Monthly archive for January 2008
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Testing jsMath
Saturday, den 26. January 2008 This is a test of jsMath, which I have now enabled on the blog. JsMath is an implementation of the TeX math layout engine, in JavaScript. To view the math, you need only install a few fonts, which you can find at this font download page. Here’s an example: the Euler product identity for the Riemann […]jsmath, math | 2 Kommentare »
My Open Wireless Network
Wednesday, den 16. January 2008 Bruce Schneier has an excellent article on why he does not enable WEP or WPA on his home wireless network. He mentions a number of good reasons for keeping his wireless network open, but I think it all boils down to one phrase: “To me, it’s basic politeness”. I find it rather annoying if I go […]Uncategorized | 0 Kommentar »
2008 joint AMS/MAA meetings
Thursday, den 10. January 2008 I just returned from a fantastic trip to the 2008 American Mathematical Society/Mathematical Association of America joint meetings. This was my first ever trip to the largest meeting of mathematicians in the world. There were lots and lots and lots of talks in almost every imaginable subfield in mathematics. Thankfully, I went to almost none […]math, sage | 1 Kommentar »