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episode 29 (1x29)

Air date: Jan 24, 2006

# Pixel Corps claims to be a "martial arts dojo for the digital artist." Founder and Chief Architect Alex Lindsay gives us a tour of the site and demos the software app. that lets you do pro-level CG in your spare time. # Firefox 2.0 is due by summer. The new version of 'Fox will totally update the look and even add an inline spell checker. # The new ATI X1900 is now the fastest uber-expensive GPU available. But, is it really available? # Tune-up an out-of-whack display for cheap: Cohost/HDTV Guru Robert Heron calibrates an HDTV with the Monster/ISF HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD ($29.95). # Viewer Question: Scott asks "Ubuntu has a program called 'Ship It' that will ship you 2 CDs...free. The install CD will even re-size your Windows XP partition and make room for the Linux install. Have you guys heard of it?" # Answer: Yes! If you're looking for a free distro of Linux, definitely check out Ubuntu's Ship It as well as these old-school and Bittorrent solutions. # Viewer Question: Jason wants to know "Is it possible to build a $500 gaming PC that will play just about every new game, or should I buy a Voodoo or Alienware system?" # Answer: Patrick says yes, Robert says no. Fortunately, a petty argument proved to be unavoidable. # And, as always, plenty of hot news and more viewer questions later in the show.