Archive for August, 2007

Christopher Browne: Non-SQL Databases for Linux

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Christopher Browne writes about Non-SQL Databases for Linux.

Ultimate Blonde Joke

Friday, August 10th, 2007

My defense for this “joke post”? Today is Friday. Get over it.

Banking Crisis Spreads to Second Life Virtual World

Friday, August 10th, 2007

Stephen Hutcheon writes that Jitters in Second Life as bank shuts doors. Is this art imitating life?

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Facebook Adds Javascript Support to API

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Jonathan Lipps writes Facebook App Devs Get Javascript.

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Is Desktop Linux Happening?

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Steven J. Vaughan Nichols writes about the Linux desktop revolution. Dell and Lenovo now offer Linux preloaded. Can HP be far behind?

Kirix Strata — Browser + Database (beta)

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Guy Kewney writes about Kirix Strata, a unique blend of browser plus powerful database engine for Linux and Windows.

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Armand Duplessis: Facebook API Used by OpenID Provider

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

Armand Duplessis explains how the Facebook API is used by an OpenID provider.

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LinuxLinks News: Linux Equvalents to Popular Windows Software

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

LinuxLinks presents a table showing Linux equvalents to popular Windows software. Very handy. [via LXer]

National Public Radio Podcasts via Facebook

Monday, August 6th, 2007

National Public Radio (NPR) has a cool new podcast application in Facebook.

Interview with a VoIP Hacker

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Peter Macauley pointed me to a great 22 minute podcast with plain talk on VoIP hacking with a Sicko movie twist.

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Sky & Telescope — This Week’s Sky at a Glance

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Sky & Telescope regularly presents This Week’s Sky at a Glance. Make your life richer. Check it out. [via LifeHacker]

FlightStats — Check Flight Status

Monday, August 6th, 2007

FlightStats provides information on flight from one city to another. Good stuff.