The following steps can only be followed if the following requirement is met :
* An image/cd of the version of Ubuntu currently installed in your system.
Step 1: Locate the restricted driver
If you are using a cd , then insert the cd and open the '/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/' directory.
Step 2: Finding the dependencies
Here you will find a package called 'bcmwl-kernel-source'
Double click on the package and note down the all the dependencies of the package.
Step 3: Installing the dependencies
Now go to the '/pool/main/' directory. Here you will find several folders having single letter names(b,d,f,g,l...). These contain the packages starting with the respective letter.
For example if you want to install the package 'fake-root' , then you will have to go to '/pool/main/f/fakeroot/'
Now install all the dependencies one by one.
If you have no clue onto which package to install first and whaich later, there is a simple alternative. Just copy all the packages(finding them by using the above procedure) into a single folder.
Then 'cd' to that directory and execute the following command
sudo dpkg -i *.deb
This will install the packages in that directory, the order of installation of the packages is managed by dpkg.
Step 4: Finishing touches
Now that we have installed all the dependencies, we can now get back to the '/pool/restricted/b/bcmwl/' folder and install the 'bcmwl-kernel-source' package.
Step 5: Reboot
Reboot, now your broadcomm wireless card is up and ready.
*Note : We can also install the alternative windows drivers for your wireless card using Ndiswrapper. But this will require a lot of work and is hectic. I would recommend you to follow this easy and fast procedure.
For people who want to use Ndiswrapper can visit the link
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=185174
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
KINECT-ThE REAL GAMING EXPERIENCE
Gaming has always been a passion for me and i think the new KINECT-XBOX which came out of THE PROJECT NATAL, is waiting for me.
I am truely charmed by the new features this small box is tagged up with:-)
This box comes with:-
It will include an Xbox 360 wireless controller, Xbox 360 headset, HDMI output, USB flash drive storage capabilities and more, available this week and priced at $300. ... I already have a Wii, but I am mightily tempted to buy the 360 with Kinect, too.)
Microsoft said it will link Kinect with Zune Pass music, so users can control the music streaming over Xbox Live with voice and gesture commands. It also plans to link Video Kenect via Xbox Live to Windows Live Messenger. The goal of that is to make video chat more interactive than it is today.
Last night's demonstration made Kinect look amazing! Look at the voice and gesture controls that can be used during movies. Never search for the remote again.
Microsoft said it will link Kinect with Zune Pass music, so users can control the music streaming over Xbox Live with voice and gesture commands. It also plans to link Video Kenect via Xbox Live to Windows Live Messenger. The goal of that is to make video chat more interactive than it is today.
Last night's demonstration made Kinect look amazing! Look at the voice and gesture controls that can be used during movies. Never search for the remote again.
As the controller is cool and geeky, the current generation of gamers is likely to adapt to it. Also, the Kinect will be a direct upgrade for Xbox users playing with handheld controllers. As such, the Xbox coupled with Kinect will be a big bonus for gamers who don’t want to buy another console like Wii for solely motion sensitive games.
Kinect carries lenses that sense color and depth, a microphone that recognizes voice commands and motors that allow array and tilt adjustments. It has a horizontal field view of 57 degrees and a vertical field view of 43 degrees. Plus, it boasts of a physical tilt range of about + 27 degrees. The range of the depth sensors vary between 1.2 & 3.5 meter.
The Kinect offers support for data streams of 320x240, 16 bit, at 30 frames per sec and 640x480, 32 bit, at 30 frames per sec with color. Audio is 16 bit, processed at 16 kHz. In addition, it comes with an in-built voice recognition system and is supported by an echo cancellation system, which enhances voice commands.
Logging into Xbox Live accounts is more secure as it is done through voice and facial recognition. The interface of the system can be browsed by hand gestures as well.
Kinect carries lenses that sense color and depth, a microphone that recognizes voice commands and motors that allow array and tilt adjustments. It has a horizontal field view of 57 degrees and a vertical field view of 43 degrees. Plus, it boasts of a physical tilt range of about + 27 degrees. The range of the depth sensors vary between 1.2 & 3.5 meter.
The Kinect offers support for data streams of 320x240, 16 bit, at 30 frames per sec and 640x480, 32 bit, at 30 frames per sec with color. Audio is 16 bit, processed at 16 kHz. In addition, it comes with an in-built voice recognition system and is supported by an echo cancellation system, which enhances voice commands.
Logging into Xbox Live accounts is more secure as it is done through voice and facial recognition. The interface of the system can be browsed by hand gestures as well.
