Author Archives: robertwilkie

Convert you Bottles into Lanterns

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice build, I like how the author has been updating with comments from folks (shield to protect the beam, copper pipe to hold the wick, etc).  Basically you are making a tiki torch.  This could be a good idea as … Continue reading →

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Xerox is Selling Patents

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Xerox has put up some valuable patents for sale.  Not sure why since it looks like 2/3s of them have to do with printing and services business.  Could Xerox need the cash? http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1989657

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List of opensource static code checkers

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice list from the SWAMP initiative of static code analysis tools that are open to folks to use.  I had heard of findbugs for Java, cppcheck and clang are new ones for me.  GCC…really, it does a basic job but … Continue reading →

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Cool Infinity LED Mirror controlled by arduino

Posted on June 18, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like this build, the author made a infinity mirror with LED’s and a arduino to control them.  Its a cool special affect. http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-controlled-RGB-LED-Infinity-Mirror/

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ZFS, Filesystem for endless size

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

OK so you buy several tetrabyte drives and are constantly adding more to the stack…How do you manage all of them.  Well in comes the ZFS (Z File System) for linux.  Apparently it can handle these large sizes and then … Continue reading →

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Interesting homemade windmill

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

This looks like a good project for kids.  Most of the materials are pretty cheap (pvc pipe, old CD, motor from a VCR).  Not so sure I would have picked a model airplane propeller thought, maybe build your own? http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Backyard-Wind-Turbine/

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Unikernel

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

I started reading about Unikernels, a kernel built just for a particular task, lately.  Found this nice article that covers several different ones.  Mirage looks interesting. Why am I looking at this.  Well as the article goes on, it can … Continue reading →

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Interesting idea, but I’ll wait for the Google car

Posted on June 17, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting stuff coming out of Xerox Research where the car is basically aware of the driver being distracted.  My 2 cents, I would rather get the Google car that can drive itself. http://www.cbronline.com/news/tech/software/businessintelligence/xerox-to-showcase-technologies-which-can-make-computers-human-like-4293240  

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Interesting analysis on Xerox

Posted on June 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

I like the charts they put out on Xerox, showing revenue and how much it is per employee.  They point out that productivity is down, and suggest it could be due to employee morale. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/06/14/xerox-value-stock-with-a-turnaround-strategy.aspx

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Simple article on securing a RPI

Posted on June 16, 2014 by robertwilkie

Nice simple article on how to secure your Raspberry Pi with the basics.  Why?  Well the default install of RPi is pretty open with a simple username password combo (raspberry/pi). http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/securing-raspberry-pi-passwords-firewalls/

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