Daily Archives: April 6, 2006

BMD initial capability reached

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Stephen Moody

In this DefenseLINK press release DoD assistant secretary Peter C.W. Flory assesses the US BMD system as having reached initial operating capability. He says it’s still primarily in testing mode, but he apparently believes it’s stable and reliable enough to … Continue reading →

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New google maps feature!

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Stephen Moody

Just in case you ever get lost on Mars . . .

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CIA agent for a day

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Stephen Moody

Remember the old “Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?” computer game you used to play as a kid? Someone has resurrected the idea using the Google Maps API and a modern twist. In Brewster Jennings protects America you’re an … Continue reading →

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strategypage: iraq, iran, etc

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Stephen Moody

There’s some good stuff on strategypage today. First off, an article on the development of the Iraqi army, specifically the 9th Mechanized Division. It’s interesting that we’re choosing to outfit these divisions with practically all old Soviet-bloc equipment. Another article … Continue reading →

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Windows clone

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Stephen Moody

ReactOS is taking an unusual tack from most other free-OS developers. Rather than building a new UNIX-based distribution, their goal is to create an operating system that is completely binary compatible with Microsoft Windows using only open source code. That … Continue reading →

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