In the same session, Massimo Banzi described the diverse uses, DIY computer enthusiasts have found for his affordable, open-source computer motherboard Arduino.
To bring his idea to life, the Silicon Valley-based designer first created a 3D computer model of the Tardis's interior using the free-to-use open source computer software programme Blender.
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But one genome pioneer is taking the opposite approach: imitating the open-source movement of computer science, which argues that technology works best when it is given away for free so that everyone can collaborate on it.
SourceXchange's mission is to help computer hackers who contribute to open-source software, such as the popular operating system Linux, to link up with computer companies.
Bioengineers, like computer programmers in the Linux open-source software movement, are encouraged to contribute "bricks" voluntarily, and can order the parts they need over the Internet.
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When the camera detects a heat source in the shape of a human being, the on-board computer alerts the driver by highlighting the pedestrian in yellow on the dashboard screen.
Sabre Holdings' hotel reservations arm, likewise, has cut operating costs by 50% by upgrading to embrace newer computer languages such as Java and run on open-source software.
Sabre Holdings (nyse: TSG - news - people )' hotel reservations arm, likewise, has cut operating costs by 50% by upgrading to embrace newer computer languages such as Java and run on open-source software.
The device includes a fixed micro-USB connector and a pop-out flexible cable to plug into your computer or another power source.
You can record from any stereo source with a stereo in-line jack and won't have to get any specialized software to put recordings back on your computer--all you need is an analog or digital source at bit rates up to 160 kbps.
Chrome OS, and its open-source sibling, Chromium OS, are Google's answer to the desktop computer.
Much of the work is mind-numbing document review, my source says, sitting in a Midtown office in front of a computer, searching for highlighted words or phrases and quickly assessing their value as evidence in the case.
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