August 12, 2007

There were 2 posts published on August 12, 2007 (this is page 1 of 1).

Has anyone put Linux on the dashboard GPS units?

When we bought our 2001 Honda Odyssey two years ago one thing I was anxious to hack was the DVD navigation system. Honda wants $150 for an updated map DVD, which is – appropriately enough – highway robbery. Thus, these sub-$300 car GPS navigation systems that big-box retailers are now stocking have caught my eye.

With their relatively low cost, 12V power source, built-in color touch screen, voice synthesis capability, and of course integrated GPS, these units seem perfect for hacking with Linux. Yet I’ve not been able to come up with any such projects.

Let me know if you find anything, mmmkay?

Cheap Thoughts: Drought Flag

We like to display flags on our front porch that reflect the season or a special occasion. I was trying to think of what flag would be appropriate right now and then it hit me: a drought flag! Imagine a nice applique flag with a burning sun on top, a bleached-white steer skull in the foreground and a dry cracked lakebed in the background. Maybe a withered cactus or two, for effect.

Is it any wonder that I’m destined to be a millionaire?