Ive been wondering if I'd ever see someone try to find a practical application for this. Ever since I saw it used in my science class, Ive heard that screech in the back of my head and tried to think of a way to use it.
It appears that Candescent Technologies ThinCRT technology is behind this. They filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and sold all their IP to Canon. If you read this article You'll notice that the first name that comes up is Canon. Canon is using the acquisition to get into the display market from the looks of things. I had been wondering what had happened to ThinCRT since reading about it here on Slashdot.
That picture was taken at a theme park in the *netherlands?* I beleive. It's from a cave full of elves, fairies, and trolls. I think it was tolkien-inspired and It was subsequently re-printed in some tabloid, and was re-scanned, spawning the image you know see.
Not entirely true, Ive seen depth information captured using multiple scans from a laser system such as those used by Leica Geosystems (formerly Cyra) that could be combined with photgraphy to produce models that are accurate. Of course, there would be no way to get the rear of the object without changing position.
Also, the software is almost at a level with modern PC's where you could possibly have real-time results. At siggraph this year I saw a handheld scanner that could scan a human head and interpolate it as a 3d-character rendered in near-real-time. They said give it about three more years. Cool stuff.
There was the Kingston Dubplate cutter that was manufactured by the same guys who made Final Scratch which was another cutting aparatus which utilzed a PC, but I think they no longer sell it. Final Scratch is really an amazing product, but you can't beat the "feel" of real vinyl beaneath the needle.
I was wondering this the other day when I read some random posting on the internet about a guy who cleaned out a 1930's era RCA radio and crammed a miniITX board inside. What happened to the radio? He threw it in the trash.
This worries me because that radio was created during a time when Analog sets were state-of-the-art and cost upwards of hundreds of dollars. The PC components he placed inside that wooden case probably cost the same, but will be obsolete in a few years due to the speed at which we are updating technology these days. The radio however, was probably in use for well over 20+ years until a tube burned out and the previous owner could no longer get a replacement.
20+ years Vs. 2-3 years. I prefer keeping vintage electronics whole and in one piece. There are tons of resources out there for people who would love to get their hands on old sets and get them working again. The PC in an RCA case will probably be forgotten and discarded not soon after it's internals are considered yesterdays news. Much like it was decades ago, only that much sooner.
Sugar Hill did not "sample" the riff which is spoken of, A session band replayed the riff. Meaning live instruments were used, not a sampler.
from a funkguitar.org blurb about Niles Rogers who played the riff on "Good Times":
Nile Rodgers was prominent in disco/funk, and helped launch hip-hop. Listen to the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", (by the way, that's a session-band replicating that groove, not Chic) now try "Monster Jam" by Spoonie Gee/Sequence. Then check out "Subway Theme" by Fab Five Freddy from Wildstyle. Notice a pattern here? All those songs sample, cover, or take direct inspiration from Nile's brilliant guitar riff from the classic Chic song "Good Times" -- which is inescapable as the most sampled guitar song in rap's early days. Nile is more known as a producer than a funky guitarist, but we love 'em for that sweet, compressed, Fender® Stratocaster® sound.
Thanks for playing!
Oh yeah and BTW in case you were wondering the Fairlight CMI was the first commercially available digital sampler, released in 1978. I doubt that Sugar Hill records would have had the resources to obtain a digital sampler in 1979.
My Dad, Greatest guy in the world he is, Somehow lost sound in his HP PC I got him 3 years ago.
I failed to notice until a few weeks ago while I was visiting. I saw that for some strange reason there was what appeared to be a tiny white cord dangling from beneath the front cover of the machine. I looked closely at it and realized it was a earbud. Not just any earbud. It was one of those tiny little white ones that still come with cheap AM/FM radios. You know? The one's you use when you listen to the radio in your bed and don't want to wake your wife. SO here sat this tiny little white earbud (actually yellowed since it was probably around the house since the 70's) sitting on his desk. I asked him why he needed it? (Perhaps silent viewing of video files or music?)
No, he didnt have sound. "The sound thingamajig is busted" he said. I take a look at the rear of the PC and notice the speaker wire is missing. SO I scrounge beehind the desk and plug it back in. The speakers are now functional again. I ask him when the sound stopped working and he says, "Oh about a year ago" but I didn't want to bother you.
Something funny about an Old man using a circa 1998 PC with Circa 1960's technology.:/
What self-respecting developer hasn't pictured himself immersed in a high-tech world interacting with characters and enviroments controlled by a hostile master control program, Fighting for change against impossible odds?
Oh wait, you aren't reffering to.NET developers are you?
The fab 5 is short for the Fabulous 5, A graffiti crew from NYC who achieved much fame during the early-to-mid eighties. It was a play on the Fab 4 name from the beatles. That's were Fab 5 freddy got his name from.
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Have they leaked which of these versions will run Halo 2?
Or will it be included as a pack in?
Wait...did I say Canada? I meant see you guys in GITMO.
Ive been wondering if I'd ever see someone try to find a practical application for this. Ever since I saw it used in my science class, Ive heard that screech in the back of my head and tried to think of a way to use it.
Yes, I am losing karma points to shout out to my SA homies.
By your own account, Im guessing you weren't that popular with the ladies.
It appears that Candescent Technologies ThinCRT technology is behind this. They filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and sold all their IP to Canon. If you read this article You'll notice that the first name that comes up is Canon. Canon is using the acquisition to get into the display market from the looks of things. I had been wondering what had happened to ThinCRT since reading about it here on Slashdot.
Ok, actually it was from Cheddar Showcaves & Gorge in Somerset, England. It's a statue.
That picture was taken at a theme park in the *netherlands?* I beleive. It's from a cave full of elves, fairies, and trolls. I think it was tolkien-inspired and It was subsequently re-printed in some tabloid, and was re-scanned, spawning the image you know see.
