State of the Company – Spring Time Happy Days

nospam@example.com (Mike Archer)
Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:17:29 -0600
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I've been slacking on state of the company updates because I'm a slacker.

What We Have Been Up To:

Peter has been working really hard on the heat mapping software we are making for NWB Sensors. The software can now record at 1 FPS (I'm told it will go up to 7 FPS if Sandra Bullock and Keaneu Reeves are using it). The software also keeps track of GPS coordinates which are some of the best coordinates to keep track of. If you need a top-of-the-line heat imaging setup using Flir Tau or Photon cameras and rad software from Digital Engine give Paul or any of the other NWB Sensors guys a call at 406.579.0510.

I have been putting together a web site for NWB Sensors which will be up as soon as they decide on a sufficiently cool URL. I have also been “helping” out at the social media user's group (SMUG) classes that the TechRanch has been hosting. We just finished with the beginner sessions so going forward there will be a class about once a month on various social media topics. Laura Rhodes has been doing a wonderful job putting these on so if you're interested drop by, you can find a schedule on the TechRanch website. Finally I am finishing up an idea we were tossing around the office – a Facebook application to trade and price your friends on a stock market. Brain Trolley Trader is in beta right now so come and try it out!

Kevin has been working on additions to the OpenWrt router firmware to enable VPN with IPsec connections. The functionality is all there and working as of a couple of days ago, woohoo Kevin! Kevin is now working on making the setup process a little more user friendly. The patches have been submitted to the OpenWrt project so be on the lookout for the updates to be committed in the near future. We have also been tossing around the idea of offering pre-loaded and configured routers for sale. I will definitely make it known if or when that happens.

We have also held two LAN parties since my last update. We have had around 30 people at each which has been amazing! Unfortunately we are really pushing the limits of the library’s electrical system so if we get too many more people we may have to start looking for a new venue. If anyone has any good and cheap suggestions please drop me an e-mail.

That is all for this month, happy Spring!