O'Reilly Hacks Booth

Saturday, May 19, 2007

11:00 AM

Chris Kohler on Retro Gaming Hacks


Come and get tips on hacking ancient hardware, home-brewing classic software, and adapting today's equipment for retro games.

12:00 PM

Rich Gibson on Wireless Hacks


Whether your wireless network needs to extend to the edge of your office or to the other end of town, some non-obvious, "from the field" techniques will show you how to get the job done.

1:00 PM

Rich Gibson on Google Maps and Mapping Hacks


Learn creative ways to add to and customize the satellite images and underlying API of Google Maps. Plus, learn some simple techniques available to developers and power users who want to draw digital maps.

2:00 PM

Andrew Lockhart on Network Security Hacks


Learn effective methods for defending your servers and networks from a variety of devious and subtle attacks.

3:00 PM

Damien Stolarz on Car PC Hacks


Whether you're venturing into car PC for the first time or an experienced hobbyist, hop in for a joy ride.

5:00 PM

Jason Striegel Hackszine.com


O'Reilly's Hacks Series reclaims the term 'hacking' for the good guys--innovators who explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create useful tools, and come up with fun things to try on their own.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

11:00 AM

Josh Paul on Digital Video Hacks


With digital video, the hacking possibilities are limitless, for both amateurs and professional artists. From acquiring footage, mixing, editing, and adding effects to final distribution, you can learn some unique tips, tools, and techniques for every stage of video production.

12:00 PM

Jason Striegel Hackszine.com


O'Reilly's Hacks Series reclaims the term 'hacking' for the good guys--innovators who explore and experiment, unearth shortcuts, create useful tools, and come up with fun things to try on their own.

1:00 PM

Rich Gibson on Google Maps and Mapping Hacks


Learn creative ways to add to and customize the satellite images and underlying API of Google Maps. Plus, learn some simple techniques available to developers and power users who want to draw digital maps.

2:00 PM

Kyle Rankin on Knoppix/Ubuntu Hacks


Get Ubuntu installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Plus, learn how the Knoppix Live CD can help you troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, disinfect, and generally be productive without Windows--without the difficulty of installing Linux itself.

3:00 PM

Kyle Rankin on Knoppix/Ubuntu Hacks


Get Ubuntu installation advice and tips on getting the most out of the free applications packaged with the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Plus, learn how the Knoppix Live CD can help you troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, disinfect, and generally be productive without Windows--without the difficulty of installing Linux itself.

4:00 PM

Andrew Lockhart on Network Security Hacks


Learn effective methods for defending your servers and networks from a variety of devious and subtle attacks.

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