Not entirely true, Ive seen depth information captured using multiple scans from a laser system such as those used by Leica Geosystems (formerly Cyra) that could be combined with photgraphy to produce models that are accurate. Of course, there would be no way to get the rear of the object without changing position.
Also, the software is almost at a level with modern PC's where you could possibly have real-time results. At siggraph this year I saw a handheld scanner that could scan a human head and interpolate it as a 3d-character rendered in near-real-time. They said give it about three more years. Cool stuff.
You could always use this: Vestax vrx-2000
There was the Kingston Dubplate cutter that was manufactured by the same guys who made Final Scratch which was another cutting aparatus which utilzed a PC, but I think they no longer sell it. Final Scratch is really an amazing product, but you can't beat the "feel" of real vinyl beaneath the needle.
I was wondering this the other day when I read some random posting on the internet about a guy who cleaned out a 1930's era RCA radio and crammed a miniITX board inside. What happened to the radio? He threw it in the trash.
This worries me because that radio was created during a time when Analog sets were state-of-the-art and cost upwards of hundreds of dollars. The PC components he placed inside that wooden case probably cost the same, but will be obsolete in a few years due to the speed at which we are updating technology these days. The radio however, was probably in use for well over 20+ years until a tube burned out and the previous owner could no longer get a replacement.
20+ years Vs. 2-3 years. I prefer keeping vintage electronics whole and in one piece. There are tons of resources out there for people who would love to get their hands on old sets and get them working again. The PC in an RCA case will probably be forgotten and discarded not soon after it's internals are considered yesterdays news. Much like it was decades ago, only that much sooner.
but IMDB has no entry for they're film, so I'll just have to use The TV series for now.
I loved that show, cheesy as it was.
For one of their Cameras awhile back? Whatever happened to that? And why wasn't it ever realeased in the US?
:)
I'm glad to see Sony utilizing this technology. Now I just have to wait for the eventual OLED gameboy
No Gateway touchpad? No $10 disposable digital camera? No Linux-hacker.net?
Wow...I can think of alot of hardware hacking I've done that wasn't even mentioned in that article.
Visit http://www.linux-hacker.net if you want to see some cool ass hardware hacking.
The quest for more money!
Spaceballs invented it, someone had to say it.
Scotty (speaking to server): Computer...Hello Computer!
Capt. Kirk: Scotty...We need more usr req's!
McCoy: It's dead Jim.
The Nasa site seems to be screwy so...
v isibleearth.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/viewrecord?5826
d _lights_16384.tif
The Wayback machine to the rescue!
http://web.archive.org/web/20040203105423/http://
Which gives you the direct link:
http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/data/ev58/ev5826_lan
OMG WALLHACK! awp camping W#%&RE!
How about a nice glass of "STFU"?
Sugar Hill did not "sample" the riff which is spoken of, A session band replayed the riff. Meaning live instruments were used, not a sampler.
from a funkguitar.org blurb about Niles Rogers who played the riff on "Good Times":
Nile Rodgers was prominent in disco/funk, and helped launch hip-hop. Listen to the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", (by the way, that's a session-band replicating that groove, not Chic) now try "Monster Jam" by Spoonie Gee/Sequence. Then check out "Subway Theme" by Fab Five Freddy from Wildstyle. Notice a pattern here? All those songs sample, cover, or take direct inspiration from Nile's brilliant guitar riff from the classic Chic song "Good Times" -- which is inescapable as the most sampled guitar song in rap's early days. Nile is more known as a producer than a funky guitarist, but we love 'em for that sweet, compressed, Fender® Stratocaster® sound.
Thanks for playing!
Oh yeah and BTW in case you were wondering the Fairlight CMI was the first commercially available digital sampler, released in 1978. I doubt that Sugar Hill records would have had the resources to obtain a digital sampler in 1979.
No, I assure you that the instruments being played on The Sugar Hill Gang's "Rapper's Delight" are all authentic. No Samplers.
WHen it it coming it...yadd...yadda...yadda
My Dad, Greatest guy in the world he is, Somehow lost sound in his HP PC I got him 3 years ago.
:/
I failed to notice until a few weeks ago while I was visiting. I saw that for some strange reason there was what appeared to be a tiny white cord dangling from beneath the front cover of the machine. I looked closely at it and realized it was a earbud. Not just any earbud. It was one of those tiny little white ones that still come with cheap AM/FM radios. You know? The one's you use when you listen to the radio in your bed and don't want to wake your wife. SO here sat this tiny little white earbud (actually yellowed since it was probably around the house since the 70's) sitting on his desk. I asked him why he needed it? (Perhaps silent viewing of video files or music?)
No, he didnt have sound. "The sound thingamajig is busted" he said. I take a look at the rear of the PC and notice the speaker wire is missing. SO I scrounge beehind the desk and plug it back in. The speakers are now functional again. I ask him when the sound stopped working and he says, "Oh about a year ago" but I didn't want to bother you.
Something funny about an Old man using a circa 1998 PC with Circa 1960's technology.
What self-respecting developer hasn't pictured himself immersed in a high-tech world interacting with characters and enviroments controlled by a hostile master control program, Fighting for change against impossible odds?
.NET developers are you?
Oh wait, you aren't reffering to
RTFA dipshit.
They ARE NOT PAVING ANYTHING. It's just ice and snow and nobody cares since the only godammned thing that lives out there is tiny worms in ice cracks.
Go back to your greenpeace meeting asshole.
The fab 5 is short for the Fabulous 5, A graffiti crew from NYC who achieved much fame during the early-to-mid eighties. It was a play on the Fab 4 name from the beatles. That's were Fab 5 freddy got his name from.