http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=4240&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by allychevalieren-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/39446.aspxSun, 21 Jun 2009 14:48:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39446allychevalierBroadband technology is critical in our modern society - so knowing what's happening with broadband in the future is of the essence. Here's an overview of what to expect in the near future. In the modern age, the pace at which technology advances is absolutely relentless—especially with regard to such critical functions as broadband. Here's...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/47697.aspxMon, 31 Aug 2009 13:39:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:47697allychevalierOpen source philosophy is making a big impact on the world—including government. This article provides an overview of open source governance and how it ties in with general open government and open source software. What Is Open Source Government? Basically, open source governance takes the same principle in open source software, except to...http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/56980.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:24:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56980allychevalierThe European Southern Observatory is not a single observatory, but a vast intergovernmental organization of numerous observatories and facilities for the study of astronomy in the southern hemisphere. This article provides an overview. Brief History and Big Accomplishments of the ESO ESO was created in 1962 by European astronomers who, then only ha...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/39986.aspxThu, 25 Jun 2009 13:13:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:39986allychevalierThere are two types of connection in this world, wired and wireless, and both are advancing at a breakneck speed towards to the future. This article outlines trends in wired networks, and what the future might have in store. It's a wired world we live in, and getting more so. This article provides an overview of future trends with wired networks, f...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/36252.aspxFri, 22 May 2009 15:35:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36252allychevalierGetting connected to wireless networks is often the most difficult part of a Linux experience, but with a little care, it doesn't have to be so. This article outlines basic tips for working with wireless network managers, in addition to reviewing some wireless management applications for Linux. As many Linux users have to realize through painfu...http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gps/articles/49083.aspxWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:08:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49083allychevalierThere are a lot of potential uses for tracking either a particular phone number or just whenever the phone rings, both malicious and well intentioned. But is this really possible? What about all those websites that claim to provide tracking services? This article explains. Ethics Of Cell Phone Tracking Of course, cell phone tracking constit...http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gps/articles/43361.aspxMon, 27 Jul 2009 09:16:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43361allychevalierGPS may not sound like the most useful technology for healthcare, but GPS tracking devices have proven to be a powerful addition to the suite of tools available to health professionals.... to a limited extent. Here's an overview. Faster Response Time GPS technology has helped streamline the process of finding accident victims at precise geograp...http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gps/articles/43177.aspxSat, 25 Jul 2009 17:50:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43177allychevalierGPS technology has powerful enough implications for civilians, but what about for the original developers of the technology, the military? Here's some of the military applications of GPS. Navigation & Mapping The most basic answer to the question what is GPS used for in the military is for straightforward navigation. From far-flying jet...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/52847.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 21:41:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52847allychevalierOpen source but not antisocial? There are many social networks out there that are available for use, built on open source tools. From the open source roots of Facebook to Twitter alternatives to the unlistable thousands of social networks built on open source software, open source is everywhere. Compared to other applications of the open source...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/linux/articles/52848.aspxMon, 19 Oct 2009 21:41:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:52848allychevalierDeveloping and customizing social networking software can be incredibly easy, using open source programming languages like PHP and Ruby on Rails. Here are some of the Internet's best offerings for open source social networking software: Elgg Winner of Infoworld's best open source social networking platform of 2008 . Not a bad endorsement. O...