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    Pandora supporter group

    Since the only Pandora I have is of the mini metal variety (Batch 1 preorderer, still waiting...), I'll take the badge to help console me in the meantime. Thanks!
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    Sound cutting out

    Sounds to me like the amplified speakers are getting too hot of a signal & the speakers' amp is overloading & cutting out. In other words, the problem looks more likely to be with the speakers (specifically, with the speakers' amplifier) than with the Pandora. You can diagnose the problem...
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    The feeling of getting your home server hacked

    I'll second the denyhosts solution for securing an Internet-facing ssh server. I've been using it for years with very paranoid settings, as in more paranoid than the defaults.
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    My prayers go out to the people of Japan...

    This is some amazing CNN footage of the earthquake's tsunami. Scary stuff.
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    Help me tell the BBC about the Pandora.

    Sent. Gave them an education on free (libre) software, its place of dominance in the server room, and its increasing commercial successes in consumer products. Cited OpenPandora as an example of why & how we don't have to accept closed systems.
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    TL;DR take more risk OPT! For our sake!

    In defense of conservatism, consider that the Pandora PCB is a little out of the ordinary. CC is the same company that produces the Beagleboard/Pandaboard (so far as I know), which gives them a certain amount of expertise that no other manufacturer is gonna have. Plus they are located in the US...
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    A schedule? For real? (2011 - 02 - 24)

    Let me know if you need someone local to... pay them a visit... ;-)
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    Crippling slow wifi

    Not really. The channels bleed over each other significantly. See this for a graphical representation of the issue.
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    wify interference ?

    Actually, I believe all 802.11 traffic shares the same bandwidth between all devices. Let's say your Pandora is at the fringes of reception for its antenna size. So, let's say that, instead of running at max 802.11g speed of 54 Mbit/s, it auto-negotiates itself all the way down to 6 Mbit/s...
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    wify interference ?

    It might be related to the size of the Pandora's antenna (smaller than your laptop's), and interference on the 802.11 channel you are using. I think I'd try changing channels on your wireless router/AP and see if that changes anything. I'd also try just rebooting the router/AP. Also, I have run...
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    New High Priority Project: PowerVR drivers

    Yeah, I kindof find this a bit offensive, as well. No biggie, WS, I respect your contributions to the community too much to get overly excited about this. But seriously, closed source drivers are always a dicey thing. I usually don't buy hardware that is only functional with closed source...
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    Debian On An Sd Card

    Sweeeet! Thanks! I don't have my Pandora just yet, but this was going to be the first thing I did when I got it.
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    Looking For A Keypad Replacement.

    Can you tell me more about this spray? Sounds like a good thing to have on hand. I have some other devices that would probably benefit from this stuff. Thanks!
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    Size matters

    Perhaps that's because it's only like 30 year old computer technology. But honestly, with the possible exception of certain Thinkpad models like the TP600 series, there hasn't been a laptop with as useful an ergonomic form factor since then. A great keyboard, great form factor, and great...
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    Swag, swag, swag...

    Yes. And you can price the merchandise how you want (i.e. make it worth your while). The only real downside is that it will take some time to set up (upload graphics, choose inventory to offer), and your time is probably at a premium at the moment. but it really does not take time to fulfill...
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    Instant Pandora with a premium?

    Late 2009 first-batcher here. Lessee, my opinions... Charge what you think the market will bear. You finally have about all the production kinks worked out. You have the right to reap a handsome profit from your labors. I do personally think that a $500 Pandora would be off my shopping list...
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    Some quick Nubdate ;) (2010 - 11 - 25)

    For what it's worth, there is at least one other first-batcher who lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. If at any point I can be of help dealing with suppliers based here, let me know.
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    Help Needed Replicating Success Of Openpandora For A Netbook/laptop

    lkcl, part of the challenge is accurately figuring out lead times. For example, if it were going to be 9 months+ before you hit the market, Cortex A9 and USB 3.0 are going to look pretty necessary to me. I agree, by the way, about quality HIDs (kb, mouse/tp/ball). Look, for example, at the...
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    Where To Buy A Cheap 32Gb Sd Card?

    When buying flash memory, of course we all think about places like Newegg, Micro Center, and Tiger Direct. But don't overlook the digital camera retailers. Digital SLR cameras and digital videocameras really stress flash memory, so large reputable dealers are going to only be selling product...
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