Archive for May, 2007
links for 2007-06-01
TagLib Sharp: Examples – DeveloperNet
(tags: taglib programming .net)
(Updated) iTunes DRM Free Music Now a Reality
Today, Apple has released iTunes version 7.2 which includes the iTunes Plus feature. The iTunes Plus feature is the DRM free tracks from participating labels (currently only EMI). The DRM free tracks cost 30 cents more ($1.29) and are encoded at a higher bit rate (256 vs 128).
links for 2007-05-29
Security Report: Windows vs Linux | The Register
(tags: security linux windows opensource reference)
Microsoft vs. Linux vs. Patent Office
If you roll web browser over to the ever so wonderful Digg.com website, you’ll probably notice a lot of talk about Linux, Microsoft, and patents. The basic argument rolls down to this,
Microsoft: Linux violates some of our patents.
Linux Folk: Show us the offending code.
Microsoft: No, but we’re not going to sue you anyway so [...]
Update: Banshee Patch
I just got an email from the lead developer on the Banshee project that my patch would not be used because it was a duplicate and it did not follow the previously discussed layout/options. Yes, I am little upset that my patch did not get accepted, however the bug that I was pointed to was merged in only 10 minutes later, so I at least got the feature I wanted out of the deal.
Happy Anniversary to Almost, Not Yet
Today marks our one year anniversary here at Almost, Not Yet. One year ago today made that ever so wonder “Hello World” post that got this website started. Since then, we have gone through 413 posts, 47 comments, 3,168 spam comments, and 3 layout changes. All in all, it was a very nice year.
I would [...]
