The 2003 Holiday Gift Guide presents twenty-five titles per console including the Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation 2, Nintendo GameCube, PC, and HandHelds.
For anyone who's read it, is this book similar to Tom DeMarco & Timothy Lister's Peopleware? I really appreciated their keen understanding of the development process in that book and I'm always looking for additional books along those lines. (See also these quotes from some of the authors and this Joel on Software review to get a feel for the book.)
Rather than getting office space, rent a bachelor apartment... this allows you to pay home rates for your phone line(s), internet access, etc...
The only problem with "consumer level" Internet access (with cable modems, DSL, et al) is that you also get consumer-level guarantees. Businesses can get 99%+ uptime guarantees (or similar), but consumer access has no such provisions.
I would buy one of these (once I buy my nice little 42" LCD rear-proj from Sony:) ) but with no DVI output I think my other plan of putting my G4 out in the living room seems like a better plan.
If you're thinking about LCD anyway, you may also want to consider a projector -- and they don't cost as much as you might think. For instance, Sanyo's just-released PLV-Z2 (review) lists for around $3k but the street price is closer to $2,000. It has DVI input and 1280x720 resolution which gives full 720p at 16:9. Why settle for a 42" image when you can have a 100" image?;)
ObForums: For more information on projectors, you may also want to check out AVSForum.com and HomeTheaterForum.com (not explicitly linked to avoid Slashdotting them).
fastmail will let you use their smtp server for a one time fee of $14.95. which also gets you access to an imap account, web based mail, super good spam filtering, and some other stuff.
Ah -- at first I was concerned about whether it really was "one-time", but it appears that it really is. However, will Fastmail's SMTP server allow me to send mail from my existing spamcop.net address, or only mails with from *@fastmail.fm?
I'm a very satisfied Spamcop customer and have been for about two years now (my e-mail address in this post's "headers" confirms this, depending on how it's obfuscated).
At any rate, the only disadvantage I see with Spamcop is its lack of an SMTP server -- you'd think that they could have some kind of authenticated-SMTP included in the package, but that's not the case. Instead, you're advised to "use your ISP's SMTP server". That advice works most of the time, but you do run into some ISPs with SMTP servers that auto-block mail not containing the ISP's domain -- and that's exactly what I'm running into.
So, as you might have guessed, I run my own SMTP sever (www.xmailserver.org) off my local box. However, that's not perfect, either. What if I'm connected from a hotel room with Internet access and their firewall blocks outgoing SMTP?
Though that hotel-situation is a theoretical one (I haven't run into it yet), it still concerns me. So, does anyone know of a company that just sells SMTP access? (And you needn't mention smtp.com since $50/year is more than I even pay for Spamcop itself.)
Or, if you're listening out there, Spamcop, I'd be willing to pay a bit extra for SMTP access:).
The story links to the printer version of the article, but the regular version is available as well (since it's narrowed, it may be easier to read if you run your browser maximized). And, with the right extensions, you won't see ads anyway, thanks to AdBlock (removes ads based on regexes) and BannerBlind (removes ads based on their dimensions).
Diet Rite -- made by the same company as Diet RC -- has no caffeine. Really, Diet RC and Diet Rite are just about the same product except that Diet Rite has no caffeine:).
Which Booq Bag do you have for your PowerBook -- the PowerSleeve? That looks like a nice compact bag, but does it have enough room in its pocket for a mouse & AC adapter?
I wasn't sure about the meaning of "pannier" until I Googled for it and realized that it's what Americans call a "messenger bag" (I think). And, along those lines, I've heard many people speak highly of the bags from Timbuk2. The company was founded by a bike messenger, so I know they're well suited for that task.
In addition to Timbuk2, you can also Google for "messenger bags", which will bring up several other options.
As far as cases, i just got a "sleeve" case from Waterfield Designs for my 15" PB 1.25 ghz, FW800. fits much nicer than my coworkers 'incase'.
In what way is the fit better than the Incase? Does it just more closely match the dimensions of the PowerBook, or that it has a more snug / less snug fit than the Incase?
Closures, orientation (i got vertical), strap, and 'piggy back pouch' for mice/PS/etc, are a la carte
Ah, I see the piggyback linked from the SleeveCase webpage. I understand that it attaches to the D-rings of the sleeve, but does that mean that it's just hanging off the side of the case?
Also, does the case close via velcro or through other means?
Do the pockets noticeably bulge when holding the mouse & AC adapter or does the case retain its lines? It's largely an aesthetic issue, but I don't want to look like a dork whose's overstuffed the pockets in his laptop case;).
Those look pretty slim (which is good), but is there enough room for the mouse & AC adapter? Also, are the straps wide enough so as not to dig into your hands when carrying the case over long distances (such as between terminals at an airport)?
I'm thinking about buying a 15" PowerBook shortly (probably from MacConnection, since they have good deals). I was going to wait until I could get one with Panther preinstalled, but I'd like to have the PowerBook by Thanksgiving and so it looks like I'll have to order one soon (which will probably still come with Jaguar).
I've been reading various forums and I keep hearing that a clean install for Panther is the way to go. And, since the PowerBook will be brand new, I won't have to back anything up beforehand;). However, do PowerBooks come with any software that isn't part of the OS by default? For instance, do they come with AppleWorks or other software that I'd lose if I chose to upgrade with a clean install?
Also, I'm still looking for a snug case/sleeve for the PowerBook, if anyone has any suggestions. I'm looking for one that's thin and just big enough to include a mouse and a power supply. I'd also prefer zippers or buttons over velcro (since they tend to be quieter than velcro).
