pdaNet will make Verizon put it's money where it's mouth is..

I just got my brand new Motorola Droid. Beyond all of the cool barcode goodness I am using it as a tool to keep me connected to the Internet. Too bad tethering doesn't come out until 2010. Right? Even then it's going to cost an arm and a leg. Right? Maybe not, (I say maybe because I'm sure that there's an all new firmware update vs hacker war brewing on the Verizon.. er um horizon. I'm getting a little ahead of myself though.)
This is a wonderful 30 dollar (single fee) application that allows usb and blutooth tethering to a new Droid. So you might not have to wait for Verizon to get in gear but you also risk the software being locked out or disabled by a future firmware update. That is the glass half empty view though. In my opinion Verizon has been the most honorable of the major cellphone companies. They have been on the right side of net neutrality issues (as far as I've seen recently) and made some really good decisions regarding app support too. In fact when the issue of Google Voice came up (a program that also could cut into Verizon's bottom line the CEO stepped in and said they would not interfere with it. pdaNet was available it download from the marketplace on the Droid. This doesn't seem to be a mistake as google removed all tethering apps from T-mobil's maketplace per their request (or tantrum whatever works for you). Google could certainly do the same for Verizon. Hopefully, Verizon's CEO is to be believed when he said “A device is open or it is not. This is an open device,” but we'll have to see if he sticks to those guns. If he does he will earn the respect and (non-contractually bound) loyalty of at least one guy if not he will prove that Verizon is all talk and no show.

Jack Thompson is a Douchebag. or Pixelantes Unite!

So I was surfing Slashdot when I came across this thompsonfoolery. What a jackass. For those too lazy to click a link he's suing Facebook for all of the angry comments from people he's libeled, slandered, and even created new words to harass with. (Though he accidentally made it too cool so we took it) I say anyone who identifies themselves as a gamer should sign onto a class action lawsuit to sue his ass for libel and slander. Maybe when he's poor and broken (or at least more broken considering he's already been disbarred in two states) he'll shut up...

Domain games

So I originally tried to start this blog on Webstarts. What a mistake. my page was throwing a 404 for like a month without anyone doing anything about it. I called and e-mailed to no avail. So I switched to GoDaddy. Now Webstarts is taking their sweet time with the domain transfer. I can't wait not to deal with these people anymore.

Launch post

Welcome to LinkReincarnate.com. Here you'll find various musings on technology, videogames, coding and DIY projects. You'll also find my resume and assorted samples of my work.

Neurosky Mindset Review

I received my Neurosky Mindset a few months ago, and I am impressed with the hardware. The software, on the other hand, leaves a lot to be desired. The headset itself connects with Blutooth and pairing it the first time with manual in hand was easy. When I tried to install it on my laptop without the manual, getting my computer to recognize the headset as anything other than an audio device was hairy. Only two programs came with the device: a brain monitoring program that lacked any mechanism for saving the brain scans, logging, or doing anything over any amount of time. The other program felt very half-baked; basically it was just a small 3-D game room with a character and a few objects, like cars, blocks, and wooden barrels. That said, it was still a blast to move things around with my mind alone. While I was unimpressed with the software that came bundled with the mindset, I have to admit that the device does exactly what it advertises it will do. While the Neurosky Mindset is a little rough around the edges for a two hundred dollar brain-scanner, I am excited about the future possibilities for this device.