The ITS Coffee Break crew takes a look at the new Parallels virtualization software that allows you to easily run Windows, Linux and other operating system under Mac OS X. Courtney and Ken then launch into a discussion of video blogs, explaining what they are, offering a few technology/web culture/geek centric examples, and speculate on possible roles for vlogs in academia.
Getting the Podcast
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Show Notes
ITS News
- Parallels on the Mac:
- We've got a test copy of the virtualization software running on the Intel iMac in the consulting room. Right now you can run Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux.
- To learn more, visit the Parallels home page.
Tech News
- Vlogs/Vidcasts
- I've been looking for some good (albeit geeky) video podcasts, and I've finally found them.
- commandN
- tech news, tips and links delivered weekly. Runs 15-20 minutes.
- http://commandn.typepad.com
- Diggnation
- weekly vlog about tech news and web culture, focusing on the top stories from digg.com. Fun show, but long, coming in at 30-40 minutes.
- http://www.revision3.com/diggnation
- GeekBrief TV
- Funny tech news vlog, published almost daily in episodes that last 4-5 minutes. Great to watch over your morning cereal.
- http://geekbriefwp.podshow.com/
- Geek Entertainment
- Irregularly published vlog covering geek culture, including robot fights, nerd salons, and new web sites. Lots of man-on-the-street interviews.
- http://www.geekentertainment.tv
Help News
- New Student FAQ Available