Mon 28 Feb. 2005

Careful With That News, Eugene

Dan Huard on Digg at ScopeTech.net:

Digg stands on its own. Although it is not quite as feature-rich as Slashdot, the future looks optimistic for the upstart. Digg will continue to improve on its editorial integrity but Slashdot will still be king for a long time. Luckily, Digg and Slashdot are different enough to co-exist and reach different communities. But the key for Digg is to create new communities. This is colossal for the site’s growth. Nevertheless, news gathering and news reporting online has been separated, as well it should. Let resourceful, talented writers gather news. Let the community decide on the subject’s relevance. Digg will grow up and truly prove itself as the forerunner in news and information gathering online. Expect change.

(Via digg/technology)

From GUI-Avoider to OS X

Mary Stamper: a professional programmer and Oracle database specialist of over 20 years.

I’m sure that everyone has heard the old saying, “Mac for Productivity, Unix for Development, and Windows for Solitaire”. My experience has shown me that at least for my needs, the Mac is not only for productivity, but for development as well. Windows? Well, some things never change.

(via OSNews)

Macs in Business

Excellent in-depth article by Mark Hall of Macworld: Macs in business to stay

(via Macsurfer)

In Memoriam: Jef Raskin (1943 - 2005)

KESQ NewsChannel 3 reports:

Jef Raskin joined Apple in 1978. The next year a small team under his command launched a project that eventually became the Macintosh. Raskin named the computer after his favorite apple.

Raskin led the project until 1981. That’s when he had a falling out with Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs and left the company the following year.

The Mac was unveiled in 1984.

Raskin later founded the computer company Information Appliance

He also conducted the San Francisco Chamber Opera Society and played three instruments. His artwork has been displayed at New York’s Museum of Modern Art.

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Thank you, Jef. Long live the Macintosh!