Technology is one of Ottawa's main industries. Even with
the tech slump in recent years, the local scene is still thriving. While
there are fewer people employed in high tech overall, there's a higher
number of different companies involved in technology.
Web
cams
Judging by the number of search requests we get for traffic cams and
Parliament Hill cams, webcams are immensely popular — despite their
often tiny, grainy images. Here's a sampling of our local Web cams:
XYZ RGB
This company is providing high resolution 3-D scans for films such
as The Return of the King, The Matrix, and Catwoman.
They're using a laser scanning system developed at the National Research
Council. Their Web site has some pics, and a demo of the laser scanning
process.
LivingInternet.com Ever wonder about how the Internet was invented? How e-mail works?
This site has the answers. It's a comprehensive guide to the history
and workings of the Internet, and a great read for techies and newbies
alike. The site is run by Ottawa systems engineer Bill Stewart.
National Research Council (NRC)
Among other things, the NRC keeps track of Canada's official time.
You can check the official time online using the NRC
Web Clock, or by calling the Telephone
Talking Clock at (613) 745-1576. You can also calibrate your computer's
time by dialing up via modem.
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