The gear that was added to the suit is not Russian; it has the good ole' "Made in America" stamp on it. The two men who worked on the project are Joe and Steve, both employees at Microchip Tech. but also in conjuction with NASA to develop the technology in Chandler, Arizona. How do I know? I'm Joe's intern, and I happened to have the opportunity to watch the team construct the gear.<a class="user" href="http://www.netblues.org">http://www.netblues.org</a> -- I'll add more photos of the technology used. most of the electronics used were already developed I.E. the radio u see in the nasa photo. but some was custom work.
@groovepapa"man, will you vocab-nazis give it a rest? so what if some people use the word "hack" differently than you do? there are other people in the world; they're not all as l33t as you are; relax."I always love it when people use the phrase spelling/grammar/vocab Nazi without realizing how ridiculous it makes them sound. I won't even go into why the term Nazi doesn't have an ounce of applicability here, but the point is they use it to give it a negative connotation.As in, if you are picky about spelling/grammer/PROPER USE OF THE LANGUAGE, you are a "Nazi" (capitalized by the way, proper noun) and that's bad. So basically it's bad/wrong/fascist to expect people using a language (English in this case) to use it properly?We SHOULD be strict about it because people who can't spell or construct proper sentences are an embarrassment to themselves.That being said:hack1 Audio pronunciation of "hack" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hk)v. hacked, hack·ing, hacksv. tr. 1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings. 2. To break up the surface of (soil). 3. 1. Informal. To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML. 2. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database. 4. Slang. To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget. 5. Slang. To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.v. intr. 1. To chop or cut something by hacking. 2. Informal. 1. To write or refine computer programs skillfully. 2. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet. 3. To cough roughly or harshly.n. 1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking. 2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking. 3. A blow made by hacking. 4. A rough, dry cough.I don't see ANYTHING in the definition of "hack" that could apply to this SuitSat. It has nothing to do with "l337"ness, as you put it, it has to do with knowing the damned definition and proper usage of a word. Although since you are using "Nazi" improperly, this is probably a moot point.
The problem is, this is being used in neither way. Can you tell me how the usage of the word in the headline of this story fits either of those examples? This is turning on a radio and listening to the correct frequency. Do you call it hacking a radio station when you pick up Imus in the morning?
I digg it~~ THey must have plenty of russian suits laying around. If they equip the next one with solar power, they could get useful information our of it for a long time.I'm glad those boys are doing more than jacking around up there. heheheheCyborgyo
I'm going to tune my sweet Yeasu VX-5Rs to it with an OK antennaif you want to listen orbitron is a great satellite tracking program <a class="user" href="http://www.stoff.pl/">http://www.stoff.pl/</a>the suit-sat1 will have the same orbit as ISS
valkyriesJan 27, 2006
The gear that was added to the suit is not Russian; it has the good ole' "Made in America" stamp on it. The two men who worked on the project are Joe and Steve, both employees at Microchip Tech. but also in conjuction with NASA to develop the technology in Chandler, Arizona. How do I know? I'm Joe's intern, and I happened to have the opportunity to watch the team construct the gear.<a class="user" href="http://www.netblues.org">http://www.netblues.org</a> -- I'll add more photos of the technology used. most of the electronics used were already developed I.E. the radio u see in the nasa photo. but some was custom work.
Closed AccountJan 27, 2006
I'm sorry but the narrator's lisp is hilarious! His boifriend must be so proud!
mneinastJan 27, 2006
narrator == fag. I couldn't stand listening to that - I cut it off early.
thinksincodeJan 27, 2006
@groovepapa"man, will you vocab-nazis give it a rest? so what if some people use the word "hack" differently than you do? there are other people in the world; they're not all as l33t as you are; relax."I always love it when people use the phrase spelling/grammar/vocab Nazi without realizing how ridiculous it makes them sound. I won't even go into why the term Nazi doesn't have an ounce of applicability here, but the point is they use it to give it a negative connotation.As in, if you are picky about spelling/grammer/PROPER USE OF THE LANGUAGE, you are a "Nazi" (capitalized by the way, proper noun) and that's bad. So basically it's bad/wrong/fascist to expect people using a language (English in this case) to use it properly?We SHOULD be strict about it because people who can't spell or construct proper sentences are an embarrassment to themselves.That being said:hack1 Audio pronunciation of "hack" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hk)v. hacked, hack·ing, hacksv. tr. 1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings. 2. To break up the surface of (soil). 3. 1. Informal. To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML. 2. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database. 4. Slang. To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget. 5. Slang. To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.v. intr. 1. To chop or cut something by hacking. 2. Informal. 1. To write or refine computer programs skillfully. 2. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet. 3. To cough roughly or harshly.n. 1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking. 2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking. 3. A blow made by hacking. 4. A rough, dry cough.I don't see ANYTHING in the definition of "hack" that could apply to this SuitSat. It has nothing to do with "l337"ness, as you put it, it has to do with knowing the damned definition and proper usage of a word. Although since you are using "Nazi" improperly, this is probably a moot point.
spectre_25gtJan 27, 2006
The problem is, this is being used in neither way. Can you tell me how the usage of the word in the headline of this story fits either of those examples? This is turning on a radio and listening to the correct frequency. Do you call it hacking a radio station when you pick up Imus in the morning?
oldcyborgJan 28, 2006
I digg it~~ THey must have plenty of russian suits laying around. If they equip the next one with solar power, they could get useful information our of it for a long time.I'm glad those boys are doing more than jacking around up there. heheheheCyborgyo
sumo_budahFeb 2, 2006
I'm going to tune my sweet Yeasu VX-5Rs to it with an OK antennaif you want to listen orbitron is a great satellite tracking program <a class="user" href="http://www.stoff.pl/">http://www.stoff.pl/</a>the suit-sat1 will have the same orbit as ISS