Entries classified under links created during Apr 2005


Preparing for Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Installation -- Avoiding issues before and after updating
- Notes on stuff that should be backed up and other tips for a smooth upgrade. The comment thread looks promising as well with everyone reporting in with problems and opinion.
To links osx mac diversions ... on Fri 04/29/05 at 06:52 PM
Google Search: programming language
- How cool is this?
To links coding python web google ... on Fri 04/29/05 at 03:28 PM
Design by Wiki
- This is too cool.
To links wiki tools architecture ... on Thu 04/28/05 at 06:09 PM
The wrong end of the telescope?
- You'll have to excuse my ego linking but having Udell point to you is like have Carson ask you onto the Tonight Show.
To links udell rest http cool coding ... on Thu 04/28/05 at 07:32 AM
Accomplishments
- Wow! I didn't think this was actually possible. I'm sure I'll try at some point in my life but I don't have any dilusions about actually reaching Marc's level of accomplishment.
To links funny diversions geek ... on Wed 04/27/05 at 06:41 PM
JavaScript Reference
- Decent javascript reference. I really like the format but the cards are images so you can't use your browser's find to locate stuff...
Afghan woman stoned to death for adultery
- Husband has wife stoned and her adulterer whipped 100 times and released.
George Dyson - Von Neuman's Universe
- More great stuff from IT Conversations. This time a look at Von Neuman's impact on math, science, computing, etc.
Why Geeks and Nerds Are Worth It...
- About time someone noticed.
To links funny diversions geek ... on Tue 04/26/05 at 01:19 PM
God is Great, by which I mean, Very Very Large
- that's some funny shit...
Business Week predicts corporate takeover of blogs
- BusinessWeek has "Blogs" on cover but they don't get it. Predicting a massive takeover of the blogosphere by major corporations - no one is going to some shitty feed-me-PR blog. We have those today, they're called "Corporate Websites" and "Magazines"
To links blogging msm clueless web funny ... on Mon 04/25/05 at 09:21 PM
PEAR 1.4.0, meet REST 1.0
- Greg Beaver talks about some of the benefits of REST based design as he's moving PEAR from XML-RPC to standrad HTTP/URIs/XML.
To links rest soap ws web pear ... on Mon 04/25/05 at 02:49 PM
Will America's Favorite Technology Go Dark?
- Superb slashdot pile-on regarding the switching off of analog TV signals on 1/1/2006. The FCC/MSM do not know what to do since NO ONE will be switched over to digital.
Checked Exceptions are Fundamentally Flawed
- It's a shame Java doesn't have higher order functions and it's a good thing Java doesn't higher order functions.
To links java coding lisp ... on Fri 04/22/05 at 11:32 PM
Email destroys the mind faster than marijuana
- I'm sooo screwed.
The spit fight that ended my career at MSNBC
- "So, fuck it. I quit." - David Weinberger on leaving MSNBC because they're clueless.
To links blogging web journalism msnbc ... on Fri 04/22/05 at 11:21 PM
tecosystems: Five Developer Blogs You Should Read
- Awww shucks, Mr. O'Grady, I'm flattered!
To links cool diversions blogging ... on Thu 04/21/05 at 02:23 PM
Prison terms on tap for 'prerelease' pirates
- New law puts your ass in jail for 3 years for leaking a pre-release movie.
To links freeculture worry copyright ... on Wed 04/20/05 at 08:42 PM
Rupert Murdoch should buy Jon Udell.
- I wish *I* could buy Jon Udell; I'd keep him in my cubical to impress my friends.
Cornell Copyright Debate In Pieces
- The 3.5 hour copyright debate featuring all the players from the EFF, RIAA, MPAA, acedemia, etc. cut up into little pieces for ease of viewing.
To links copyright freeculture video ... on Wed 04/20/05 at 01:16 PM
Mentat Wiki
- "... a collaborative environment for exploring ways to become a better thinker."
How to patch drywall
- :)
To links tips home diy diversions ... on Wed 04/20/05 at 02:12 AM
A REST Intervention
- Koranteng ponders how it is possible for REST based systems to kick so much ass.
To links coding rest ws soap commentary ... on Tue 04/19/05 at 02:25 PM
SFP: Come see us
- Aaron Swartz writes a novella about his startup interview w/ Paul Graham et al. I'm so jealous!
Social Bookmarking Tools (I): A General Review
- Oh wow - this is the definitive work thus far I guess.
SCO to Groklaw's PJ: Who Are You?
- Haha! SCO is out of control.
To links linux foss sco funny ... on Fri 04/15/05 at 06:46 PM
The Brick Testament
- Old Testament meets Lego - brilliant!
To links funny religion diversions ... on Fri 04/15/05 at 05:52 PM
Laser-controlled headless zombie flies
- The beauty of science ladies and gentlemen.
The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Godel
- And the hits just keep on comin' - IT Conversations / Tech Nation has an interview with the author of a Godel biography.
Greasemonkey FUD
- Hi, we're Forrester Research, a division of Microsoft. -- I really didn't expect Firefox to get this much FUD thrown at it.