KOI) is working on some cool interface ideas for soda cans themselves. Their “Claytronic” system gives the opportunity to actually put rss feeds and movie trailers on the sides of a can. You will also have the ability to flip through screens, turn down volume, etc.

Together, you can have a full experience with your soda, from making it, to watching a movie trailer while drinking it. Truely an innovative step.

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This Week in Tech History – 06-02-08

June 2nd, 2008 | Author: Jeffrey Powers

This weeks’ show had some issues as I had some issues with the recording unit. Had to switch to a SM57 mic for the recording, then used a lot of VST effects to clean it up.

Nonetheless, here is your week in tech history. We highlight:

Apple goes Intel

Microsoft Antitrust

Maxis – shocking

CIH Computer Virus

First Spacewalk

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