As a web developer, I have one RAM issue with Firefox. I'm testing a fairly complex web application (AJAX, etc), and I often have to reload the application to get updated JS code.
For some reason, however, even though this is a Refresh, not a page change, Firefox doesn't release the session history viewer for the page. Inevitably, Firefox just keep getting slower and slower.
This doesn't happen on any other browsers, and it doesn't happen if I don't refresh the page a dozen times. I do have a lot of plugins, and I am (of course) relying on Firebug. I also know that Firebug slows everything down. But the slowdown doesn't go away until I restart FF.
What I'd like is a button or command, or something that allows me to force FF to dump old viewers. Of course, I may be way off base here.
It's not like it's your money! I currently use Tomato on one of my routers. I love the interface. I don't log in very often, mostly to check those fantastic real-time usage stats.
But when I do log in, it is nice to be able to find things quickly. I respect developers who take into account usability and style. In fact, I have basically no respect for those who discount it.
You probably can code circles around me. But in the end, the customer or user only sees the interface. They only see those "useless" graphics, and that "Web 2.0 Crap". Yet, a well designed interface will allow new users to appreciate the product faster, and hopefully keep them around.
Just because the majority of web developers suck at designing "web 2.0" interfaces doesn't mean that the problem lies with the "web 2.0" part. We'd have a lot less technology if we used that metric to measure a tools value.
IE's debugger... is better than Firebug for automatically handling breakpoints
FYI: There is an option within FireBug to "Break on All Errors" - it's under the little options menu in the script tab.
Check this, and it will break on any error. (However, mine does seem to glitch and not make it obvious when it has stopped. I often am trying to figure out why nothing is clicking anymore, and then I realize it has stopped for some obscure error.)
Check out exljbris. I hate sharing a good source, but he deserves the recognition. Amazing fonts, most are free, and many inlude ligatures, custom kerning, etc. Very high quality, probably higher than most paid fonts!
I don't think that they are so great. I mean, I clicked on their "onsite" product to figure out pricing, and I got an error saying it only works with something called "Internet Explorer", and then a blank page.
I looked all over my Mac and I couldn't find this "Internet Explorer" anywhere. I even looked online. I did find a lot of references to an "Internet Exploder" that was made by Microsoft. However, Microsoft apparently must be a very small company, because they don't even make this product for common computers like my Macs or Linux machines.
As a Mac user, I'm excited to finally be dumping NeoOffice. I hate the system-deep installer. With OO.o v3, it's a proper single-directory bundle. Installation is just drag-and-drop. And no more random boat - the OO.o icon is slick and looks great in the dock.
My biggest complaint with OO.o (and I use it exclusively now, and have moved over my parents from MS Office with no issues) is a frustrating bug with OpenType fonts. They always render fine, but exporting to PDF (something I do often) converts them to some other random font.
Looks like it will be fixed, but not until 3.2 — which feels like forever, since this has been an issue for a very long time. It's especially frustrating since some of the best free fonts out there are OTF fonts.
If you to help increase the visibility of this bug, please vote for Bug #43029.
When discussing putting every device online with a distinct IP (especially IPv6), I've never seen anyone mention the ISP element. What happens when you all of the sudden need to add several dozen new devices to you internet connection?
What I mean is, ISPs (at least, U.S. ISPs) right now are trying everything possible to charge money. They charge for every single static IP, small bumps in speed, etc. I remember when it they wouldn't even talk to you over the phone if you had a router in place.
So, imagine that every device expects to be statically placed online. Now, all of the sudden, to use your Wii or PS3, access your fridge's web server, log into your coffee pot, or update your in-home automation and security system, you have to pay your ISP a small add-on monthly fee.
My point here is that NAT or an equivalent cannot and will not go away. The overwhelming majority of devices just don't need open web access. Instead, these devices should be routed through some sort of obscuring and securing device. If a home-owner needs to access their fridge, they should first log into their home-portal, which provides access to their in-home network.
Besides, someone else mentioned the store sending advertisements to my fridge. Thanks but no thanks. I'll just visit your website if I'm interested in the current ads.
I don't know if anyone else has read this trilogy, but I'm currently finishing the last book in the Red/Green/Blue Mars trilogy.
This series follows a group of scientists as they inhabit and eventually terraform (partially) Mars. It's fantastic how accurate this book has been, covering complex topics on the effort to get to Mars, benefits and detriments to the explorers' health, even engineering feats such as how one might build a true space elevator (by anchoring it to a geostationary asteroid).
He specifically discusses and explains the polar-cap phenomenon caused by a massive meteorite strike. He explains and discusses the weather patterns, atmosphere and insolation issues. Recently, every "discovery" made on Mars has felt like a bit of déja vu, because he has written about it — even “predicted” it — in these books.
But what really impresses me is that the first book (containing all of these elements) was written in 1992. 16 years ago!
Check them out if you like complex, deep science fiction. These are on the complexity order of the Dune trilogy, but far more grounded in current technology.
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As a web developer, I have one RAM issue with Firefox. I'm testing a fairly complex web application (AJAX, etc), and I often have to reload the application to get updated JS code.
