Thursday, August 25, 2005
Two cool press releases
Most PR spam is just as detestable as the other kind. I don't think I've ever blogged a press release before now. But now two press releases so cool as to renew my skeptical belief in intelligent synchronicity have crossed my screen within a few minutes of each other.
The first announces that Global IP Sound is behind Google Talk! Of course. Global IP Sound's technology is behind Skype and just about every other great VOIP implementation. GIPS got the specifics of doing voice over the Internet right, that is, as yet another application on an unmanaged, end-to-end, stupid network. Congrats again to Gary Hermansen and (former Bell Labs colleague) Bas Kleijn!!! I've written about Global IP Sound before. Dan Gillmor also wrote it up in the Mercury News in 2004 -- (article not found :-( but see here).
The second announces, Car PC Hacks from O'Reilly. Way cool.
The first announces that Global IP Sound is behind Google Talk! Of course. Global IP Sound's technology is behind Skype and just about every other great VOIP implementation. GIPS got the specifics of doing voice over the Internet right, that is, as yet another application on an unmanaged, end-to-end, stupid network. Congrats again to Gary Hermansen and (former Bell Labs colleague) Bas Kleijn!!! I've written about Global IP Sound before. Dan Gillmor also wrote it up in the Mercury News in 2004 -- (article not found :-( but see here).
The second announces, Car PC Hacks from O'Reilly. Way cool.
Clever, detailed hacks include:I've asked for a review copy. Don't tell Tim, but if O'Reilly doesn't send me one, I think I'll actually buy this book.
-Install a PC or Mac computer that will power on and off just like the car stereo--and won't drain the car battery
-Move an entire audio collection to the car and navigate playlists with a remote control or touch screen
-Install a PC-based in-car navigation system that is cheaper, faster, and more usable than the factory-supplied setup in new cars
-Plug into the car's built-in computer and find out what the "check engine light" is really saying
-Enjoy wireless networking and accessing the Internet from the car
-Listen to email, news, and RSS feeds while driving
-Run a TiVo-like radio broadcast recorder so favorite shows are always ready and waiting
-Use a game console as a small, quiet, and affordable in-car computer (and even offering one to every passenger!)
Technorati Tags: GlobalIPSound, Google, DanGillmor, TimOReilly, VOIP
Comments:
David:
re: Car Hacks
Very tempting
In earlier life, it would have been:
Weekend, let's change the carb, or maybe the heads, or even the cam (each step deeper into the block).
Did all of the above as well as suspension mods, etc.
Then switched to Motorcycles and would get into yet more modifications.
Haven't scuffed my knuckles for years, but software mods could be interesting.
BTW - if you work on a taxi, is it a
"hack hack"?
Keep up the good work(s)
Ciao
Chip
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re: Car Hacks
Very tempting
In earlier life, it would have been:
Weekend, let's change the carb, or maybe the heads, or even the cam (each step deeper into the block).
Did all of the above as well as suspension mods, etc.
Then switched to Motorcycles and would get into yet more modifications.
Haven't scuffed my knuckles for years, but software mods could be interesting.
BTW - if you work on a taxi, is it a
"hack hack"?
Keep up the good work(s)
Ciao
Chip
