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Read MoreWordPress 2.9.0 Is Here!
The 2.9.0 version of WordPress has been released some of the main new features include: A “trash bin” feature, allow the restoration of deleted comments or posts. Built in image editor, forget Photoshop! You can now scale, flip, rotate images directly in WordPress. Easier embedding of video, just post the…
Read MoreSetting Up PowerDNS With A MySQL Backend On Ubuntu 9.10
Bind9 has treated us well over the years, but its lack of support for database back ends in a default install is very annoying, especially when an application needs to control DNS services dynamically. PowerDNS is a powerful alternative it supports a wide variety of back ends and can also…
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Zend Framework 1.9.6
Zend Framework 1.9.6 has been released today with over 60 bug fixed included, most of which where found during the bug hunt days last week. The official Zend Framework site reports this release is planned to be the last before the 1.10.0 release. The new release can be downloaded here,…
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Firediff For Tracking DOM Changes
A major problem with developing AJAX applications is trying to follow data flowing back and forth between the server and client and the changes being made to the DOM.
Read MoreOnline Games to be banned in Australia
Everyone’s favorite communications minister Stephen Conroy today confirmed what had long been suspected. That under the new filtering regime online “adult” games of those perceived to have adult elements such as Second Life will be banned in Australia.
This will apply to all flash games, downloadable games and sites that sell games that do not meet Australia’s limited MA 15+ classification.
Read MoreGoogle opens up internal speed tool
The loading time of a webpage is crucial it can mean the difference between a user staying to enjoy your content or heading to a competing site to find the information they are after.
Google up until today has been using an in house tool called “Page Speed”, similiar to the Yahoo Y-Slow plugin to aid developers.
Today Google has released the tool to the developer community for download and use to optimize the loading time of their own sites.
Read MoreClient Negotiations
If you have ever done any freelancing or run your own business you have no doubt come across clients like this. For some reason they won’t pay full fare but want full service and will hound you relentlessly for not allowing them to screw you over if you try and walk away!
Read MoreJailbreaking An Ipod Touch 2nd Generation
I have had my ipod touch (2.2.1 firmware) now for almost two months and i have found it to be a great little gadget. Although i have continually been annoyed Apple’s efforts to cripple the applications available through the itunes app store eg no last.fm scrobbling, having to sync to itunes to retrieved episodes of subscribed podcasts.
Read MoreAustralian Pirate Party
The Pirate Party in Sweden seems to be making waves after four men where found guilly of helping run the infamous bit torrent tracker site known as The Pirate bay.
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