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Month: October 2005

  • Mactracker Update v4.0.1

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    Mactracker has been updated to v4.0.1. This update fixes a few bugs that appeared in the v4.0 release. Read the Favored Freeware entry for Mactracker here.

  • Blogroll Dive: 10/24/05

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    Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive: Bryan briefly discusses OpenOffice.org v2.0 and the problem that is preventing its adoption by the masses. Owen would like to know, “What plugin would you most like to see upgraded or enhanced for the [WordPress] v1.6 release?” Bonnie has an interesting political debate on the recent Supreme…

  • OpenOffice.org Update v2.0

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    OpenOffice.org has been updated to v2.0. “With new features, advanced XML capabilities and native support for the OASIS Standard OpenDocument format, OpenOffice.org 2.0 gives users around the globe the tools to be engaged and productive members of their society.” The release notes are available here. “OpenOffice.org is a multiplatform and multilingual office suite and an…

  • Favored Freeware: SuperTux

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    SuperTux is a side-scrolling “jump and run” game based on the classic Super Mario games. SuperTux is a classic 2D jump’n run sidescroller game in a style similar to the original SuperMario games. The Milestone1 release of SuperTux features 9 enemies, 26 playable levels, software and OpenGL rendering modes, configurable joystick and keyboard input, new…

  • A Few Free AJAX Web Services

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    In last week’s Freeloader Friday, Brian presented us with a few useful and Open Source AJAX web applications. Now, Brian brings a close to this short two-part series with a few useful and free AJAX web services. From reading your favorite blogs with your own web-based aggregator, to writing your next research paper with a…

  • Today’s Apple Announcements

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    Today, Apple announced a minor enhancement to the PowerBook line, a major addition to the Power Mac line, and the November release of Aperture. The 15″ and 17″ models of the PowerBook line have received higher screen resolutions and an extra hour of battery life. Though the media is highlighting the enhanced resolution and battery…

  • Blogroll Dive: 10/17/05

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    Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive: Bryan discovers a new web-based to-do list service. Michael reports that Invader, Binary Bonsai’s complex re-design, has hit the 35% mark. Khaled briefly discusses Flock, “a new browser that’s intended for bloggers.” Jon reviews the Motorola ROKR E1 (the first “iTunes Phone”). Craig is happy to be…