Links for 31-08-2007
Raaaaaiiin iiiiin spaaaaace, £D computer display, bandwidth as a commodity, On The Road‘s anniversary …
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1 – Supersonic ‘rain’ pelts planet-forming disc
“The light emitted as the icy particles hit the disc can be used to learn more about the disc itself at this early stage, which could shed light on how planets form.” Space is awesomely cool.
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“The 22in widescreen 3D monitor from Neurok Optics looks like you regular LCD monitor, if a little thicker, and comes with some funky 3-D glasses to help turn 2-D gore into 3-D in-yer-face carnage.”
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3 – Online, some things are freer than others
“The true DNA of the internet is the free exchange of knowledge between people, universities and institutions where nothing is demanded in return.”
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4 – Bandwidth could be a new global ‘currency’
“Use of Tribler is governed by a market in bandwidth, analogous to a market for physical commodities like oil. Users earn credit by uploading and can then spend it by downloading.” Very interesting.
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“Maintaining your motivation to create is actually a long-term endeavor. Starting out can be tough, but with discipline and consistency you will eventually reach a point where staying motivated only requires minimal daily maintenance…”
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6 – Kerouac’s “On the Road” Remains an Anthem for the ‘Crazy Ones’
“On the Road is as deserving of a place in the geek’s literary canon as anything penned by Tolkien, Gibson or Dick. Kerouac didn’t invent alien civilizations or futuristic worlds, but he helped break down the walls of convention in the real one.”
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7 – 3 Rules for Finding Great Post Ideas, and 15 Places to Look for Them
Title says it all. Useful beyond blogging (eg fiction, poetry), too.
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8 – Best4c [beta] – The best online diagram tool on earth
“Best4c(Best for chart) is a Web-based, online diagram tool that allows you to create, edit and share charts anytime, anywhere.” Looks very beta still, but could be right useful.
August 31st, 2007 at 8:22 am
I agree with the Kerouac article. On The Road is my favourite book. I’ve read it many times and always find something new in it every time.