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First Segment: Enablesoft. Richard Milam, CEO.

When EnableSoft introduced Foxtrot in 1995, the term Robotic Process Automation (RPA) had not yet been coined. Screen Scraping, Extract Translate and Load (ETL) and Data Scripting were a few of the many terms used to describe what Foxtrot was able to do. Most sources today still describe RPA as an emerging technology, meaning that Foxtrot has always been a product ahead of its time.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Locations Lawsuit

Official Venezuelan Cryptocurrency

Egypt Implements New Censorship Laws

Huawei Advertising Mishap

Nvidia Not Factoring In Cryptominers

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: ItaQuod. Bill Vergantino, CEO/Co-Founder.

The information needed for a business development rep or sales rep to move either a lead or opportunity forward, is also the same information needed by teams such as Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Alliances and the Executive teams who are responsible for organizational strategy, messaging, solution roadmaps and partnerships…other teams that will make the sales team’s efforts even more successful in the future.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/17/bixby-aint-ready-for-home/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/17/senators-urge-tech-giants-block-3d-printed-gun-files/

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/17/17723182/nvidia-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-specs-leak-rumors

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-take-two-grand-theft-auto/u-s-judge-blocks-programs-letting-grand-theft-auto-players-cheat-idUKKBN1L12NS

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Introduction

Before we get started, you should really follow my Flipboard and YouTube channels and personal Websites.

"Cooking With Linux" on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@wftl/cooking-with-linux-oun4gv1ly 

Subscribe to Marcel's YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.

https://www.youtube.com/user/freethinkeratlarge/ 

My own site is http://marcelgagne.com where I talk about whatever comes into my head, including Linux and Open Source software. If you just want the Linux and Open Source stuff, head over to http://cookingwithlinux.com .

You might also want to support Marcel's video habits on Patreon.

https://patreon.com/marcelgagne 

Today's Wine

I discovered today's wine while I was away on holidays in Honey Harbour, in the Muskokas last week. There was an LCBO off the resort and one of the staff suggested it, saying it was one of her favorite wines. Well, it's officially one of mine, too. This red wine is a deep, multi-layered blend of Shiraz, Petit Verdot, and Mourvèdre, that is seriously smooth. It's off dry, but none the less pleasing to a dry wine guy like me. Blackberry, cherry, and blueberry flavours and a hint of chocolate; it would probably be awesome with chocolate. Check out the "Adam and Eve" label. Without some decent wine, it wouldn't be much of a garden, now would it?

News. Rumors. Conspiracy Theories

Some of these aren't specifically Linux oriented, but they do affect the 'open' world.

Topic(s) of the Day!

Marcel just got an Oculus GO

Programming languages. One of the biggest attractions for using Linux in education might be programming due to the huge number of supported and available programming languages. Some of the biggest include c++, Python, PHP, Java, and just plain old bash and perl. There are also much older languages that you can still get your hands on. For instance, remember this?

IDENTIFICATION DIVISION.

      PROGRAM-ID. HELLO-WORLD.

    * Just saying hello to the world.

     PROCEDURE DIVISION.

         DISPLAY 'Hello, you crazy old world!'.

         STOP RUN.

That would be COBOL, baby!

Also . . .

Let's talk about backups, shall we? And let's talk about a tool called LuckyBackup.

You can download this one directly from your repositories, but you can also get it at the following address. http://luckybackup.sourceforge.net/ 

Distribution Focus

Today's distribution is twofold in that I have two distributions to show you. The first is a serious option for those who take their open source seriously. It's called GNewSense and it's a Debian based distribution that uses only completely free and open software. There are no binary blobs, proprietary drivers, or closed codecs.

You can get GNewSense at https://gnewsense.org

Then there's PonyOS which is a completely free and open source operating system that the developer(s) assure us isn't Linux. Which is cool. Because PonyOS might have taken the prize for one of the weirdest Linux distributions of all time.

 

There's a YouTube video that covers gNewSense, PonyOS, and even LuckyBackup. You can check it out here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Z5KI2bvIdo 

Other Stuff

Believe it or not, I finally did my first podcast interview since I threatened to start doing that more than a year ago. I used a service called Zencastr which I am relatively impressed with. Post production editing was done with a Linux based tool called Audacity.

I continue to do my regular Tuesday "Cooking with Linux (without a net)" every Tuesday at 12 Noon eastern time.

Until next time . . . A votre santé! Bon appétit!