Sensor
* Colour and depth-sensing lenses
* Colour and depth-sensing lenses
* Voice microphone array
* Tilt motor for sensor adjustment
* Fully compatible with existing Xbox 360 consoles
Field of View
* Horizontal field of view: 57 degrees
Field of View
* Horizontal field of view: 57 degrees
* Vertical field of view: 43 degrees
* Physical tilt range: ± 27 degrees
* Depth sensor range: 1.2m – 3.5m
Data Streams
* 320×240 16-bit depth @ 30 frames/sec
Data Streams
* 320×240 16-bit depth @ 30 frames/sec
* 640×480 32-bit colour@ 30 frames/sec
* 16-bit audio @ 16 kHz
Skeletal Tracking System
* Tracks up to 6 people, including 2 active players
Skeletal Tracking System
* Tracks up to 6 people, including 2 active players
* Tracks 20 joints per active player
* Ability to map active players to LIVE Avatars
Audio System
* LIVE party chat and in-game voice chat (requires Xbox LIVE Gold Membership) * Echo cancellation system enhances voice input
Audio System
* LIVE party chat and in-game voice chat (requires Xbox LIVE Gold Membership) * Echo cancellation system enhances voice input
* Speech recognition in multiple
KiN ThE SMART PHONES
Today when i was searching to buy a smartphone,which will be having all the facilities which i need,i found KIN phones the best to satisfy my needs.
Both the phones KIN 1 and KIN 2 are nice:-
Both phones are packed with touch screen and slide-out keyboard and have WiFi and Bluetooth in addition to their 3G cellular radios. Kin ONE rumored as “Turtle”, being small can easily be carried in small pockets and can be operated with one hand. Kin ONE sports QVGA display, 4GB of internal storage, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, and a full QWERTY keyboard.
On the other hand, Kin TWO leaked as the “Pure,” have a larger screen and keyboard, more memory, a higher resolution camera, and the ability to record high-definition video. The 5 and 8 megapixel cameras in ONE and TWO, respectively, can be used in low light with image stabilization and a bright LumiLED flash.
On the other hand, Kin TWO leaked as the “Pure,” have a larger screen and keyboard, more memory, a higher resolution camera, and the ability to record high-definition video. The 5 and 8 megapixel cameras in ONE and TWO, respectively, can be used in low light with image stabilization and a bright LumiLED flash.
Features of Kin One and Kin Two Windows Phone
* The Spot: Being a social phone, it allows you to share photos, video, texts, sites, people with your friends. Just drag them to a single place on the phone called the Spot. Once all the people and content are in the Spot to share, you can easily choose how to share. * The Loop: The home screen of the phone is called the KIN Loop, which is always up to date and always on. KIN automatically updates statuses from services such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter all in one place, making it easier to stay connected. * The Camera: Shoot great pictures and video, even in low light. Tons of storage and quick uploads. * The Studio: KIN Studio connects your phone to online world. The KIN Studio automatically backs up texts, call history, photos, videos and contacts easily and provides you with unlimited storage space so that you never run out of space. * Music and More: KIN will be the first Windows Phone to feature a Zune experience (Zune gaming not supported) including music, video, FM radio and podcast playback. With a Zune Pass subscription, you can listen to millions of songs from Zune Marketplace on their KIN while on the go, or load their personal collection.
Microsoft Kin OneMicrosoft Kin One Mobile Phone Key Features:
* Standard battery, Li-Ion
* The Spot: Being a social phone, it allows you to share photos, video, texts, sites, people with your friends. Just drag them to a single place on the phone called the Spot. Once all the people and content are in the Spot to share, you can easily choose how to share. * The Loop: The home screen of the phone is called the KIN Loop, which is always up to date and always on. KIN automatically updates statuses from services such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter all in one place, making it easier to stay connected. * The Camera: Shoot great pictures and video, even in low light. Tons of storage and quick uploads. * The Studio: KIN Studio connects your phone to online world. The KIN Studio automatically backs up texts, call history, photos, videos and contacts easily and provides you with unlimited storage space so that you never run out of space. * Music and More: KIN will be the first Windows Phone to feature a Zune experience (Zune gaming not supported) including music, video, FM radio and podcast playback. With a Zune Pass subscription, you can listen to millions of songs from Zune Marketplace on their KIN while on the go, or load their personal collection.
Microsoft Kin OneMicrosoft Kin One Mobile Phone Key Features:
* Standard battery, Li-Ion
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
* MP3/MP4 Player
* 5 Megapixels Camera
* TFT touchscreen, 16M colors
* GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB
Microsoft Kin TwoMicrosoft Kin Two Mobile Phone Key Features:
* Standard battery, Li-Ion
* Standard battery, Li-Ion
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer
* MP3/MP4 Player
* 8 Megapixels Camera
* TFT touchscreen, 16M colors
* GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WLAN, Bluetooth, USB
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)