Day June 19, 2007

“Bolivarian Computers”

Venezuela has announced production of low-priced Linux computers that will made jointly by the government and a Chinese firm. Prices will be 40% less than comparable Windows computers. This could really kickstart Linux in Latin America.

O’Hare airport has excellent wifi

I recently transited through O’Hare. The wifi there is amazing. Big banners announce it, and list the SSID “concourse” to use. This is a smart idea as it protects people from rogue ad hoc networks. Also, the wifi is everywhere.…

Violence as a political tool

Observation #4: A militant group uses war to gain power unavailable through democratic means. If the outside enemy benefits politicians of the State, violence itself does the same for a militant group. In my last post on the subject, I…

Ecosocialist links

An Ecosocialist Manifesto Climate and Capitalism Ian Angus blogs extensively on ecosocialism Another Green World From Derek Wall, Principal Male Speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales. Marxsite. Ecosocialism Lots of linksGreen Socialist magazine (UK) Capitalism Nature Socialism…

Agent Orange still in Vietnam

Not only is it still there, a recent study found levels at a former US air base at Danang were 300-400 times higher than accepted limits. These levels were in areas where Agent Orange was mixed before being put on…