FreeDOS 1.0

FreeDOS 1.0 Yes, the FreeDOS Project has reached the "1.0" milestone. Download FreeDOS - or buy it on CDROM. This is a very important day for FreeDOS. A lot of you have put in so much work over the years, helping to make everything perfect. Even if you didn't contribute code, you helped out the FreeDOS Project by submitting comments and bug reports. Thank you!
What is FreeDOS

FreeDOS is a free DOS-compatible operating system for IBM-PC compatible systems. FreeDOS is made of up many different, separate programs that act as "packages" to the overall FreeDOS Project.

These days, there are three main uses of FreeDOS:

1. To run old DOS games (like DOOM, etc.)
2. To run old business software that only supports DOS
3. To support an embedded DOS system, such as a computerized cash register or till

You can run FreeDOS on pretty much anything. While can run FreeDOS on a dedicated PC, now it's most often run inside a PC emulator. You can find PC emulators for all computer platforms (Windows, Linux, Mac.) If you are new to DOS, we recommend you use an emulator to install and boot FreeDOS.

FreeDOS is open source software; you can view and edit our source code. Most FreeDOS programs are distributed under the GNU General Public License ("GNU GPL") which means they are not only open source software, but they are Free software. Because of this, FreeDOS would not exist were it not for all the people who contribute to it. Even if you didn't write code, you helped out the FreeDOS Project by submitting comments and bug reports.

We welcome new members to FreeDOS. You can help contribute to the FreeDOS Project by downloading our latest release and telling us what you think. We have a bug tracking system that helps you report problems and submit requests, and otherwise tell us how to improve FreeDOS. By participating in the development and debugging process, you help everyone.

http://freedos.sourceforge.net/

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Dill Pickle Light Source

Dill Pickle Light Source: "Pickle Light Source!

The first time I saw this was at an AAPT meeting in Philly PA by Physics Legend, Harry Rheams, currently of Eastern HS in NJ. The procedure is simple:

1. Get a pickle.
2. Jam electrical wires into opposite ends of said pickle.
3. Plug wires into AC socket.

Notice, 'Plug in...' comes LAST! Keep in mind, you are dealing with LIVE AC! Use common sense and all possible caution! I grabbed ahold of one of the wires while discussing it infront of a group of Physics Pholks at Rutgers a few years back and got a rude awakening! Made the demo much more interesting for the audience, but ruined my day (not to mention my shorts...)."

Lights should be dimmed to see the effect. I use a simple lamp cord ripped from an old lamp, duh... Expose the wiring at the ends of each wire. Wrap the wires around 16d (16 'penny') nails. Either clamp wires onto nails with aligator clips or tape in place. It's that simple.
Now, place the pickle on a non-metal platform. I use a hunk of 12"x12" pine shelving. This insulated the electrical stuff from any nearby metal on the table. Insert one nail into each end of the pickle. HINT: I inset the nails so they are perpendicular to each other. ie So if the pickle rolls, only one of the nails will contact the wood.
Now, step back and plug in the wires. Nothing will be immediately noticeable. About 15 or so seconds later, a loud buzzing sound is heard. Then, suddenly, the pickle lights up like a little green flourescent light bulb! It will also smoke a little and stink. Ignore these effects...
Harry did this with a hot dog and forks instead of a pickle and nails. Use your imagination!

EXPLANATION : For a detailed, much more detailed than I thought, go to Ask A Scientist Site. I removed my meager explanation of this after reading a few 'real' science explanations...

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