Thursday, June 24, 2004

Element's Linux Desktop Runs Windows Apps. The company prepares to release a Linux desktop that also runs almost all Windows 95, 98 and ME applications—but only on Element's own PCs. [eWEEK Technology News] Uses Xandros Destop Framework, Win4Lin, and a Win98SE license. 7:37:44 PM    comment []  trackback []

The Department of Education gets Fed. One of my new favorite weblogs, Blogs, RSS, etc, has been pointing to some great stuff lately. Today, Teri mentions that the Department of Education now supports RSS: "ED RSS delivers headlines from ED press releases, funding opportunities, No Child Left Behind, and federal learning resources through RSS."  [Library Stuff] 6:12:15 PM    comment []  trackback []

this is the constitution on DRM. So jump over here to Amazon.com where you can purchase an electronic version of the Constitution, fitted very nicely to a Microsoft Reader (not Mac compatible), and protected quite completely with DRM. The description says you’re not permitted to print it. The reader reviews report you’re permitted to print it twice a year. And don’t try to hack the code to print it more than twice — until Boucher’s H.R. 107 passes at least. (Though the ranking is higher than for my book. Maybe free fails after all?) (Thanks Paul!) [Lessig Blog] OK, this is off the rails.  For those who prefer their Constitution unemcumbered by proprietary crud, try the LII version, images of the original at the National Archives, or the 'official' copy from the GPO. 5:45:45 PM    comment []  trackback []

Law Professor Blogs, From the Ground Up. Law Professor Blogs, "Resources, News & Information for Law School Professors," is seeking to create a network of, well, blogs by law professors on the law they love. Hoping to build on the success of TaxProf Blog, Law Professor Blogs... [BoleyBlogs!] 5:28:59 PM    comment []  trackback []

Desktop Linux: Sun Shines Desktop Linux: Sun Shines - "Java Desktop System 2 is Sun's second crack at the corporate desktop. We were impressed by the improvements that Sun has introduced since the first version. One of the biggest enhancements is a capable management framework that provides the broadest set of management tools we've yet seen for the Linux desktop." [Eweek] 5:19:34 PM    comment []  trackback []

Alternatives to Microsoft Office - CNET reviews Alternatives to Microsoft Office - CNET reviews:"Are you always rooting for the underdog? In the world of productivity suites, Corel WordPerfect 12.0 and StarOffice 7.0 aren't the dominant players, but they each bring strong qualities to the field, such as affordability and ease of use. Still, do they have what it takes to stand up to the reigning champ, Microsoft Office? Read the reviews to find out. " 5:15:41 PM    comment []  trackback []

EBay bolsters programs for developers. Company is opening up its developers' program for the first time to affiliates. [Computerworld News] 3:06:20 PM    comment []  trackback []

Fall Comdex canceled due to shortage of key exhibitors. MediaLive International, which runs Comdex, said a lack of support from major exhibitors prompted it to postpone the show until at least next year. [Computerworld News] 3:05:48 PM    comment []  trackback []

Superversion 1.0 Beta 3. Superversion is a single-user version control system. It features a graphical user interface and focuses on efficiency and ease-of-use. [freshmeat.net] 2:54:09 PM    comment []  trackback []

Spaghettilearning 1.1. Spaghettilearning is an e-learning platform. Features include the ability to upload lessons, student tracking, tests, forums, chat, agendas, notes, and others. Manuals are in English and Italian and there is an auto- installer and an auto-upgrader. [freshmeat.net] 2:45:31 PM    comment []  trackback []

Auto Directory Index PHP Script 2.0.0. AutoIndex is a PHP script that makes a table that lists the files in a directory and lets users access the files and subdirectories. It includes searching, icons for each file type, an anti-leech feature, bandwidth limiting, access logging, and more. [freshmeat.net] 2:41:14 PM    comment []  trackback []

Two Men Charged in AOL Spam Scheme. An America Online software engineer stole a list of 92 million customer screen names that was eventually used to send massive amounts of e-mail spam, federal prosecutors said. [eWEEK Technology News] 2:17:48 PM    comment []  trackback []