# Summary of ##hplusroadmap IRC Log (Dec 12, 2012)

• A discussion about Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) took place, with one user mentioning they created a MIDI-sequencer with a live improvisation interface rather than a full DAW.

• Kanzure shared a Wired article about DIYbio in Europe: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-12/12/biohacking-europe, and participants briefly discussed obtaining biological cultures and nutrients for DIY biology projects.

• There was a technical discussion about FPGAs, with recommendations for Xilinx Spartan-6 boards and notes about Xilinx potentially dropping support for older models like Spartan-3 and 3e.

• Kanzure mentioned a security breach at ExploitHub where a list of exploits was leaked, including vulnerabilities in Opera Browser, Cisco VPN Client, and Internet Explorer.

• North Korea's satellite launch was discussed, with users sharing tracking information (http://www.n2yo.com/?s=39026) and noting that it was launched southward rather than northward.

• Kanzure mentioned working on a Pokemon-related project, specifically replacing the "shitty rgbds build system" with a custom Haskell compiler.

• A brief discussion about basalt fiber as a material occurred, with one user noting it should be cheaper than glass fiber but questioning whether it's comparable to carbon fiber.