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Blogroll Dive: 6/12/06

Filed in Blogs on June 12, 2006 at 12:19 am

Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive:

Owen ruminated on Net Neutrality.
Jim released his first WordPress theme.
Michael released Bad Behavior v2.0b1.
Angsuman reported on the launch of Google Spreadsheets.
Khaled reviewed X-Men 3: The Last Stand.
Mark discussed the necessity of upgrading to WordPress v2.0.3.
And, Tom announced the success of the IT@Cork Web 2.0 half-day conference.

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Favored Freeware: Ubuntu

Filed in Freeware on June 10, 2006 at 12:20 am

Ubuntu offers you a complete Linux-based operating system, including all the major applications you need to play and work. With a strong focus on a desktop that “Just Works”, Ubuntu is a great choice for home or the office. The base system and all included software is free, and support is available from the community [...]

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Blogroll Dive: 6/5/06

Filed in Blogs on June 5, 2006 at 12:23 am

Here are the highlights from today’s Blogroll dive:

Owen announced a new WordPress feature, introduced by v2.0.3, which prevents accidental administrator actions.
Michael Heilemann briefly reviewed X-Men 3: The Last Stand and The Da Vinci Code.
Jim launched a new version of jimmitchell.org.
Michael Hampton called American democracy, specifically the 2004 presidential election, into question.
Sarah announced the successful premiere [...]

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Favored Freeware: Pac the Man X

Filed in Freeware on June 3, 2006 at 11:10 am

Pac the Man X is a clone of the arcade classic Pac-Man, but it has much better graphics, gameplay, and sound effects. And, it has a level editor! With its simple interface and ease of use, you can create new levels in no time.
Pros: Pac the Man X is the best Pac-Man clone available for [...]

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Library Update: June 2006

Filed in General, Nostalgia on June 2, 2006 at 12:15 am

Since June typically represents the middle of the year, I have decided to upload the latest version of my Personal Library. This catalogue of my library is technically complete, but I’m always purchasing new books, movies, music, and games. If you would like to trade or purchase, please contact me, and we’ll work [...]

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Favored Freeware Updates: May 2006

Filed in Freeware, Technology on June 1, 2006 at 7:57 pm

The following Favored Freeware applications have been updated since the beginning of May 2006:

Camino v1.0.1 (review)
ClamXav v1.0.3h (review)
Firefox v1.5.0.4 (review)
iStat nano v1.5 (review)
iStat pro v2.3 (review)
Kubuntu v6.06 (review)
Thunderbird v1.5.0.4 (review)
VLC Media Player v0.8.5 (review)
WordPress v2.0.3 (review)