Why free chip samples are NOT always a good thing. Will they cost you more in the long run? Podcast: Download

An interesting fast paced video presentation about the hardware design process by Amanda Wozniak. Primarily targeted to software oriented people. (Warning, contains strong language, for those who care about such things)

A presentation by DJ Delorie called Soup to Nuts with Free Software. It highlights the current state of free open source software for end-to-end engineering and personal use. Operating systems, EDA tools, office tools etc Recorded at the Renesas Devcon 2010 event. Podcast: Download

Dave dropped by Apex Electronics in Sun Valley just outside LA, the biggest and oldest surplus electronics store in California (and probably the US?) . Come on a tour through the aladdin’s cave of surplus electronics and hardware. It’s actually pretty sad to see all this old technology just lying …

Yes, the drive time rant is back. Dave gives some choice advice to the semiconductor manufacturers. Podcast: Download