If a reader were to photocopy an entire book, could the copy machine vendor be sued? Or, what if a graphics package was used to recreate an image pixel by pixel, could the software vendor be sued? Or, if any of us developers write code that someone then uses to steal or infringe on a copyright,...
The new application event mechanism (planned for Blackstone) provides powerful new functionality to ColdFusion developers. Lots of you have asked about this feature since it was first mentioned in the MAX ColdFusion BOF (and then blogged in my BOF report), and so a basic overview is in order. Here...
A demolition contractor, hired by the University of Iowa as part of the renovation of Kinnick Stadium, is auctioning off the massive scoreboard and JumboTron on eBay. Bidding starts at $10,000 (no bids yet), controls are included, but the purchaser is responsible for dismantling the shipping....
The MX Europe site (http://mxeurope.org/) posted this message today: "Regretfully, due to unforeseen problems securing sponsorship, the MX Europe 2005 conference has been cancelled, and therefore postponed until further notice. We thank everyone who showed support for their efforts and hope to be...
I have long been a fan of cyScape's BrowserHawk, a simple and focused utility that does one thing and does it well, reporting browser capabilities (browser, version, operating system, version of Flash installed, cookies enabled or not, and more), over 100 properties in all. To see what BrowserHawk...
PC Magazine has a review of the new Motorola RAZR V3 at http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1712386,00.asp. The reviewer likes the device, but states "Software-wise, the RAZR is basically a Motorola V505, which is a pretty good thing". Pretty good thing? I beg to differ, and if it really is the...
Cingular has the new Motorola RAZR V3 for $500 (see http://www.cingular.com/razr/). I am not a Motorola cell phone fan, but this device may be worth a look at. It is quad-band, has Bluetooth support, and is incredibly sleek looking. I'm going to reserve final judgment until I see the software, I...
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I am about to head to the airport to fly home. MAX 2004 Greater China in Taipei was quite an experience, over 600 attendees, 5 tracks, dozens of sessions, press interviews, way too many photo shoots (both formal and spontaneous), and some of the most friendly people I have met anywhere. This was a...
I am in one of the session rooms at the Westin Taipei, on floor B3 (as in the 3rd level basement) and on my cell phone. The phone shows 5 bars, and the reception and call quality is better in this subterranean hall than just about anywhere in the US. I was even on a call that started in my room on...