A Few Screws Left Over

Monday, November 11, 2002

Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.2 was released today.
8:03:43 PM

Macromedia announces Contribute. Desktop software for editing static HTML sites. In a way this is kinda cool, but in a way it isn't. It sounds like a great way to allow people to edit content, but it only works on Windows desktops. And, knowing Macromedia, it'll be incredibly expensive to deploy. [Scripting News]
2:24:33 PM

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What is Konfabulator? I signed up for the beta. Can't wait to try it out, whatever it is.
2:16:47 PM

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Studios unveil 'films to download'. Five major studios team up to allow movie fans to legally download films over the internet. If there are no strings attached here, then this is brilliant... if only the music industry had caught on so quickly they'd be even more filthy rich right now. The movie industry has a chance to beat P2P popularity to the punch with an effective solution. I think the music industry still has a chance for this as well, although they're burning so many bridges at the moment. [BBC News | TECHNOLOGY]
2:10:18 PM

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Microsoft extends hand on low-cost PDAs. The software giant teams up with Samsung to develop a design for low-cost handhelds, a market dominated by rival Palm. The PDA in question may cost $199. The Palm Zire costs $99, and doesn't support a robber baron. [CNET News.com]
2:02:27 PM

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NewtSync 0.2d posted.
11:59:03 AM

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The moral case for war. Bob Kerrey, ex-senator, Vietnam vet and Bush critic, tells Salon why liberals should support ousting Saddam. This is the first article that I've seen that provides a somewhat plausible case for action in Iraq. I knew Bob Kerrey when i grew up and was too young to appreciate what a brilliant man he is. [Salon.com]
11:48:08 AM

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Hearing military planes buzzing constantly over Cupertino and Sunnyvale, I can't help but think of Windows as a potential terrorist tool. With the bulk of the US using the same proprietary, insecure OS (Windows) and with many using Outlook, a carefully designed and particularly nasty virus could bring the business world to its knees. Microsoft has stated various gaping security holes as an argument against opening their source to the public. But how can they be sure that all of their employees are loyal to the interests of Microsoft and the US? Just like our government has several branches as a system of checks and balances (in theory, anyway), the world should be using several types of OS in case one goes totally awry.
11:22:21 AM

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Bush's Way Is Clear to Press His Agenda for the Economy. With his party in control and his political standing solidified, President Bush can confront the economy on his terms. By Richard W. Stevenson. The real world must not hold this view, since the market started tumbling again right after the latest election. [New York Times: NYT HomePage]
10:55:12 AM

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A cool new Mac game: Aquataxx. Play against other users on the 'Net. It's the simple games that get me addicted. Not Doom, not Resident Evil (well, maybe a little), but simple stuff like Tetris, Pac Man, etc. Proof that I'm a child of the 80s, I suppose. If it's too complicated for the bulky but simple Atari joystick, then it's not worth playing. :-)
9:27:45 AM

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ComputerWorld: PHP Everywhere!. PHP rocks. It's fast, free, and simple, and has support for everything under the sun. I just can't believe it's taken so long to catch on.
9:24:04 AM

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Wired: Why MS 'Ruling' Is Dangerous. This doesn't even touch MS's EULA, which basically gives them access to users' data; or the fact that if you install new hardware (such as a new video card) you have to call MS and get permission to boot your system again.
8:58:09 AM

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