New Windows – Vista Review
I’m wondering if anyone at MS even uses Windows? Modern operating systems like Linux and Mac OS X operate under a security model where even administrative users don’t get full access to certain features unless they provide an in-place logon before performing any task that might harm the system. This type of security model protects […]
OpenSSL gets NIST certifications
Agencies setting up sensitive virtual private networks now have an open-source alternative. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has certified OpenSSL, an open-source library of encryption algorithms, as meeting Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 Level 1 standards, according to the Open Source Software Institute of Hattiesburg, Miss. ?This validation will save us hundreds of […]
What does a small business want from a website?
There are many small businesses that, even in this day and age, don’t have a website or have one that just sits there and does nothing. What they want is a website that makes money instead of costing money. A site that is search engine friendly will assist in accomplishing this goal. That way the […]
Google Calendar
With Google Calendar, it’s easy to keep track of all your life’s important events in one place. You can add events and send invitations effortlessly, share your schedule with friends and family, and search for events you might enjoy. View by day, week, or month Move forward and backward Choose which days to display Quick […]
Beginner’s Guide to Search Engine Optimization
A great free guide to Search Engine Optimization that anyone can use. This guide provides a complete overview of many of the processes, techniques and strategies used by professional search engine optimization specialists. More…
Introducing ajaxWrite
The look, feel, and functionality of Microsoft Word, in a completely web-based AJAX platform. Try ajaxWrite today, and experience first-hand how AJAX applications are changing the way the web works, and redefining the software industry. It’s free ? no signup, no registration, nothing to install. Functionality AjaxWrite is a streamlined word processor, comparable to Microsoft […]
Accessibility Color Wheel
This is an invaluable tool for picking colors. It’s very cool too. Use: Choose a foreground color by pointing the mouse over the wheel or the grey stripe and click. Then click the “Background” button and choose a background color the same way. If OK becomes visible down here the color pair is good for […]
2006 SourceForge.net Community Choice Awards
The to the first annual SourceForge.net Community Choice Awards. Voting closed on March 23. Winners were announced at the Slashdot Lounge at LinuxWorld Expo, Boston, April 5. SourceForge.net is the world’s largest Open Source software development web site, hosting more than 100,000 projects and over 1,000,000 registered users with a centralized resource for managing projects, […]
Open source vs. proprietary management tools
Open source software is a concept that I believe in and support. I have written more about it here. In deciding between open source and proprietary management tools, an organization may have to decide whether it’s willing to forgo some niche features in exchange for a less costly tool that does 80% of what its […]
Current style in web design
One of my favorite sites. Current best practice in graphic design for the web, kind of boiled down into an edible form. More…
