Apple Boot Camp Public Beta
If you happen to have an Intel based Mac and a copy of Windows XP Professional SP2, make sure to check out Boot Camp Public Beta from Apple.
Update: I’ve successfully installed Windows XP on my iMac with no major issues and it runs flawlessly. I installed Battlefield 2 last night to do a bit of testing with games and was surprised just how well it ran. I’ll be outlining my experience in a little more detail here this weekend along with a few gaming benchmarks.
Wow, this is just what I’ve been waiting for. Being a new owner of an Intel iMac, I have been anxiously watching the dual boot scene until a safe alternative came about.
Some Progress
A lot of progress has been made on my quest to reboot on May 1st. The image after the jump is a little glimpse as to the look for the new design, but I don’t want to give anything away just yet.
My work on the redesign, along with a couple of other projects is the reason for my absense for the last little bit. I’ve got a couple of projects that will be rolling out before the end of April, both of which are turning out quite well so far.
My resolve to write more regularly here is still strong, and I’ll try to post a little here and there while trying to get things wrapped up for the CSS Reboot, so “stay tuned”.
Ta-da Lists Widget
The Ta-da Lists Widget has been released on the world by Keegan, Ryan, and Noah.
I’m glad this one lived to see the light of day, I’m sure I’ll be making extensive use of it. Cheers for the hard work guys.
People Still Don’t Get It
Even after the last fiasco, people still don’t seem to get it… via Business Logs
Never Miss A TV Show Again
How to Subscribe to TV Shows Using The Democracy Player, Bittorrent, & RSS
Found via Greg.
Safari Shell Execution Exploit
Those of you that use OS X and may be worried about the latest exploit to hit the newswire - the Safari Shell Execution Exploit. Fear not, it doesn’t pose a severe security risk…yet.
John Gruber explains the exploit in this post: The Safari Shell Script Execution Exploit
Rebooting…Again…
Yes, there is a new design coming for this site as I have stated on a couple of previous occasions. But…the wait for it will be a little bit further in the future than I previously anticipated.
I decided that if I entered the CSS Reboot I would be able to give myself a bit more time to complete the design. And hopefully I’ll be able to give it that little extra touch that I wouldn’t have time for if the design was pushed out the door in a hurry.
So, keep an eye on my profile at CSS Reboot…Something good is coming on May 1st. In the meantime though, I plan to try to keep up the regular posting here. Even if it is these short little posts I’ve been tossing up the last week or so.
Snook’s Prototype Cheatsheet
Anyone that uses the Prototype Javascript Framework should really take a look at Jonathan Snook’s Prototype Cheatsheet.
As I type this a copy of the cheatsheet is rolling out of my printer to find its way onto my office wall. I suggest you do the same.
Some People Just Don’t Get It
When will people realize that you just can’t steal another’s work and stamp your name on it?
Anyone who’s ever had a piece of work ripped will appreciate this post by Mike Rundle: Ylunch.com and High5Advertising Are Thieves.
Update: Here’s another post with more information from Brady J. Frey: high5advertising & yLunch borrow Stopdesign’s… design?
Fanning The Flames
Now, I really hate to stir the pot and fan the flames on the Mac vs. PC issue, but a couple of things have come across the news wire in the past couple of days that are definitely worth mentioning.
Bill, if you’re listening, it’s moves like this that are causing people to scramble to the Apple or Open Source side of the fence. What the hell were you thinking?
So hypothetically, say I buy a copy of Windows XP, and install it on my machine. Then a few months later decide to upgrade my motherboard because AMD has released some crazy new CPU that I can’t wait to cram into my machine. Next, I’ll reinstall Windows…but wait…I need a new license? This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. I realize that they’re trying to square away what constitutes ‘only installing the Operating System on one machine’, but this is just a little too far.
Oh and Bill, if you want to learn how to foster customer loyalty, take a look at the nice gift Steve gave his customers this week. He upgraded everyone’s new laptop, at no additional cost! That’s how you get people to continue buying your product, as well as tempt new customers to buy your product.
This is the home of Jeff Smith, a web developer, designer, and craft beer connoisseur living in Amherst, Nova Scotia. This blog was formerly known as "From Away".You can find out more about me by viewing my work, following my tweets, or by following my growing photography skills. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to chat about anything.
