.NET Micro framework used for a prompt-based computer

NETMF-prompt-based-computer

[Tom] is doing a little show and tell with his latest .NET Micro framework based project. He managed to get a prompt-based computer running on a FEZ Cobra board. A USB keyboard serves as the input device. To give himself a familiar way to navigate and execute programs [Tom] mimicked the functionality of DOS. Above you can see the familiar format of the directory listings as he navigates the … [Read more...]

PC side IM-ME hacks

software-only-IM-ME-hacking

[Paul Klemstine] is working on some PC-side software hacks for the IM-ME. We've seen a lot of hardware hacks for this device, such as controlling the display, firmware flashing, and using it as a spectrum analyzer, but if you don't want to alter the device right away you can try [Paul's] collection of hacks. Working with the code developed by [Ben Ryves] there is support for using the IM-ME as a … [Read more...]

Take command of your BASH prompt

color_bash_prompt

[Joshua] has put together a list of BASH prompt customizations. The command prompt is used in a command-line interface to show that the system is ready for the next command. Often times this is nothing more than a user name, host name, and working directory: mike@krusty:~$ [Joshua's] customization examples can be used to color code the information in your prompt, change what information is … [Read more...]