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Microsoft opens itself to ODF and PDF and XPS and even OASIS (Computer World)

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:41:50 GMT

It's IT Blogwatch in which Microsoft suddenly supports open document standards. And there doesn't appear to be a lawsuit or a judgment lurking behind the decision. Not to mention a whole lotta LEGOs ... read more

Source : Computer World (subscribe)

Zend Developer Zone: Data Migration and Import Examples (PHP Developper)

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:16:52 GMT

The Zend Developer Zone has a new article that supplements a podcast from the PHP Abstract series recently given by Lorna Mitchell on "Data Importing". It is a simple walkthrough of some examples of the techniques mentioned in the podcast. It is much easier to visualise queries and data structures if written down, so here we look at an example of each of the points mentioned. His example converts...

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Fedora + Soccer = Ronaldo-Esque Technique (QNX)

donotreply@osnews.com (David Adams) — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:25:47 GMT

Cnet reports: "Fedora is the operating system of choice for AllemaniACs' winning robot in the RoboCup, a soccer tournament played between robots. Fedora has fueled AllemaniACs' victories in 2006 and 2007, and appears to be poised to raise the cup again in 2008." For anyone interested in using Fedora in robotics, a special interest group for robotics has been started within the Fedora Project to support...

Source : QNX (subscribe)

Developer Tutorials Blog: Hacking Wordpress When Youâ€™ve Forgotten Your Password (PHP Developper)

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:58:36 GMT

The Developer Tutorials blog has an article posted today about how you can "hack" your WordPress installation if you happen to forget the password for your account: Do you have multiple Wordpress self-hosted blogs? If so, you've likely run into a scenario where you just canâ€™t remember your password. With Wordpress 2.5 and 2.5.1 thereâ€™s an annoying bug that sometimes generates passwords that don't...

Source : PHP Developper (subscribe)

Harun Yayli's Blog: memcache.php stats like apc.php (PHP Developper)

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:02:59 GMT

Inspired by the nice web interface that the Alternative PHP Cache provides (apc), Harun Yayli decided to hack together his own version for the memcache caching software. For a long time I was looking for a nice web interface like the apc.php (comes with the apc's source) that displays whole nine yards of stats. [...] Anyways, I decided to rip write my own. Totally based on the original apc.php (I...

Source : PHP Developper (subscribe)

Drag and Drop Visual Programming (User Driven Modelling)

noreply@blogger.com (Peter Hale) — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:08:00 GMT

2 main conclusions resulted from examining the history of end-user computing :- • Research that created prototype systems for specialist users, school children, and other researchers and programmers, but failed to take make headway in the mass market can be reused with more up to date technology to assist development. • More pragmatic research that involved creation of tools for the mass market, but...

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Intrinsic Member Properties: The MEMBER_CAPTION Property (Database Journal)

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:29 GMT

Architect Bill Pearson introduces the intrinsic MEMBER_CAPTION property. In hands-on exercises, we gain exposure to the use of the property in generating simple lists, as well as datasets to support report parameter picklists.

Source : Database Journal (subscribe)

Explore : Databases, Software

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition - Part 23 - Manual Upgrade from Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) (Database Journal)

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:18:59 GMT

Part 23 of this series reviews manual workarounds to migrate from MSDE-based installations, when running an in-place upgrade of individual instances isn't possible. Additional factors that should be considered during migration to SQL Server 2005 Express Edition are also covered.

Source : Database Journal (subscribe)

Explore : Databases, Software

Jeff Atwood's Blog: PHP Sucks, But It Doesn't Matter (PHP Developper)

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:57:12 GMT

There's an interesting post Jeff Atwood has made to his blog about PHP - its lack of standards, the way the language is structured and why none of that matters when it comes to its popularity. PHP isn't so much a language as a random collection of arbitrary stuff, a virtual explosion at the keyword and function factory. He includes links to several other articles that follow the "PHP sucks" train...

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NHL uses Web 2.0 to hook fans into following Stanley Cup playoffs (Computer World)

Thu, 22 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

The National Hockey League hopes that its new online video network and upcoming Web site overhaul can help it boost interest in their sport.

Source : Computer World (subscribe)

Explore : Hockey, NHL, Technology, Web 2

Google’s New Maps API for Flash (Programmable Web)

Thu, 22 May 2008 06:48:02 GMT

Last week, Google announced the Google Maps API for Flash , the latest extension of their extremely popular Google Maps API .

Source : Programmable Web (subscribe)

Explore : Google, Technology, Web 2

NetBeans As PHP IDE : Resources and New Tutorials and More Coolthreads (cld)

Thu, 22 May 2008 05:05:00 GMT

There are some nice new tutorials and resources for PHP development in NetBeans. More....

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Claudia Kotchka Leaves Procter & Gamble. (BusinessWeek Online )

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:41:31 GMT

RitaSue Siegel just pinged me that Claudia Kotchka, the vp of innovation, design and strategy at P&G is leaving. This is huge. She is a giant in design and second only to A.G. Lafley himself in spreading the culture of...

Source : BusinessWeek Online (subscribe)

Working With Design Patterns: Interpreter (Developer.com)

Thu, 22 May 2008 04:15:41 GMT

Many of the design patterns lead a double life—the structure of some patterns are exactly alike, but the intent differs. An interpreter is a composite whose purpose is to support interpretation of a simple grammar.

Source : Developer.com (subscribe)

Explore : Open Source, Software

Despamming Venus Mememes List (Sam Ruby)

Thu, 22 May 2008 02:56:22 GMT

I just committed a change to Venus that lets one configure a list of URIs which are not to be included in the mememe list. Example usage: [mememe.plugin] spam: http://services.google.com/feedback/abg One simply lists URIs separated by white space (I personally prefer to do this one per line) and these URIs will be eliminated from the list.

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40 Professional Icon Sets For Free Download (Smashing Magazine)

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:23:53 GMT

When it comes to icons , web designers and graphic artists have an excellent opportunity to showcase their craft, prove their experience and explore their creativity. A sweet, nice icon set is a perfect showcase of designer’s work and a powerful instrument to build up your reputation online. In fact, designers make use of it, creating absolutely amazing icon sets and offering them for free download....

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Talking Cool Stuff With Critical Mass in Chicago. (BusinessWeek Online )

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:34:31 GMT

I visited the great digs of digital experience design house Critical Mass today and was wowed with the terrific work they are doing. Critical Mass as design thinking and methodology down cold, with greaat insights into consumer culture, the customer...

Source : BusinessWeek Online (subscribe)

Blender 3D Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery (Packt Book Feed)

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Blender 3D Architecture, Buildings, and Scenery Forthcoming - Create photorealistic 3D architectural visualizations of buildings, interiors, and environmental scenery This book is about creating realistic models of building exteriors and interiors, and surrounding environment and scenery. See More

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Explore : Design, Fine Arts

Bits : Java SE 6 Update 10 new build,Developing Java on Solaris,OpenOffice Presentation Extension (cld)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:43:00 GMT

Three bits on the new Java SE 6 update 10 build, the new OpenOffice 3 presentation console and developing Java apps on Solaris.

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Explore : OpenOffice, Software

Time for an update! (Ben Poole)

Wed, 21 May 2008 20:25:02 GMT

Gordon Bennett, I have turned into such a slack-arse these past few months eh? I sincerely apologise, but these things happen. So, for anyone interested, here is a wee update of recent notable events (for the impatient, I’ve stuck the obligatory DominoWiki update in there first!) DominoWiki 1.2 is ready. A few bits of packaging and documentation, and it's all yours. There are a few things that need...

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