-- Marcel Gagné

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. CGI/Graphics Expert, Correspondent.

Dariush Derakhshani is a VFX and CG supervisor in Los Angeles, Ca. and an award-winning CG generalist-lighter. He is the author of several Maya books, including the best-selling series Introducing Maya--now going into its 10th edition and translated into more than a dozen languages--and has been an educational resource around the world for eight years. Dariush has been an animator and supervisor on commercials and feature films for close to 15 years at such places as Pixomondo, Digital Domain, Zoic Studios, Radium|ReelFX, Café FX, Rhythm and Hues, Sight Effects, and the hit show South Park.

Today's Topics Include:

Hololens and how Microsoft is opening it up to researchers:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/06/22/inventing-reflects-liveworx/

Entry-level Xeons:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/07/12/announces-processor-workstations/

and the new workstations using them from Dell:

http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2018/Dell-debuts-new-entry-level-Precision-workstatio.aspx

3d modeling from photos (not a super new thing, though):

https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/reality-modeling-software/contextcapture

external GPU from BlackMagic:

http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2018/Blackmagics-new-eGPU-accelerates-Resolve-workflo.aspx

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. CGI/Graphics Expert, Correspondent.

Dariush Derakhshani is a VFX and CG supervisor in Los Angeles, Ca. and an award-winning CG generalist-lighter. He is the author of several Maya books, including the best-selling series Introducing Maya–now going into its 10th edition and translated into more than a dozen languages–and has been an educational resource around the world for eight years. Dariush has been an animator and supervisor on commercials and feature films for close to 15 years at such places as Pixomondo, Digital Domain, Zoic Studios, Radium|ReelFX, Café FX, Rhythm and Hues, Sight Effects, and the hit show South Park.

Today’s Topics Include:

Hololens and how Microsoft is opening it up to researchers:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/06/22/inventing-reflects-liveworx/

Entry-level Xeons:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/07/12/announces-processor-workstations/

and the new workstations using them from Dell:

http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2018/Dell-debuts-new-entry-level-Precision-workstatio.aspx

3d modeling from photos (not a super new thing, though):

https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/reality-modeling-software/contextcapture

external GPU from BlackMagic:

http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2018/Blackmagics-new-eGPU-accelerates-Resolve-workflo.aspx

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

ACT Selling Data Of Students Might Discriminate

Apple Car Rehires Engineer

Discord Selling Games

Ajiit Pai Lied About DDoS Over Net Neutrality

Google Could Lose Big On Fortnite

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Lucid. Han Jin, CEO/Co-Founder.

The human brain has solved depth with only two eyes since our existence, but technology is still behind while using short-term hardware solutions which are expensive, energy-consuming and bulky. As software is eating everything, we believe in a pure software solution similar to the way we perceive depth and the world. It starts with learning from data and growing the capabilities of 3D vision to the next level like a baby seeing their environment for the first time and understanding the space, objects and movements as it matures. Lucid has built up an enormous database of 3D data which allows any dual camera to be trained on and match the performance of other hardware depth systems.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Samsung Bixby 2 Updates

Samsung Galaxy Watch Updates

Samsung Galaxy Home Announced

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

And some other non-Samsung Stuff. For full shownotes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Sandy Berger. Compukiss, Consumer Electronics Expert.

Sandy Berger is Computer America’s Consumer Electronics Expert, having experience in the field of reviews and consumer electronics for a number of years. Check out more of her writings, reviews, and musings at her website.

Today's Topics Include:

Amazon Fire HD 8 and 10 with

All-New Show Mode Charging Dock for Fire HD

We can also talk about how Google is countering this with Google Home devices with screens from other manufacturers like Lenovo and JBL.

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Cory Galliher. Popzara Magazine, Gaming Correspondent.

Cory Galliher Journalist, writer, and gamer extraordinaire, Senior Games Editor Cory aims to be king of the universe and all he surveys. His credits include AOL, The Cumberland Times-News, and The Well-Read Mage.

Today's Topics Include:

Fallout 76 Won't Be on Steam

Star Citizen Removes In-Game Currency Cap

Releasing Cool New Games on 3DS is Such a Waste

Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

https://youtu.be/vGHDQS_8C1A

Today's Topics Include:

No, Microsoft Isn't Turning Windows 10 Into A Subscription

Clear Biometrics For Football Games

Senators Grill Google Over China Moves

Pentagon Bans Fitness Trackers In War Zones

AMD ThreadRipper 2990WX

Android P Updates

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!