My trip to Europe was not a backpacking trip, but I carried the majority of the items listed in the article on my trip (in a backpack).
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TRAVEL/06/30/trv.us.flashpacking.ap/index.html
Eurotech unveils ZYPAD
This is cool!
THE WRIST-WORN PC THAT WILL REVOLUTIONISE THE WAY WE USE COMPUTERS
http://www.eurotech.it/main/news.asp?2M=75
10 cutting-edge network research projects you should know about
An interesting article on new networking projects underway. I like the sharing Wi-Fi with your neighbors research. I may need to try it out.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/062706-alpha-doggs.html
Chambers emphasizes Cisco’s changing role
John Chambers is a great speaker (I have seen him many times).
It will be interesting to see if they can continue to make inroads into the consumer market!
http://news.com.com/Chambers+emphasizes+Ciscos+changing+role/2100-1033_3-6086161.html?tag=nefd.top
New Mobile Network Technology at 2.5 GB/Second?
Interesting news out of Japan. I would like to see this technology in action.
http://hardware.slashdot.org/hardware/06/06/20/0244258.shtml
Voice encryption may draw U.S. scrutiny
The security of VoIP has always been an issue with large corporations. With the recent new around call records, it will be interesting to see where this goes.
http://news.com.com/Voice+encryption+may+draw+U.S.+scrutiny/2100-1029_3-6074795.html?tag=nefd.top
Walmart leading the RFID retail revolution
Front page of CNN.com. RFID is hitting the mainstream.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/05/22/rfid.retail.ap/index.html
New passport rule for Mexico, Caribbean, Canada
April 21, 2006
CHICAGO (Orbitz) — Americans long have traveled to nearby countries without having to worry about passports. But that’s about to change.
Starting December 31, the federal government will require U.S. passports for re-entry into the United States by air and sea from Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Canada.
Because of the new rule, the government expects a dramatic increase in passport applications — from more than 10 million in fiscal year 2005 to around 13 million in 2006.
If you’re planning to travel abroad next year and don’t have a passport, now’s a good time to think about getting one.
"We do encourage people to apply early," says Laura Tischler, spokeswoman for the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs.
The passport requirement, which also will affect most Canadian citizens, some citizens of Bermuda and many Mexican citizens, will not take effect at land border crossings until December 31, 2007.
It typically takes about six weeks to get a passport after applying, or two weeks for more expensive, expedited service.
Sun’s Radia Perlman speaks out on being stuck with IP, new life for spanning tree and her answer to data security: the ephemerizer
In interesting article from a former Cisco employee…..
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/050506-sun-radia-perlman-interview.html
A friend sent this to me. Since I’m leaving in a little over a month, it had some good information.