[H]ardNews 6th Edition

Domo Arigato, Linux Roboto:

It would seem that Linux has found a home in the world of robotics. For some reason we still think of robots being controlled by humans, but never the software required to make them run. Pretty cool stuff.

Worldwide, RTLinux robots test milk, pick fruit, and handle DNA samples, among other tasks, Yodaiken told NewsFactor. A Linux real-time system is for robots that require "very precise control over positioning," he said. "Everything depends on a couple of microseconds here, a couple of microseconds there." With Linux, organizations also get the capability to run standard applications, such as databases and security tools, as well as to connect their robots to a network.

VIAArena Free Stuff:

VIAArena is doing that “FREE STUFF” thing again. This time they are giving away a KT400A mainboard from Jetway and all you have to do is have a funny caption for their photo. Go win their stuff, we’ll brag about it later if you do.

The best caption for this photo will win. It could be a talking caption, a description from an outside point of view, a little story about the situation. Anything goes, except for rude words! Basically, if the language is appropriate for a Parental Guidance Recommended film then it's OK.

Downright Chilly HSF:

Want a killer cooler? Take a look at this Swiftech MCX462+T, a Peltier powered HSF unit that gets the job done. Here is a small clip from the review:

Is this cooler for everybody? Definitely not. If you’re looking to squeeze every last Mhz out of your system, then the MCX462+T or even the MCW462-UHT (water cooled model) is probably for you.