Category Archives: Open source

GPSTrack GPS logger on Linux

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Risto H. Kurppa

Last weekend I inherited a GPS tracker from my aunt who got it as subscription gift from a magazine. It says ‘Geotech’ in the back, it has a small 1 inch LCD screen, a on/off button and a four-way button … Continue reading →

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24hour timelapse with webcam

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Risto H. Kurppa

I have a Logitech HD Webcam C270 at work. It has 1280×720 resolution, works out-of-the box in *buntu Linux. Nice. As I’ve recently found timelapse shooting, I wanted to try how it works with webcam where the battery power will … Continue reading →

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Meego and Qt after Microsoft & Nokia: a summary of “facts”

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Risto H. Kurppa

Updated 2011-02-17: added FLOSS@WP7 You know the story, Nokia announced their co-operation with Microsoft. Here’s a summary of what’s been said by people who know about these things. MEEGO@NOKIA: Under the new strategy, MeeGo becomes an open-source, mobile operating system … Continue reading →

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First prints with Reprap, the Open Source 3D printer

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Risto H. Kurppa

Take an open source idea, three guys, metal workshop, some knowledge on the required software and hardware. Four moths later you have a 3D printer.

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Meego 1.1.80.10.20101214.1 on N900

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Risto H. Kurppa

Another quick Meego@N900 test. Earlier tests here and here. UPDATE: Someone correctly reminded me that it isn’t very fair to review latest unstable images that go through major changes all the time. So when reading this post, remember that ‘there’s … Continue reading →

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