# Key Points from IRC Log (August 21, 2011)

• A discussion about creating an open-source alternative to Dropbox was initiated, suggesting reimplementing the server protocol while using the existing Dropbox client.

• Jeff Greason's "Settlement Strategy for NASA" was shared (http://moonandback.com/2011/06/12/jeff-greason-a-settlement-strategy-for-nasa/), likely discussing space colonization approaches.

• Several bioinformatics resources were requested, with a focus on database persistence issues and "link death" in scientific publications, including papers on the half-life of biological databases.

• WebGL technologies for 3D visualization were extensively discussed, including the BioDigital Human model (http://www.biodigitalhuman.com/), a WebGL brain viewer for MRI data, and various WebGL frameworks like SceneJS.

• A Harvard MRI brain viewer using WebGL was shared (http://www.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/~rudolph/webgl/brain_viewer/brain_viewer.html), demonstrating the application of web-based 3D visualization to medical imaging.

• The conversation noted a Stanford AI course that had attracted over 100,000 prospective students through its open approach, indicating growing interest in accessible AI education.

• Resources for CAD models were discussed, including Google Warehouse, Thingiverse, Traceparts, and 3DPartsStream, highlighting the need for repositories of common parts for design work.