Archive for December, 2007

The presentation is now posted as PDF. If this is to be reused or reproduced, please contact David.

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UPDATE: There is a correction that is not reflected upon on the WPA2 slide.  WPA2 is not considered as “fully secured” but “secure enough.”  The key exchange is the same as WPA and thus can be attacked in the same fashion.

Have you ever wanted to create your own video games for your Xbox 360 or PC?  Come to our XNA talk by Sam Stokes from Microsoft to find out.  There you will find out how easy it is to create video games on your own.

Date: December 5, 2007
Time: 5:00PM
Location: VEC-518

Food will be provided!

One of the headlines on today’s CareerNews talks about how might employers look for people like us. Here’s an excerpt:

1. Get to know the colleges and universities in your area.
2. Host key individuals from select schools.
3. Serve on advisory boards of colleges and/or key programs within the college.
4. Provide internships to outstanding students.
5. Provide real-world projects for senior classes.
6. Invite students on a field trip to your company.
7. Be a guest lecturer.
8. Host a regional competition.
9. Participate in college career fairs.
10. Engage with alumni.

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Since we will most likely be developing software for the One Laptop Per Child platform, this article is relevant:

Microsoft has asked the designers of a low-cost Linux laptop intended for children in developing nations to redesign the system so it can accommodate its Windows XP operating system.

Source: ITNews

This might be a good event to network with people from our local professional societies. I will try to stop by there since I live not too far from the company.

10 Jan. 2008; 6-8:30pm; Northrop Grumman Space Technology S-Cafe (building R6); 2050 Marine Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

This gathering is for general members, event coordinators, and officers of local chapters of professional or technical societies in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County area. The congress will feature various local chapters of professional and technical societies presenting their groups, events, and opportunities for involvement. The event will consist of refreshments, social and networking time, short (10 minute) presentations by various local chapters about their events, and tables for the chapters to distribute information about their group and events.

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