16-bit ALU in minecraft

This is the first part of a planned 16-bit computer that will run entirely in minecraft. That computer will be “Hack” compatible, which is to say that it’ll run code meant for the Hack machine described in The Elements of Computing Systems (a fantastic book that you should look up if you are at all interested in how Computers work. Its website is http://www.idc.ac.il/tecs ).

Some more info:

The design was drawn up in a program called Redstone Simulator (does what it says on the tin), which was written by Baezon on the Minecraft Forums http://www.minecraftforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=17924

MCEdit ( http://minecraftforums.net/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=15522 ) was used to help clear off space and import the design into minecraft. Hours of experimenting with prototypes, modifications to the design, and debugging took place in the game itself, however.

This project is far from over. Memory, here I come…

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Computer Health

http://live.pirillo.com – With so many of us spending hours on end at our computers these days, it’s no wonder we have body pains and Health issues. Here are some excellent tips to help you stay in better “computer health”.

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Lec 1 | MIT 6.00 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming, Fall 2008

Lecture 1: Goals of the course; what is computation; introduction to data types, operators, and variables

Instructors: Prof. Eric Grimson, Prof. John Guttag

View the complete course at: http://ocw.mit.edu/6-00F08

License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA
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More courses at http://ocw.mit.edu

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Toshiba Satellite L300 Laptop Computer

The Satellite L300D-01N is an affordable laptop that comes with the reassurance of Toshiba’s well known quality. Everyday computing tasks are no problem at all with AMD processors, a SuperMulti Double Layer drive and a 15.4″ TruBrite widescreen. Built in WiFi wireless Technology, modem and ethernet port provide a wide range of connection options to the internet or home network. The Toshiba Satellite L300D-01N Laptop Computer also features a webcam integrated into the chassis, ideal for video calls, and has face recognition technology which allows easy logon to Windows.

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Computer History Museum Tour

for more see daily.mahalo.com

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Computer Networking Tutorial – 2 – Networking Basics

Introduction to computer networking. Any questions about the video? I will answer all questions at http://thenewboston.com

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How Steve Wozniak Brought Color to Personal Computers

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2010/02/01/Steve_Wozniak_Creativity_in_the_21st_Century

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recalls the moment he stumbled upon the idea of how to put color into personal computers. The inspiration came during a sleepless four-day and four-night design session while building the Atari game Breakout. “That was probably one of the biggest things Apple ever did,” he says.

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Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and philanthropist in conversation at the Discovery Forum 2010 with Emmy-award winning journalist Dana King from CBS 5 Eyewitness News.

Renowned Technology pioneer Steve Wozniak speaks to the importance of hands-on learning and encouraging creativity, and how the Bay Area Discovery Museum is a critical resource for preparing children for the challenges of the 21st century.

The Discovery Forum serves to increase awareness about the importance of childhood creativity, and raises support for the Museum’s educational exhibitions and programs. – Bay Area Discovery Museum

A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past three decades, Steve Wozniak, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Wheels of Zeus (wOz), helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh. For his achievements at Apple Computer, Steve was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed America’s leading innovators.

In 2000 Steve was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for “single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers.”

Making significant investments of both his time and resources in education, Wozniak “adopted” the Los Gatos School District, providing students and teachers with hands-on teaching and donations of state-of-the-art technology equipment. Wozniak founded the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and was the founding sponsor of the Tech Museum, Silicon Valley Ballet and Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose.

Steve is currently a member of the board of directors for Jacent, a developer of cost-effective telephony solutions, and Danger, Inc., developer of a end-to-end wireless Internet platform.

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Hack: Shutdown your Computer with a Cell Phone

***UPDATE*** This project can also be done with Tunderbird.

This video will show you how to shutdown your computer from anywhere using a texting capable cell phone, Microsoft Outlook and a free account from www.kwiry.com

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Super Computer – Worlds fastest watercooled computer

The N.S.A needs the fastest computers in the world for code breaking, ect, These super Computers are nicknamed “THE THINKING MACHINE” (for good reason)

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Computer Virus TV News Report 1988

Overly melodramatic and cheesy Boston TV channel news report about a computer virus outbreak discovered by MIT nerds. Fun because they don’t just report on the virus – they interview geeks, and insert random clips from retro videogames and TV movies to illustrate what a virus is. Remember, this was 1988!

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