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Month: October 2005

  • Favored Freeware: SuperTux

    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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Free WordPress Blogs

    WordPress is a freely available blogging platform, but you will need to have your own hosting account to publish a blog with it. Unfortunately, high-quality hosting services (like A Small Orange) are rarely free, and may be considered as “overkill” for anyone looking to publish nothing more than a blog. If you would like to…