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LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 04:11 AM
I just ordered: http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates/SearchDetail.asp?productID=13430 (from another site) and was wondering if anyone had any luck with it on Linux, specifically, Ubuntu. While we are at it, how about Vista?

My forces desparately need this arsenal, please respond. I constantly go out into the world with only my laptop and need protection.

-EDIT Found this, any success in Gutsy?

^I remembered posting a link to another thread, but it was for 7.04, so any new issues welcome
MethodOne
November 5th, 2007, 05:01 PM
Would these links help you?

http://cole.homedns.org/usb_missile_launcher.php
http://scott.weston.id.au/software/pymissile/
LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 06:22 PM
Would these links help you?

http://cole.homedns.org/usb_missile_launcher.php
http://scott.weston.id.au/software/pymissile/

Thanks, that is a slightly different model, but probably are the same on the inside. I did find a thread on this, that was for 7.04 and was wondering if there are any new issues, or if Gutsy comes with the driver :-)

It seems easy to get working on Linux, and the Windows thing may work in Wine anyway.
Ultra Magnus
November 5th, 2007, 06:30 PM
My Armed forces are constantly demanding me to invest in one of these... so i'd be interested to know how well it works on gutsy...
corney91
November 5th, 2007, 07:32 PM
My Armed forces are constantly demanding me to invest in one of these... so i'd be interested to know how well it works on gutsy...

With an avatar of Chuck Norris, why do you need one? :p
Gremlinzzz
November 5th, 2007, 07:37 PM
With an avatar of Chuck Norris, why do you need one? :p

cause chuck Norris is a senior citizen
Weidbrewer
November 5th, 2007, 07:40 PM
With an avatar of Chuck Norris, why do you need one? :p

Target practice for his fists.
LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 10:25 PM
My Armed forces are constantly demanding me to invest in one of these... so i'd be interested to know how well it works on gutsy...

I'll keep the people informed. I'll be able to actively fight against the Windows people now!
FG123
November 5th, 2007, 11:02 PM
That is the single most awsome USB device in the history of the universe.
LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 11:03 PM
That is the single most awsome USB device in the history of the universe.

No, the USB Toaster (http://store.theonion.com/gotcha-gift-box-usb-toaster-p-71.html) is.

I can't wait to get it, along with another USB toy I ordered.
-grubby
November 5th, 2007, 11:05 PM
No, the USB Toaster (http://store.theonion.com/gotcha-gift-box-usb-toaster-p-71.html) is.

I can't wait to get it, along with another USB toy I ordered.

you beat me to mentioning the USB toaster. NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 11:08 PM
you beat me to mentioning the USB toaster. NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perhaps I should also mention this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V21420/103-6406952-2173410 (That is the other thing I got)
-grubby
November 5th, 2007, 11:11 PM
Perhaps I should also mention this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V21420/103-6406952-2173410 (That is the other thing I got)

I wonder when the USB powered vacuum cleaner comes out!
LaRoza
November 5th, 2007, 11:12 PM
I wonder when the USB powered vacuum cleaner comes out!

...with USB 3.0, which should be finished by the end of next year.

Actually, there is a prototype vacuum cleaner, but it isn't USB powered. (Windows Vista, it really sucks)
Nekiruhs
November 6th, 2007, 12:01 AM
I wonder when the USB powered vacuum cleaner comes out!
Now.
(http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/tiny-usb-powered-desk-vacuum-totally-doesnt-suck/)
-grubby
November 6th, 2007, 12:03 AM
Now.
(http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/tiny-usb-powered-desk-vacuum-totally-doesnt-suck/)

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LaRoza
November 6th, 2007, 12:07 AM
Now.
(http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/03/tiny-usb-powered-desk-vacuum-totally-doesnt-suck/)

Whoda thunk it?
p_quarles
November 6th, 2007, 12:08 AM
No love for the USB Mini Fridge (http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/chill-out/usb-mini-fridge-chills-drinks-fast-right-at-your-desk-262124.php) [gizmodo]? :)
Ender Black
November 6th, 2007, 12:08 AM
Oh crap oh crap oh crap oh crap....

I got to this point in the How-to:


sudo rmmod {e,o,u}hci-hcd hid

Then the bloody thing would not go past the MAKE command.

Now, I have no USB support...how do I reverse above command so I can use my mouse?

I should have waited for a review of the process.....
Ender Black
November 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM
nevermind...false alarm...simple reboot was all that was required...phew
Darko-TheRaven
November 6th, 2007, 01:29 AM
YES the toaster is definitely the best.

BTW i made my own usb laser pointer. ^_^
LaRoza
November 6th, 2007, 02:10 AM
USB can power anything assuming it can supply the power, using something, like the Missile Launcher, is more impressive.
blithen
November 6th, 2007, 02:20 AM
USB can power anything assuming it can supply the power, using something, like the Missile Launcher, is more impressive.

Yeah I really like that. Coolest toy ever! And maybe the mini frigde
LaRoza
November 12th, 2007, 09:38 PM
Both referenced methods, in the first page did not work in Gutsy. I am holding on to hope, but this is why I dual boot...

It works in Vista, although it doesn't say it does.

Now, I will set up my laptop (with Vista) and head out into the world. I wonder what I can get away with? I can't wait for my class tomorrow...