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Here is a simple trick if you need to clean it. Recently I needed to clean some Rocks Clusters node’s HD to allow it to reinstall dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/HD count=1 bs=512 This avoid the computer to try to boot from the hard drive. However, if the node was already on the cluster, you need to run # insert-ethers --remove="compute-0-1" To remove it from the cluster, where “compute-0-1” is the name of the node in cluster. Then, you can start insert-ethers, and boot the node and it will start reinstalling itself. ...

TechCrunch40 Conference 2007 present 40 startups. If you want to procrastinate a bit, check the ideas they are proposing. Maybe they will get you inspired ;)

Matt Cutts has a nice post on how to hack your iPhone to install third-party apps. I am still reluctant to do it.

Did you ever wanted to sync your iCal and your Google Calendar? I just ran into Spanning Sync. I have been testing and it is definitely worth it if you need such capabilities. Synchronize Google Calendar and Apple iCal. Share calendars between multiple Macs. Share calendars with your coworkers, family, and friends. And while you’re at it, connect Google Calendar to your iPod, mobile phone, and other devices.

I was browsing around today and I ran into Zattoo - TV to Go. It is a P2P IPTV service provided by an University of Michigan at Ann Arbor startup. See below their claim to fame. Zattoo acquires, transports and presents quick-start, long-play streaming video in one browser for all channels for broadband users anywhere. Zattoo is the only provider of P2P IPTV to provide users with diverse and desired content of the highest possible video quality in one browser, while dramatically reducing cost and increasing reach for broadcasters and enabling advertisers to leverage the best aspects of both web-based and traditional television advertising methods. Zattoo partners with broadcasters and advertisers to serve consumers with a wide selection of content from various sources in one easy-to-use web interface. ...