Hak5

Hosted by Darren Kitchen and Shannon Morse. New episodes Tuesdays.

Put together by a band of IT ninjas, security professionals and hardcore gamers, Hak5 isn't your typical tech show. We take on hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Then we wrap it all up with a... Read More

Linux Hacking the Zipit, SMS Scripting Google Voice, and Chrome OS

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 – running time 45:09

Nothing makes us happier than hacking an inexpensive gadget to run just about any Linux app.

Nothing makes us happier than hacking an inexpensive gadget to run just about any Linux app -- and that's exactly what Shannon Morse is doing this week on Hak5. We're also joined by Jason Appelbaum for a little Google Voice SMS scripting with Java or PHP libraries, and Darren Kitchen has gone googly for Chrome OS. Prepare the popcorn it's technolust time!

Google Voice SMS Scripting with Java and J-Bomb

Google voice is a powerful multi-use tool that could be used as a free SMS aggregator, that could be leveraged for anything you could come up that would fit into 140 charters, like a text based adventure game or a sms bbs. There are several different libraries that people have developed to take full advantage of Google voice's features: Java Libary, PHP Libary, or for those who just want the raw unofficial API. The sky is the limit with this, the code that was showed is up on the forums, so head over there and get those idea up there.

--Jason Appelbaum

PS: Doesn't J-Bomb sound like some sort of netbeans module?

08:23 | Play

Unlocking Linux on the Zipit Z2, a $50 Hacktop

The Zipit Z2 is an inexpensive wireless handheld instant messaging device by Zipit Wireless. It sports WiFi, a color 320x240 display, backlit keyboard and similar CPU and memory to that of a last-gen smart phone.

It's also a prime candidate for some hacking. In this segment we'll unlock the device and install Debian, X, and Pidgin. The Z2 also has potential for emulators, video streaming and more.

Rather than repeat what has already been well documented we'll link to these helpful Zipit Z2 hacking resources:

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About the Show

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Show Title:
Hak5
Description:
Hak5 isn't your typical tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Sep 7, 2008
Episodes:
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