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GeekNights 071015 - Questions Week: Science and Tech

Posted in Computers, Mondays, Podcasts, Science on October 15th, 2007

Tonight on GeekNights, we begin Questions Week with your questions about science and technology. We did this with no preparation or prior research. It was so long that it has been broken up into two parts, the second of which will appear at some point in the future. Enjoy.

GeekNights 061030 - WINE

Posted in Computers, Linux, Mondays, Podcasts, Science on October 30th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we whine about WINE. In the news, Seagate adds hardware encryption to their drives, and thimerosal is once again deemed safe.

Scott’s Thing - Schumacher on the Go!
Rym’s Thing - Politics and Pornography

GeekNights 060828 - Bit Torrent

Posted in Computers, Mondays, Podcasts, Randi, Science on August 28th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we explain Bit Torrent in very accessible terms. As for the news, eco-terrorists cost the world a great man, and Microsoft DRM is broken with FairUse4WM

Scott’s Thing - The NYT Linux Scandal Explained
Rym’s Thing - The Nerf Sniper Rifle

GeekNights 060821 - Podcasting Live

Posted in Computers, Linux, Mondays, Podcasts, Science on August 21st, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we somewhat half-assedly cover the broad technical issues of recording a live show in front of an audience. In the news, dark matter’s existence is confirmed, AOL leaks a pile of search information, and an Irish company (Steorn) claims to have discovered perpetual motion.

Scott’s Thing - No Need to Defrag
Rym’s Thing - Americans don’t believe in evolution

GeekNights: 060406 - Laziness and Procrastination

Posted in Meta, Podcasts, Science, Thursdays on April 6th, 2006

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss laziness and procrastination for as long as we can stand to do so. In the news: an important find for evolution research and a revival of a forgotten franchise. Also, we’d like to give a shoutout to our friend at Movies You Should See.

Scott’s Thing - Dr. Mario
Rym’s Thing - Angry Gamer