Working with Xcode: Building Applications for the Future:

"Xcode, Apple's tool suite and integrated development environment (IDE), is the fast and easy way for developers to create applications for Mac OS X Tiger.

Xcode is designed to let you take advantage of all the great technologies that ship in Mac OS X. In addition, you can ensure that your application is ready for the future: starting with the current version, Xcode 2.1, you can build a universal binary application that runs both on current PowerPC-based Macs and the upcoming Intel-based Macs. Developing with Xcode helps you create great applications now, and brings you well along the path to the future."

I've yet to use Xcode, even though I've been meaning to. I'm more of a texteditor/comand line kind of person.

Slashdot | The State of Linux Graphics:

"'ve written a lengthy article covering what I learned during the last two years building the Xegl display server. Topics include the current X server, framebuffer, Xgl, graphics drivers, multiuser support, using the GPU, and a new display server design."

Since I've been using OS X, it seems a little strange to run Linux and only have X as the graphical system. It seems weird that their isn't a native system which runs X within it. But then again, that gives you choice. Choice to run whatever windowing system you want (I love WindowMaker).

Treo Essentials:

"What are your favorite Treo essentials?"

(Via Lifehacker.)

Sigh, I have to get a Treo first.

MSN Search quietly introduces feed search:

"MSN Search introduced feed-specific search last week using two new search operators for advanced users: feed and hasfeed."

(Via Niall Kennedy's Weblog.)

Hmmm... looks to me like the Google rivals might be catching up, at least in terms of search technologies.

How to Get a Cheaper Flight:

"My co-blogger at Crooked Timber Ted Barlow points out that it is possible to save money on last-minute flights by booking a hotel room with your flight even if you don't need nor plan to use a hotel room."

(Via Lifehacker.)

Might come in handy!

Giant South American centipede found in London:

"A London man heard what he thought was a mouse scurrying around behind his television. What he found was a 9-inch-long venemous giant centipede. "

(Via Boing Boing.)

Bink.nu | MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites First Look :

"Released to beta testers earlier today, the MSN Toolbar Roaming Favorites Add-In Beta 1 is Microsoft's first attempt at allowing users to access their internet bookmarks (a.k.a. Favorites) remotely without having to be signed up to the MSN Internet service. Because the MSN Toolbar is free, anyone will be able to install this addition once it's released."

Is this the move towards having the same desktop everywhere. Sort of like on StarTrek when Geordi leaves the engine room for the bridge, and transfer his desktop to the bridge when he gets their? Is this a move from Personal Computer, to Personal Desktops?

Microsoft Purchases VOIP Company To Boost MSN Messenger's Capabilities:

"This is pretty good news for MSN Messenger users. Instant Messaging is more than just sending text from one computer to another."

(Via Dare Obasanjo aka Carnage4Life.)

Yes but is it good news for MSN messenger users on the Mac?

The WordPress Security Update:

"Dougall Campbell, a developer for WordPress, responds to what he sees as a campaign of fear, uncertainty and doubt against the 1.5.2 release. Dougall admits that the first downloadable archive to be posted on wordpress.org didn’t contain all the security fixes they intended to include, but that the situation was rectified before the initial announcement of the release was posted, and therefore anybody who downloaded the archive after the posting of the official announcement is safe from the problem."

(Via SitePoint's PHP Blog: Dynamically Typed.)

PHP with Apple's Developer Tools:

"Project Builder is an excellent tool for Web developers working in languages like PHP and Perl."

Dori Smith tells you how to whip up a widget:

"Who knew that all a Widget consists of are 3 files in a folder with a special extension."

(Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).)

Using The Coroner's Toolkit : Rescuing files with lazarus

Black people loot, white people find?:

"The images were shot by different photographers, and captioned by different photo wire services. The Associated Press caption accompanying the image with a black person says he's just finished 'looting' a grocery store. The AFP/Getty Images caption describes the white couple 'finding' bread and soda from a grocery store. No stores are open to sell these goods."

(Via Boing Boing.)

Uh-oh. I just realized no permalinks showing up on the blog after the new template. Will have to fix that!

Update: New template, now with permalinks!

Web Application Security Reviews | PHP Everywhere:

"As we continue to develop what I like to think is Enterprise PHP software, one of the most painful parts of the software installation is when we have to go through security audits. The most sticky and difficult ones that i have seen are the audits of financial institutions."

SpiritedAway

A utility that minimizes application windows open in the background for a certain amount of time. A great way to keep your desktop clean.

PBS | I, Cringely . August 25, 2005 - Has Google Peaked?:

"That pace of technical development, which probably isn't sustainable for long at any company, isn't POSSIBLE at all at more mature companies like AOL, Yahoo, and especially Microsoft. That adolescent energy is the mojo that makes a startup scarier to Bill Gates than a mature competitor. He knows that if Microsoft ever takes a big dive, it will be because of a Google, not a Yahoo, and certainly not an AOL."

Apple Mail plug-ins and tools

Everyone's Killer Feature is Different:

"I've been using GMail since the first day it was available and search has never been the standout feature for me. Instead, it's the fact that GMail acts like a desktop app, has lots of room, and something that approximates threading."

(Via Jeremy Zawodny's blog.)

Blogger tools

Some very helpful links to help you improve your blog.