> Its a memory card, its not like there is an > address and phone number on it
Write your name address and phone number (or whatever details you want to include) on a piece of paper and take a picture of it on minimum resolution. Set to read only so you don't accidently delete it.
Perhaps I've misunderstood, but why would I need to do that? I can't comment on versions 1.0PR but I've just customised the toolbars and dragged the searchbar away from the toolbar and into the toolbar "palette" thing.
Here in Britain we've just gone from having the hottest August on record in 2003 to the wettest August on record in 2004.
It's worth pointing out that it being the wettest Rugust on record isn't the only interesting thing, at least to my mind.
For a good few weeks virtually every day would consist of alternating bright blue sky and horrendously torrential rain - the kind to drench you just walking to your car.
It was almost a given that if it was hot and sunny outside when I went to get my lunch then I'd soaked (if I hadn't had my rain coat with me) on the way back.
As my colleague put it, it is almost as though we were having every different type of weather a few times each day. Not snow I'll admit, but we did get hail.
This isn't exactly answering your post, but don't forget that there are other uses for silicon than processors. Think industrial power switching, high power drives.
Use one of the FTDI USB tranceivers instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.
http://www.ftdichip.com
They make usb chips with serial interface (drop in replacement for an RS232 transceiver) or an 8-bit parallel interface. Comes with drivers for windows and there are drivers in the kernel already.
Unicycling is great. Think a combination of skateboarding, bmx, mountain biking and just generally good stuff.
Mountain unicycling exists, people compete in mountain biking events on unicycles. (See Moonride and Moonride pics for an example (I just googled for that and know nothing about it))
Trials is very big as well. This video is from the British Unicycle Convention this year.
Call me fussy, but I'd prefer unicycle hockey over that any day.
Unicycle hockey is much faster and more agile than that. There is an advantage in that you have both hands free for holding the stick which serves to make it less awkward looking.
I think one of IE's initial strengths was that it included built-in help specifically for helping users of the then-dominant Netscape switch to IE. Mozilla needs a similar guide to help IE users if it wants to become more mainstream.
This does actually exist. I'm on Mozilla 1.8a2 and there is a Help->For Internet Explorer Users menu item.
I quite agree, it is essential, even for silly things like differences in jargon (bookmarks/favourites).
Cheers,
Roger
Lots of people are saying you can't build the chip yourself. That's not exactly true.
Go through CMP and you can get say the AMS C35B4C3, a 0.35um 4 metal, 2 poly CMOS process, for 650 Euro/mm2. I'm sure lots of people will cringe at the 0.35um, saying that it is ancient. Well, maybe in digital terms, but it is quite nice for analogue/mixed chips imo. 0.8um is still around (290 euro/mm2)!
Alternatively, if you are part of an Educational Institution or Research Laboratory, how about the ST Microlelectronics 0.18um CMOS process for 990 euro/mm2?
Now get hold of a copy of Electric some spice or other and learn how to design design electronic circuits. geda may also be of interest.
That last step might take a while.
Design your chip, submit it to CMP, wait three or four months and you'll get it back. Now go on to do what the other comments are talking about with pin hole cameras etc.
Let's do a rough price breakdown. Suppose you want VGA (640x480) in grey scale. Let's also suppose you can get your pixel element down to 5um*5um (which would be quite small imho). This gives:
Width: 640*5um + 2*400um = 4mm
Height: 480*5um + 2*400um = 3.2mm
The 400um gaps are for the pads on each side. This doesn't include any other electronics, so let's just say it is 4mm*4mm = 16mm2.
You need packaging as well and are probably limited to JLCC packages because it needs to be exposed to the light. Let's assume a JLCC68 package. You get 20 chips back and each package costs 48 euro.
So, 16*650 + 20*48 = 11360 euro. Put another way, 568 euro per chip. Don't forget to add VAT if you pay it. For the UK, this means 9343 or 476/chip.
Now consider that 16mm2 is still a small chip (and colour would be at least 3 times larger). If you have access to a webcam and can get inside it to look at the light sensitive area, measure it and figure out how much it would cost!
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I agree.
The expensive tickets for me are £5.80, cheaper at around £4. The more expensive one is more convenient for me.
I don't tend to eat when I go to the cinema, but if I do say maybe £4-5 for popcorn & drinks.
This works out as US$7.25 at the cheapest or ~US$18 at the most expensive.
I too only buy DVDs rarely.
Cheers,
Roger
It would suprise me if there isn't.
The Pinnacle PCTV card I have has a (windows) application for providing teletext via a webserver.
Cheers,
Roger
> Its a memory card, its not like there is an
> address and phone number on it
Write your name address and phone number (or whatever details you want to include) on a piece of paper and take a picture of it on minimum resolution. Set to read only so you don't accidently delete it.
Cheers,
Roger
Damn right. Like you say, implement *just* that and I'd be happy.
Cheers,
Roger
What can I say, I like the way it works for me. I've had it that way since I got my account.
More customisability would definitely be a plus though.
Cheers,
Roger
Perhaps I've misunderstood, but why would I need to do that? I can't comment on versions 1.0PR but I've just customised the toolbars and dragged the searchbar away from the toolbar and into the toolbar "palette" thing.
Does that make sense?
Cheers,
Roger
Hi,
:)
Fantastic, that works nicely.
Keywords are indeed neat. Another feature I can't live without
Cheers,
Roger
I use Mozilla by preference. One of the reasons I don't use Firefox is the search toolbar - in my opinion there is no need for a seperate toolbar.
Is there any way to have Firefox do searches from the url bar like in Mozilla?
