OS X Intel Threading Blocks Troublshooting

Compilation Issues

After downloading the Intel Building Threading Blocks Version 1.1, the installer was executed. After installation, the script to setup environmental variables was executed as instructed in the install.txt file. Next, an attempt to compile the sub_string_finder example was made, but failed. The reason for failure is that the symbolic link at /Library/Frameworks/TBB.framework/Libraries was broken. To fix this, the link was deleted, and a new one pointing to the correct location was made:

ln -s /Library/Frameworks/TBB.framework/Versions/1.1/ia32/cc4.0.1_os10.4.4/lib /Library/Frameworks/TBB.framework/Libraries

The path of course is dependent on the specific machine, so just reference the link to the lib folder which contains the libtbb.dylib files.

XCode

After fixing the symbolic link, compilation should work correctly. To make a project to utilize the Intel Threading Building blocks, simply add libtbb.dylib or any other of the libraries desired from /Library/Frameworks/TBB.framework/Libraries to the prject. This can be accomplished by clicking Project...Add to Project, and then selecting the appropriate file.

Lightning detection

NASA sponsors an interesting program called INSPIRE. Volunteers from around the United States have formed a network of Very Low Frequency Radio receivers. The network contains over 1000 stations, and anyone can join. They even offer the receiver, however it costs $80 and has to be assembled. Still, it is definately a step in the right direction for anyone interested in such things. Here is the main website: http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/inspire/.