Technology opinions and digital photography
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Architect pornography
Everybody keeps hearing that those buildings built in Abu Dhabi are the most extraordinary ones because the architects have huge amounts of money flowing to build them. But, actually, it’s a world wide competition to create the most astonishing sky-scrappers and buildings. Here are my best finds in this huge category: Vertical urban farm Imagined…
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No Sony Alpha 500
Some soul searching and information collecting leads me to say that -contrary to what I could have suggested here before- there is no Sony Alpha 500 in preparation. It seems that this was rather a name imagined for the now-existing Sony Alpha 350.
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Daily inspiration with WordPress
Some people have been telling me: “You blog! That must take a lot of time and you must be there each and every day”. Don’t worry, I may post something on Roumazeilles.net every day, but it does not mean that I am in front of the keyboard every day. Far from it. I am using…
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All about DVD ripping
Turn Your PC into a DVD Ripping Monster
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A Coca-Cola can is a miracle of engineering
When you build millions of small metal cans, you need awesome technology. YouTube link
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Recompiling a Linux kernel, tips
Some GNU/Linux lovers like to optimize their Linux kernel with many recompilations. This is not absolutely needed, but a quite common hobby there. However, it is quite difficult to do correctly. Tips for successful Kernel Recompilation in Linux by bobcares.com.
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Sony Alpha 900 or Alpha 500
As surprising as it may be, I needed to inform you about one little bit of rumour that is currently appearing on the Internet: The next ‘flagship‘ digital SLR camera (hig-end camera based on a Full Frame 15- or 20-MP sensor) from Sony could well not be called Alpha 900 as expected by nearly everybody…
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Revolutions in the air
I noticed two important announcements for airline passengers. Things will be changing in terms of accepting new technologies useful for most international frequent flyers: GSM mobile phones will be accepted in planes by Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority. But prices may be hard on your wallet, of course. [1] American Airlines to start WiFi broadband service…
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Are you sea-sick?
Everything is moving if you stare at this optical illusion.
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