Cheers,
Roger
Ok, so you were being funny, but view slashdot in light mode and you won't get any nasty colour schemes or other cruft.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
Cheers,
Roger
Here in Britain we've just gone from having the hottest August on record in 2003 to the wettest August on record in 2004.
It's worth pointing out that it being the wettest Rugust on record isn't the only interesting thing, at least to my mind.
For a good few weeks virtually every day would consist of alternating bright blue sky and horrendously torrential rain - the kind to drench you just walking to your car.
It was almost a given that if it was hot and sunny outside when I went to get my lunch then I'd soaked (if I hadn't had my rain coat with me) on the way back.
As my colleague put it, it is almost as though we were having every different type of weather a few times each day. Not snow I'll admit, but we did get hail.
Freaky weather.
Roger
As I understand it:
free = doesn't cost anything (also known as 'free as in "beer"')
Free = unrestricted = freedom (also known as 'free as in "speech"')
This isn't exactly answering your post, but don't forget that there are other uses for silicon than processors. Think industrial power switching, high power drives.
Cheers,
Roger
Not all silicon is used in processors.
Sorry, I was in a real rush when I wrote it. I didn't really read the write up...
Use one of the FTDI USB tranceivers instead of trying to reinvent the wheel.
http://www.ftdichip.com
They make usb chips with serial interface (drop in replacement for an RS232 transceiver) or an 8-bit parallel interface. Comes with drivers for windows and there are drivers in the kernel already.
Only does up to 12Mbit/s though.
Cheers,
Roger
Google = cool so gmail must be cool as well. No? Well maybe.
It is certainly the best webmail I have ever used by far. Ok, so it is only webmail...
Also, by using invites like this google has created an artificial scarcity of accounts. Because they are rare people want them.
If you want to give it a go, send me an email at oojah@excite.com and I'll send you an invite.
Cheers,
Roger
This seems as good a place as any to plug my gds2pov program.
It takes a gds2 file (integrated circuit layout information) as an input and outputs a POV-Ray scene file with the circuit in 3D.
Of limited interest I realise (how many people design chips?), but there you go.
For downloads (Solaris, Linux, Window) and some pretty pictures go to http://www.atchoo.org/gds2pov/
Cheers,
RogerAnd the tutorial in the help manual is good.
You can be producing pictures quite quickly.
Roger
You mean you didn't believe me? :)
Unicycling is great. Think a combination of skateboarding, bmx, mountain biking and just generally good stuff.
Mountain unicycling exists, people compete in mountain biking events on unicycles. (See Moonride and Moonride pics for an example (I just googled for that and know nothing about it))
Trials is very big as well. This video is from the British Unicycle Convention this year.
Some other silliness:
On cliff, then off the cliff and a jump
If you're just going to look at one thing from this comment though, look at this one: http://www.sykoproductions.com/U2trailer.mov
Enjoy!
Roger
(none of that is me by the way - I wish!)
No I wasn't trying to sound snooty at all. I just think that it doesn't look half as much fun as unicycle hockey.
:)
It's just a good excuse to say "unicycling is great" I guess
Cheers,
Roger
Call me fussy, but I'd prefer unicycle hockey over that any day.
Unicycle hockey is much faster and more agile than that. There is an advantage in that you have both hands free for holding the stick which serves to make it less awkward looking.
Cheers,
Roger
I think that Star Wars is more mainstream nerd, iyswim.
Roger
I work on my juggling for a few minutes here and there. It means I have to stand up and move around which has to be a good thing.
:)
My five ball cascade is improving too
Cheers,
Roger
I think one of IE's initial strengths was that it included built-in help specifically for helping users of the then-dominant Netscape switch to IE. Mozilla needs a similar guide to help IE users if it wants to become more mainstream.
This does actually exist. I'm on Mozilla 1.8a2 and there is a Help->For Internet Explorer Users menu item.
I quite agree, it is essential, even for silly things like differences in jargon (bookmarks/favourites).
Cheers,
Roger
Lots of people are saying you can't build the chip yourself. That's not exactly true.
Go through CMP and you can get say the AMS C35B4C3, a 0.35um 4 metal, 2 poly CMOS process, for 650 Euro/mm2. I'm sure lots of people will cringe at the 0.35um, saying that it is ancient. Well, maybe in digital terms, but it is quite nice for analogue/mixed chips imo. 0.8um is still around (290 euro/mm2)!
Alternatively, if you are part of an Educational Institution or Research Laboratory, how about the ST Microlelectronics 0.18um CMOS process for 990 euro/mm2?
Now get hold of a copy of Electric some spice or other and learn how to design design electronic circuits. geda may also be of interest.
That last step might take a while.
Design your chip, submit it to CMP, wait three or four months and you'll get it back. Now go on to do what the other comments are talking about with pin hole cameras etc.
Let's do a rough price breakdown. Suppose you want VGA (640x480) in grey scale. Let's also suppose you can get your pixel element down to 5um*5um (which would be quite small imho). This gives:
Width: 640*5um + 2*400um = 4mm
Height: 480*5um + 2*400um = 3.2mm
The 400um gaps are for the pads on each side. This doesn't include any other electronics, so let's just say it is 4mm*4mm = 16mm2.
You need packaging as well and are probably limited to JLCC packages because it needs to be exposed to the light. Let's assume a JLCC68 package. You get 20 chips back and each package costs 48 euro.
So, 16*650 + 20*48 = 11360 euro. Put another way, 568 euro per chip. Don't forget to add VAT if you pay it. For the UK, this means 9343 or 476/chip.
Now consider that 16mm2 is still a small chip (and colour would be at least 3 times larger). If you have access to a webcam and can get inside it to look at the light sensitive area, measure it and figure out how much it would cost!
Cheers,
Roger