Updated brushed metal guidelines. As reported by Michael Tsai, Apple has updated the Human Interface Guidelines on the issue of metal windows. It is now suggested that any window that “provides a source list to navigate information—for example, iTunes or the Finder” can be a metal window. The first thing I think of is that… Continue reading Updated brushed metal guidelines
Month: November 2003
Computer-enabled Democracy
Computer-enabled Democracy. Many scenarios of “electronic democracy,” like direct voting on issues (plebiscites are notoriously manipulable — Hitler used t hem), are downright scary. Deliberation is an important part of the democratic process, and shortcircuiting deliberation is not going to make democracy healthier. Then there's the whole ugly business of untrustworthy computerized voting systems. However,… Continue reading Computer-enabled Democracy
Microsoft Rolls up XP Wireless Fixes
Microsoft Rolls up XP Wireless Fixes. Microsoft releases a comprehensive set of patches that rolls up all extant Windows XP wireless updates: It's always nice to have one of these mega-packages in which all of the fixes from all of the separate patches are put into one update. [via LockerGnome]… [Wi-Fi Networking News]
15 Trends Taking Shape In Logo Design
15 Trends Taking Shape In Logo Design. “Droplets: Two or more droplets caught in the act of merging, usually symbolic of convergence or union: The Cingular logo is a wonderful example. The effect can also be used to express a technical or scientific association. Sometimes these shapes are flat, but other designs have highlights or… Continue reading 15 Trends Taking Shape In Logo Design
Peter Rysavy gives me an excellent list
Peter Rysavy gives me an excellent list of how Microsoft can improve its relationship with ISVs. This one is going on the wall. [The Scobleizer Weblog]
New PHAkt
New PHAkt. New PHAkt: InterAKT has released new versions of their PHP-supporting tools for Dreamweaver MX 2004… lots of other change-requests integrated too…. [JD on MX]
Faceted Classification
Faceted Classification. Faceted Classification: Heidi Atkinson creates a taxonomy and provides examples of interfaces which help a visitor navigate a large data set along various dimensions. (eg, a site has 100 cameras, and you can “shop by price” or “shop by manufacturer”… [JD on MX]
Exchange 5.5/2000 Config/Security Recommendations
Exchange 5.5/2000 Config/Security Recommendations. I came across a couple of security pages on the MSFT site this afternoon which detail the steps that you need to take i.e. the service packs, security updates and fixes that you should apply, to ensure that your servers are built with both performance and security in mind. The “Configuration… Continue reading Exchange 5.5/2000 Config/Security Recommendations
Novell to Acquire SUSE LINUX.
Novell announced that it intends to acquire SUSE LINUX
Novell to Acquire SUSE LINUX. Novell announced that it intends to acquire SUSE LINUX today. Novell's web site also underwent a significant change putting the red “N” right in the middle of LiNux. Here are my first thoughts. Novell is finally attempting to move to the Linux kernal away from the NetWare kernal. Moving to Linux… Continue reading Novell to Acquire SUSE LINUX.
Novell announced that it intends to acquire SUSE LINUX
First Impression
First Impression. “An idea that wins ultimately does so because of intelligent seeding.” –Seth Godin , Idea Merchant [Fast Company]