As you may have noticed there has been a distinct lack of shows lately. We've had scheduling issues and sickness.

We have hit a bit of a dead end, and have decided to take a prolonged break to regroup, restructure, and sort our thoughts.

Not sure when we'll be back but keep your eyes pealed.

thanks for your ongoing support and patience


Belnarlo

As Bol got himself a PS3, he just had to tell us all about them:

Topic 1 - PS3 specs
             - Processor
             - graphics
             - I/O options (USB)
             - blueray

Topic 2 - Playstation 3 Home
                - Concepts
                - differences from Xbox Live
                - General banter about the concept

Topic 3 - Games
                - Current Crop of titles
                - Exclusives
                - future options

Topic 4 - Anything else

Happy new year! And no we're not dead. December caused all sorts of scheduling issues, and to add to that I was a tad to busy to edit the one show we recorded :(

Anyways after a long wait here it it. All about how to get more out your iPod Touch. From the software needed to get your own DVDs (and other video) onto it. And some instructions on how to free your iPod even more, allowing you to install third party applications.

Some images from my own (freed) iPod touch:
ipod1
ipod2
ipod3
ipod4
ipod5
ipod6
ipod7

Links:

Better late then never eh? Been a tad swamped so while we recorded this show 2 weeks ago, it has taken me a while to get round to editing and releasing it.

This week we discuss the upcoming Assassin's Creed (released this Friday world wide for the 360 and PS3 - if you are in the US you're lucky and can pick it up since yesterday). PC users will have to wait a while (till early next year) so you may want to postpone listening to this show for a bit ;)

This is the first show to be edited on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, with the new iLife 08 which seems to have made my life a lot easier. Let me know if it's improved things on your side too ;)

This week we chat about randomness once again. Several topics pass the review.

Running time: 36mins

This week we discuss some basic linux commands to help you play in the shell. Hope you find them usefull!

Episode 9: Linux: Basic Commands

Navigating the files system and manipulating files
Viewing and editing files
System monitoring
Other handy commands
Power tools
Running time: 40mins

Application Service Providers or better know as WebApps

Cover the whole range from simple notesystems to full blown desktop application  replacements

Office  tools

    Google

    Zoho

    ThinkFree

    37 Signals (multiple tools)

Collaborative

    Zimbra

    37 Signals

    Central Desktop

Project Management

    Base camp (37 Signals)

Drawing and Diagramming tools

    Gliffy

Imaging tools
   
    Flicker

Instant  Messaging

    Meebo

Faxing
   
    eFax

Slide shows

    Animoto

Calculator

   Dr Calculator

A link to a big list of WebApps

   FindApps

A complete list of Links are available on www.thefreespeechzone.us
Just log in and click on the LINKs menu choice then move the software choice, then to web based application.

Runningtime: 34mins

After some delays thanks to Skype global outages and falling down chimneys... we're back!

In this episode we discuss some fun new graphics technologies, as we as graphics cards and the DirectX 9.x vs DirectX 10.0 vs DirectX 10.1 vs OpenGl debate.

Running time: 31:41

Took a little longer to edit this time as I was homeless for a few days :(

Anyways here is the episode we recorded on Laptop security. Some basic comens sense and tips and tricks how to keep your laptop safe, or in cas eof loss keep the damage low :)

As promised the tip to put a Open firmware password on your Mac:
For PowerMac download the "Open Firmware Password Utility" from the Apple website at: http://www.apple.com/uk/downloads.

For an Intel based mac, the sofatware comes on the Install DVD (Applications -> Utilities)

Running time: 28mins

In this (late released) episode we discuss the E3 conference that took place a little while ago. We discuss some of the news that the gaming industry shared :)

Hope you enjoy