SCI, which Sierra referred to as both the “SCript Interpreter” and the “Sierra Creative Interpreter”, is a p-machine style virtual machine for executing platform-independant, object-oriented code. SCI was designed for 16 bit little endian computers, although there were later attempts to create 32 bit versions, LSCI, and SCI32. SCI was exclusively used by Sierra On-Line, Inc., to run its computer game series, with titles like Leisure Suit Larry 2-7, Space Quest 3-6, King’s Quest 4-6, Quest for Glory 1-4, and several others.

FreeSCI can decompress and load SCI0 resource files, load and link position-independant SCI scripts, execute SCI bytecode, display SCI0 pic, view, and cursor graphics, draw text according to information stored in the font resource, interpret SCI0 sound resources, and provide input events to the SCI bytecode. In short, it can run SCI0 games.

Release notes:

Second public release of freesci. This still may have a few problems (like on the F200 I drop the sound as low as possible off the start cause it’s WAAAY too loud 😉 )
Other than that seems to be shaping up quite nice 😉

Source can be downloaded from: http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,46,2737

http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,20,2690

A collection of 31 puzzle games, some new, some old (like Minesweeper and Sudoku). A GP2X port (by Ledow) of Simon Tatham’s Portable Puzzle Collection, with some extras thrown in: Music by Dr Lou. Maze3D game. Mosco game. Some “unfinished” games from Simon Tatham.

http://archive.gp2x.de/cgi-bin/cfiles.cgi?0,0,0,0,25,2736

Ever been out and about and wished you knew where the closet library was to entertain your kids for a while? Well now you can find them with Library. Library will find the closest public library to your current location with a simple tap. Upon opening the application, your iPhone will ask for your permission to obtain your current location via GPS. Once it’s located you, Library will locate the closest public library to that location. Never be without knowing where your closest library is again!

http://appshopper.com/lifestyle/library

Instant Domain Check (iDomain for short) is an app for quickly searching for .com, .net, and .org domain names & checking for domain availability. It is currently the fastest app that can “reliably” tell you whether a domain name is available or not. Also, iDomain is much faster and easier than loading a domain search website in Safari.

If a domain name is available, you have the ability to register the domain through either GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com

If the domain name is taken, you have the ability to Backorder it, view name suggestions, do a whois lookup to determine name servers, ownership information, etc, or you can view the website.

The software also features an “Instant” checking feature that can check for domain availability as you type (this works best if you have a fast network connection). You also have the option of using “Standard” mode so that the domain availability is only checked after you click the “Go” button.

http://appshopper.com/utilities/instant-domain-check

TheGoodBlogs Explorer – the best way to discover new blogs.

They say variety is the spice of life. So why keep reading the same blogs every day? On the other hand, who’s got time to browse new blogs hoping to find something interesting. TheGoodBlogs Explorer will show you blogs you probably never saw before without having to visit each blog. Blogs that will make you laugh, smile, cry and learn a little.

Every time you launch TheGoodBlogs Explorer, we show you 10 great blogs from our TheGoodBlogs community. Covering over 20 categories including Moms, Food, Business, Technology, Politics, Marketing and lots more, you’re sure to find something just for you.

http://appshopper.com/news/thegoodblogs-explorer

Tired of waiting in line, or need a quick laugh? Shake A Board is here, the simple and easy to use iPhoneiPod Touch application. Simply just give the device a gentle shake and a new random Bart Simpson ChalkBoard quote is generated, it doesn’t get any simpler then that. Perfect for those quiet times in the office, or anytime you could use a nice smirk or pick me up.

http://appshopper.com/entertainment/bart-board

Fun newspaper headlines generator…

http://appshopper.com/entertainment/awesome-iheadlines-amazing-newspaper-headlines-generator

If you’ve ever flown United to Hawaii you’ve probably played the Halfway to Hawaii game. This application computes your estimated halfway time based on air speed, headwind, total distance, and takeoff time. You’re already halfway to the prize!

You’ll need to adjust the time based on the complexity of the route and other factors as they determine the winner based on the actual time that they reach the halfway point. Generally you’ll need to add 5 to 10 minutes to the estimated time.

http://appshopper.com/travel/halfway-to-hawaii

Ringtone Recorder is the FIRST AND ONLY iPhone application that lets you record anything and make your own iPhone ringtones for yourself or friends. Using the built-in iPhone microphone you can record up to 30 seconds of audio of anything. Act out your favorite movie scenes, favorite viral videos, favorite late night comedy skits, favorite songs, whatever.

This application is free for a limited time only!

http://appshopper.com/entertainment/ringtone-recorder

Symmetrizr symmetrizes pictures.

http://appshopper.com/photography/symmetrizr