no blogging for me
no blogging for me for a while… time for a total disconnect.
Month: March 2003
A Beginner’s Guide to TrackBack
By popular demand, we wrote up A Beginner’s Guide to TrackBack…. [Movable Type News] Good stuff…
The times, they are a changing…
The computer literacy gap between children and their grandparents may be narrowing. In fact, older people now spend so much time online that the AARP, the association for middle-age and older adults, has begun advertising on KaZaA Media Desktop, software used by millions of teenagers and young adults to swap songs online. [New York Times: … Read moreThe times, they are a changing…
MailBlocks to Challenge Hotmail, Defeat Spam
Seems very interesting and could be a winner for many people currently hooked on WebMail and getting slammed by Spam. I think they should offer a free trial though to show how easy it would be to start using a different service as the average WebMail user is not paying anything and probably reasonably comfortable … Read moreMailBlocks to Challenge Hotmail, Defeat Spam
Apple ends Safari testing…
…Though not to release to us publicly just yet. Apparently they are frustrated that the builds (v62,64 67) have been quickly making the rounds. It would seem better for the product if more rather than fewer people were involved the way the Chimera/Camino team does with daily builds. This seems to enhance bug catching and … Read moreApple ends Safari testing…
Space Imaging Gallery
just plain beautiful [via anil dash’s daily links]
Truth in Advertising…
A judge ordered Philip Morris to pay $10.1 billion in a class-action consumer fraud suit for failing to inform consumers of the dangers of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes. [New York Times: Business]
Safari v67
Safari v67 hit the ether yesterday and it is very close to being complete. The forms auto-fill and tab functionality are now within the preferences and work really well. Stability is solid and speed continues to be excellent. One thing I would like to see as an option is open links from other applications in … Read moreSafari v67
URL Manager Pro 3.0.5 released
Alco Bloom has released URL Manager Pro 3.0.5, the latest update of his excellent shareware bookmark manager for Mac OS X… [MacMinute.com] It’s great to have this back. While I really like using the bookmark manager within Safari, it’s nice to see and launch them from within any app. Not too mention send my master … Read moreURL Manager Pro 3.0.5 released
More new Palm Rumor info
According to rumors posted in Brighthand’s Discussion Forum, the Palm SG is developing a model that looks like the Tungsten W but includes built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking. It is also supposed to have 64 MB of RAM and Palm OS 5. Like the Tungsten W, it will have an integrated keyboard. Reportedly, there is a … Read moreMore new Palm Rumor info
Optimus Prime is on our side
“I got a letter from a general at the Pentagon when the name change went through and he says it was great to have the employ of the commander of the Autobots in the National Guard.” [wkyc via Jason DeFillippo’s Weblog]
A quick war observation…
It is pretty bizarre to see cars driving around in Iraq as if just going about their daily business. I have no idea what the usual traffic levels are, but there are and have been cars traveling about since the coverage started. Hardly seems like a place under attack…
ICANN from a land down under…
Just received the ICANN announcement making it official: “Australian Dr. Paul Twomey has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new President and CEO of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).” The announcement came via e-mail. I expect to have something to link to on the ICANN web site soon. … Read moreICANN from a land down under…
SONICblue to declare bankruptcy?
It looks like SONICblue, the maker of ReplayTV digital video recorders, the Rio line of MP3 players, and whole bunch of other audio and video gadgets, is about to declare bankruptcy. Trading has already been halted in the stock. Not sure how this affects anyone with a subscription to ReplayTV’s monthly service, or whether this … Read moreSONICblue to declare bankruptcy?
iPod Software Updater 1.2.6
Update delivers enhanced functionality and improved battery management. [Mac OS X Hot Downloads]
Turn your computer monitor into a high-definition television
New box from ViewSonic that lets you hook up to four A/V components (like a PC, cable box, DVD player, VCR, video game console, etc.) to the same computer monitor. But the real lure here is that the NextVision N6 HD Video Processor has a built-in TV tuner and also accepts high-definition TV signals. Read … Read moreTurn your computer monitor into a high-definition television
Al Gore – Apple Board Member
Officials at Apple Computer Inc. said today that former Vice President Al Gore has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Gore was elected to the board early today at it’s general meeting. In a statement, Gore said he had been particularly impressed with Apple’s Mac OS X operating system and the company’s commitment to the … Read moreAl Gore – Apple Board Member
Sony, Philips push home networks
Sony and Philips aim to bring MP3s and digital video to the living room with new networked home entertainment products. [BBC News | TECHNOLOGY] Sony for some silly reason decided that their product would only connect to their PCs while the Philips product seems to have some potential. They both connect to your TV and … Read moreSony, Philips push home networks
Researchers develop ultrafast Internet protocol
Caltech computer scientists have developed a new data transfer protocol for the Internet fast enough to download a full-length DVD movie in less than five seconds. The protocol is called FAST, standing for Fast Active queue management Scalable Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). The researchers have achieved a speed of 8,609 megabits per second (Mbps) by … Read moreResearchers develop ultrafast Internet protocol
The latest Panasonic’s E-Wear device
It has a 2-inch LCD screen. Will it be good enough for “Six Feet Under” fans?When docked in its cradle and connected by cable to my TV, the gizmo easily records a full episode on a 128-megabyte memory card.Check this Business 2.0 article for more details.A last word on pricing: Panasonic e-wear SV-AV30 is available … Read moreThe latest Panasonic’s E-Wear device