For some reason, however, even though this is a Refresh, not a page change, Firefox doesn't release the session history viewer for the page. Inevitably, Firefox just keep getting slower and slower.
This doesn't happen on any other browsers, and it doesn't happen if I don't refresh the page a dozen times. I do have a lot of plugins, and I am (of course) relying on Firebug. I also know that Firebug slows everything down. But the slowdown doesn't go away until I restart FF.
What I'd like is a button or command, or something that allows me to force FF to dump old viewers. Of course, I may be way off base here.
Anyone else have similar issues?
It's not like it's your money! I currently use Tomato on one of my routers. I love the interface. I don't log in very often, mostly to check those fantastic real-time usage stats.
But when I do log in, it is nice to be able to find things quickly. I respect developers who take into account usability and style. In fact, I have basically no respect for those who discount it.
You probably can code circles around me. But in the end, the customer or user only sees the interface. They only see those "useless" graphics, and that "Web 2.0 Crap". Yet, a well designed interface will allow new users to appreciate the product faster, and hopefully keep them around.
Just because the majority of web developers suck at designing "web 2.0" interfaces doesn't mean that the problem lies with the "web 2.0" part. We'd have a lot less technology if we used that metric to measure a tools value.
IE's debugger ... is better than Firebug for automatically handling breakpoints
FYI: There is an option within FireBug to "Break on All Errors" - it's under the little options menu in the script tab.
Check this, and it will break on any error. (However, mine does seem to glitch and not make it obvious when it has stopped. I often am trying to figure out why nothing is clicking anymore, and then I realize it has stopped for some obscure error.)
Check out exljbris. I hate sharing a good source, but he deserves the recognition. Amazing fonts, most are free, and many inlude ligatures, custom kerning, etc. Very high quality, probably higher than most paid fonts!
I don't think that they are so great. I mean, I clicked on their "onsite" product to figure out pricing, and I got an error saying it only works with something called "Internet Explorer", and then a blank page.
I looked all over my Mac and I couldn't find this "Internet Explorer" anywhere. I even looked online. I did find a lot of references to an "Internet Exploder" that was made by Microsoft. However, Microsoft apparently must be a very small company, because they don't even make this product for common computers like my Macs or Linux machines.
Oh well, seemed like an interesting company.
As a Mac user, I'm excited to finally be dumping NeoOffice. I hate the system-deep installer. With OO.o v3, it's a proper single-directory bundle. Installation is just drag-and-drop. And no more random boat - the OO.o icon is slick and looks great in the dock.
My biggest complaint with OO.o (and I use it exclusively now, and have moved over my parents from MS Office with no issues) is a frustrating bug with OpenType fonts. They always render fine, but exporting to PDF (something I do often) converts them to some other random font.
Looks like it will be fixed, but not until 3.2 — which feels like forever, since this has been an issue for a very long time. It's especially frustrating since some of the best free fonts out there are OTF fonts.
If you to help increase the visibility of this bug, please vote for Bug #43029.
When discussing putting every device online with a distinct IP (especially IPv6), I've never seen anyone mention the ISP element. What happens when you all of the sudden need to add several dozen new devices to you internet connection?
What I mean is, ISPs (at least, U.S. ISPs) right now are trying everything possible to charge money. They charge for every single static IP, small bumps in speed, etc. I remember when it they wouldn't even talk to you over the phone if you had a router in place.
So, imagine that every device expects to be statically placed online. Now, all of the sudden, to use your Wii or PS3, access your fridge's web server, log into your coffee pot, or update your in-home automation and security system, you have to pay your ISP a small add-on monthly fee.
My point here is that NAT or an equivalent cannot and will not go away. The overwhelming majority of devices just don't need open web access. Instead, these devices should be routed through some sort of obscuring and securing device. If a home-owner needs to access their fridge, they should first log into their home-portal, which provides access to their in-home network.
Besides, someone else mentioned the store sending advertisements to my fridge. Thanks but no thanks. I'll just visit your website if I'm interested in the current ads.
I don't know if anyone else has read this trilogy, but I'm currently finishing the last book in the Red/Green/Blue Mars trilogy.
This series follows a group of scientists as they inhabit and eventually terraform (partially) Mars. It's fantastic how accurate this book has been, covering complex topics on the effort to get to Mars, benefits and detriments to the explorers' health, even engineering feats such as how one might build a true space elevator (by anchoring it to a geostationary asteroid).
He specifically discusses and explains the polar-cap phenomenon caused by a massive meteorite strike. He explains and discusses the weather patterns, atmosphere and insolation issues. Recently, every "discovery" made on Mars has felt like a bit of déja vu, because he has written about it — even “predicted” it — in these books.
But what really impresses me is that the first book (containing all of these elements) was written in 1992. 16 years ago!
Check them out if you like complex, deep science fiction. These are on the complexity order of the Dune trilogy, but far more grounded in current technology.
My thoughts exactly. There is no reboot after you hit the Blue Sphere Of Death...
There, fixed that for ya...