Show Notes: Episode 128
Electronics Engineer, Color Scientist, Teacher, Speaker
The PC flight simulators today do a very good job of emulating the flight characteristics and navigation equipment in modern aircraft. They cannot give the pilot the feel of the controls or the movement felt in the cockpit. They work very well to practice flight procedures and understand how the equipment on the aircraft works.
RELATED WEBSITE LINKS
x-plane.comx-plane.org
PRODUCTS SHOWN
X-Plane Software
Co-Host/Producer: www.DigitalUnderground.tv
Two great pieces of software to not only seek out open wifi access points but to analize your own wifi security.
iStumbler allows for quick discovery of not only open wireless networks but also finds AirPort, Bluetooth devices and Bonjour services. It’s quick and easy to use and best of all, it’s free.
KisMac is a much more powerful probing software for wireless networks. Although it does have built in support for cracking of wifi networks the original inteded use is to seek out unlisted wifi networks and to test your own wifi network’s security.
RELATED WEBSITE LINKS
iStumbler - http://www.istumbler.net
KisMac - http://kismac.macpirate.ch/
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Air Date: January 1, 2008
TranscriptCaller Questions
- Steve, Wheelers Hill, VIC
- Ryan, Tuktoyaktuk, NT
- Josh, London, ON
- Paul, Belleville, ON
Sean's Shinies
- Blackberry Curve
Research in Motion continues to refine its line of Blackberry products, and the Curve is the newest consumer-friendly model. This one includes a good-quality 2 megapixel camera, and redesigns the keyboard for a more natural feel. The good news is it continues to be an excellent organizer for those who want the business aspects left the way they are.
Shiny
- great organizer capabilities
- excellent navigation control
- built-in camera
- standard USB charging
Dull
- subject to carrier availability
- data plans expennnnnnsive in CanadaBlackberry Curve
Research in Motion
Kate’s Tips
- Ninjawords
Sometimes you need to know the meaning of a word, and you need to know it two-tenths of a second faster than any other dictionary site can get it to you. And that’s why Ninjawords is there. Like a ninja, it is smart, fast, and accurate.