Please tell me I'm not the only one surprised by the existence of Canadian Idol (yeah, it's on the list of declining queries on Zeiteist). To all Canadians: Sorry about exporting that one; it wasn't my idea.
I dislike ClearChannel as much as the next guy, but are you certain that the callers are also voice actors? And, does that include all callers, or just some of them?
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ABS has plenty of AMD-based PCs. And, they're very highly rated at ResellerRatings as well (9.13/10, Platinum+, Platinum, Gold). If I weren't going to build my own PC, I'd probably go with these guys.
Umm, any suggestions for us Mac users? (HHOS)
For anyone who's read it, is this book similar to Tom DeMarco & Timothy Lister's Peopleware? I really appreciated their keen understanding of the development process in that book and I'm always looking for additional books along those lines. (See also these quotes from some of the authors and this Joel on Software review to get a feel for the book.)
If you're thinking about LCD anyway, you may also want to consider a projector -- and they don't cost as much as you might think. For instance, Sanyo's just-released PLV-Z2 (review) lists for around $3k but the street price is closer to $2,000. It has DVI input and 1280x720 resolution which gives full 720p at 16:9. Why settle for a 42" image when you can have a 100" image? ;)
ObForums: For more information on projectors, you may also want to check out AVSForum.com and HomeTheaterForum.com (not explicitly linked to avoid Slashdotting them).
That's not correct. Spamcop sends reports on your behalf from an anonymized address (something like anon30957@spamcop.net).
I'm a very satisfied Spamcop customer and have been for about two years now (my e-mail address in this post's "headers" confirms this, depending on how it's obfuscated).
At any rate, the only disadvantage I see with Spamcop is its lack of an SMTP server -- you'd think that they could have some kind of authenticated-SMTP included in the package, but that's not the case. Instead, you're advised to "use your ISP's SMTP server". That advice works most of the time, but you do run into some ISPs with SMTP servers that auto-block mail not containing the ISP's domain -- and that's exactly what I'm running into.
So, as you might have guessed, I run my own SMTP sever (www.xmailserver.org) off my local box. However, that's not perfect, either. What if I'm connected from a hotel room with Internet access and their firewall blocks outgoing SMTP?
Though that hotel-situation is a theoretical one (I haven't run into it yet), it still concerns me. So, does anyone know of a company that just sells SMTP access? (And you needn't mention smtp.com since $50/year is more than I even pay for Spamcop itself.)
Or, if you're listening out there, Spamcop, I'd be willing to pay a bit extra for SMTP access :).
The story links to the printer version of the article, but the regular version is available as well (since it's narrowed, it may be easier to read if you run your browser maximized). And, with the right extensions, you won't see ads anyway, thanks to AdBlock (removes ads based on regexes) and BannerBlind (removes ads based on their dimensions).
Am I the only one who hears that in the Robert Llewellyn's "## hours remaining, teams. ## hours remaining" voice?
Diet Rite -- made by the same company as Diet RC -- has no caffeine. Really, Diet RC and Diet Rite are just about the same product except that Diet Rite has no caffeine :).
The Mozilla-hidden-window-in-Expose bug is bug 223545 (you may have to post that into your URL bar since Bugzilla rejects referrers from Slashdot).
Ooh, thanks for the heads-up. Any suggestions on another retailer?
Which Booq Bag do you have for your PowerBook -- the PowerSleeve? That looks like a nice compact bag, but does it have enough room in its pocket for a mouse & AC adapter?
I wasn't sure about the meaning of "pannier" until I Googled for it and realized that it's what Americans call a "messenger bag" (I think). And, along those lines, I've heard many people speak highly of the bags from Timbuk2. The company was founded by a bike messenger, so I know they're well suited for that task.
In addition to Timbuk2, you can also Google for "messenger bags", which will bring up several other options.
Do their sleeves close with velcro, though? And, is there room enough for a mouse & AC adapter?
Do the pockets noticeably bulge when holding the mouse & AC adapter or does the case retain its lines? It's largely an aesthetic issue, but I don't want to look like a dork whose's overstuffed the pockets in his laptop case ;).
Those look pretty slim (which is good), but is there enough room for the mouse & AC adapter? Also, are the straps wide enough so as not to dig into your hands when carrying the case over long distances (such as between terminals at an airport)?
I'm thinking about buying a 15" PowerBook shortly (probably from MacConnection, since they have good deals). I was going to wait until I could get one with Panther preinstalled, but I'd like to have the PowerBook by Thanksgiving and so it looks like I'll have to order one soon (which will probably still come with Jaguar).
I've been reading various forums and I keep hearing that a clean install for Panther is the way to go. And, since the PowerBook will be brand new, I won't have to back anything up beforehand ;). However, do PowerBooks come with any software that isn't part of the OS by default? For instance, do they come with AppleWorks or other software that I'd lose if I chose to upgrade with a clean install?
Also, I'm still looking for a snug case/sleeve for the PowerBook, if anyone has any suggestions. I'm looking for one that's thin and just big enough to include a mouse and a power supply. I'd also prefer zippers or buttons over velcro (since they tend to be quieter than velcro).
Please tell me I'm not the only one surprised by the existence of Canadian Idol (yeah, it's on the list of declining queries on Zeiteist). To all Canadians: Sorry about exporting that one; it wasn't my idea.
I dislike ClearChannel as much as the next guy, but are you certain that the callers are also voice actors? And, does that include all callers, or just some of them?
That type of shorthand is really interesting. Do you know any URLs where I could read more about broadcast copy?