Monthly Archives: August 2007

links for 2007-09-01

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Michael Koby

Mono developer brings the Ribbon interface (as in Office 2007) to Linux New GTK# widgets created by a Google Summer of Code participant enable Linux developers to create applications with visually attractive toolbars that resemble Microsoft’s Ribbon paradigm.Check out the … Continue reading →

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links for 2007-08-31

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Michael Koby

Finally men’s underwear advertised right [NSFW PICS] It always pisses me off to see men’s underwear advertised with studs featuring tanned skin, perfectly shaped six packs and that nasty “I’m so damn hot” look on their face. Finally a French(?) … Continue reading →

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GTK# Ribbon Library

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Michael Koby

Miguel de Icaza just posted about the new GTK# Ribbon Library that came out of the Google Summer of Code program, completed by Laurent Debacker. He even links to a screencast. Below is a screenshot (click to enlarge).

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Songs & Such: “There is No Mathematics…” by Anberlin

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Michael Koby

Anyways, we are continuing our look at the songs from the Tooth and Nail band, Anberlin. This week, we are going to look at the song “There is No Mathematics in Love and Loss” from their most recent album Cities. While Cities has many great songs on it, I picked this song for two reasons: 1) it is not the current radio single and 2) I really like the way this song sounds overall. It is not that this song sounds more special than any others on the album, but the way it starts “If you’re leaving, leave the cigarettes. You’ve already got the lighter and the keys” just really helps put you in the conversational frame of mind for a song that is anything but conversational. Continue reading →

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links for 2007-08-30

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Michael Koby

Google, Microsoft-backed group ready to Defend Fair Use The CCIA has already filed an FTC complaint alleging that sports leagues and publishers are misleading the public with their copyright notices. Now, the group launches a site called Defend Fair Use … Continue reading →

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iTunes/iPod Tips & Tricks: Other Cool Options

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Michael Koby

Last week, we went over some easy to configure options that allows you greater control over your tracks in iTunes. We learned about gapless albums and remembering playback positions for audiobooks. This week, we are going to look at Sorting options and lyrics. You might be wondering why lyrics are a cool option, we will get into that a little later. Continue reading →

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