History Hackers

This show aired once a while back, and I its really fun. Even though its got a little bit of history, a little bit of science, and a whole lot of hacking/MAKEing, its fast-paced and more captivating than the documentary I shared a few weeks back about computing. I’m so excited to get the word out about it that I’m even willing to make this worth a bonus reading assignment. You cannot afford to miss out!

This might be tricky for those of you without a DVR, or worse yet, without cable. I highly encourage you to seek out fellow classmates who have either, perhaps even holding viewing parties for it. Click here for the schedule particulars. Please note that it only airs twice on THIS WEDNESDAY.

As usual, once you’ve watched it, post a comment here. Please do so no later than midnight of the Tuesday after our second exam (November 18).

Inkscape Used for DIY Chess Set

One of my favorite MAKErs (you’ll be reading about them in this week’s readings) Bre Pettis has shared a short video about a MAKEr that used your new, favorite vector image editor and a lasercutter to make a cool chess set. Check it out!