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Video of the Day

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:49:23 +0000

> Title: Unity in VMware Fusion for Mac OS X Abstract: Demonstration of VMware Fusion's upcoming Unity feature which allows users to interact with Windows applications on Mac OS X as if they were Mac applications. Source: [TUAW](http://www.tuaw.com/2007/06/06/vmware-fusion-unity/).

E la chiamano "Giornata di Informazione Tecnologica"...

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 23:51:37 +0000

Oggi ho partecipato alla “Giornata di Informazione Tecnologica” organizzata dal Centro di Ateneo per i Sistemi Informativi (C.S.I.) della “Federico II”. In questa giornata Microsoft Italia ci ha deliziato con un programma di tutto rispetto:

[en:.NET_Framework_3.0|.Net Framework 3.0]
[en:Windows_Presentation_Foundation|Windows Presentation Foundation]
[en:Office_2007|Office System 2007]
Microsoft [en:SQL_Server_2005|SQL Server 2005]
[en:Windows Vista]

Dopo questa intera giornata di auto-fustigazione (resistere dal picchiare fisicamente i [en:Developer_and_Platform_Evangelism|Microsoft IT Pro Evangelist] è davvero una ardua prova…), solo in uno modo posso esprimere quello che vorrei dire a tutta la società di Gates: ECCOLO QUI!

Docvert: Convert MsDocs into... anything!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:03:45 +0000

This web service software takes multiple word processor files (typically .doc) and converts them to OpenDocument and HTML.

Web Service receives .doc file and converts it to a Oasis OpenDocument 1.0 which can then be converted to HTML, RSS, or any XML format. The resulting OpenDocument is then optionally converted to HTML or any XML. This is done with XML Pipelines, an approach that supports XSLT, breaking up content over headings or sections, and saving those results to multiple files (e.g., chapter1.html, chapter2.html…). The result is returned in a .zip file.

Apple HIG: Keyboard Shortcuts Quick Reference

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:31:19 +0000

Chapter: Apple Human Interface Guidelines Section: Keyboard Shortcuts Quick Reference Extract: As you implement keyboard shortcuts in your application, use this table to find:

Which key sequences are reserved by Mac OS X. Users rely on these shortcuts to perform the specified actions no matter which application is currently running (these include shortcuts reserved for accessibility purposes). Do not override these shortcuts.

Which key sequences are recommended for common application tasks. Users expect these shortcuts to mean the same thing from application to application. Provide these shortcuts if your application performs the associated tasks. You should avoid using these shortcuts for other purposes. Link: click here.

GLS^3

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:10:50 +0000

Imagine an Integrated Desktop Search Engine that re-index every work you write, every file you create, every “content”… as you do that things… in a very discreet way. Every developer will thinks it’s a very difficult “mission”, it isn’t? ;)

Ok, but take a look here:

The GNU/Linux Semantic Storage System (GLS³) is a solution designed to facilitate the management and retrieval of your data. It is a solution that distances you from thinking about Where you store your data to What your data is. With GLS³, you can organize and retrieve your data based on their semantics, based on What they mean to you, and not based on their hierarchical location.

GLS³ is an open source semantic storage solution for GNU/Linux that indexes your data, extracts from it metadata and relevant information, allows you to organize it using queries and tags, an API to allow Developers to integrate searching and organization capabilities in their application, an extensible plugin-based Type System, shared schemas between applications through an API, a pseudo file system for backward compatibility, a web interface, As-You-Type searching and more.

I suggest also to take a look to the published demo-videos: these are very interesting and… pregnant!

Does M$ Think Different?!?!?!?!

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:49:06 +0000

Microsoft becomes a part of the project ODF-converter: it’s hosted on Sourceforge (M$ on Sourceforge ?!?!?!? What’s next time? Bush that fight on a real battle-field??!?!? 8O ).

If ODF does not give you any “trigger”, read here. Anyway, the most important thing to know is the interest of M$ to release various plugins to enjoy conversion between her proprietary-formats and Open Documents of OASIS.

Source, Ziobudda and Arabian Phoenix dot com.

Google Browser (Firefox) Sync

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:04:48 +0000

Si, oggi è giornata di segnalazioni (avevo dei tab aperti da quasi una settimana ormai, e ho deciso di spendere 10 minuti per pubblicarli tutti).

Google Browser Sync é una extension con il nome sbagliato: permette di sincronizzare tutti i vostri Firefox memorizzando sui server di Google i vostri:

Bookmarks
- Cache
- History
- Tabs/Session

e di tenerli costantemente aggiornati. In questo modo, una volta installata l’extension su di un Firefox, basta il vostro account Google (e la chiave scelta per criptare i Dati su Google) per poter avere tutto sempre sincronizzato. Una idea semplice e fantastica (per la verità non nuova… ma nessuno disponeva dello spazio disco di cui dispone Google), che ha un solo difetto: IL NOME!!!

Eldy: Simple-Functionally-Easy OS

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 15:40:05 +0000

Obviously, based on linux ;)

An easy and simple interface. Poor and feature-less programs. Big-Chars interface.

Usefull for old-boy with no interest to learn “new-techs”.

It’s an Italian project. Check it out.

Source, Downloadblog.

Google as room mate

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 18:55:12 +0000

Personally, I prefer something like this!!! ;)

eyeOS: Web Based Desktop OS

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 13:19:14 +0000

Welcome to eyeOS, a web based desktop system. With eyeOS you can access your data and your applications anywhere, anytime. A virtual office in your hands, no need to install anything in the computer. Everything lives in the browser, for you and your work colleagues. eyeOS is open source and free software. Set up freely an account on our servers or, if you prefer it, install it in your server. Make your life easier with the virtual word processor, calendar, file manager, messenger, browser and other applications. And if you want more applications, just visit the eyeOS Application Database!

Google Finance

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:25:23 +0000

Another AMAZING usage of Ajax by Google: Google Finance. It’s obviously a “beta” and the home page does not seems to be very “ajaxed”… but try to find out a symbol and… be prepared for WOW! 8O

Tablet Mac: Another Patent

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:56:27 +0000

Yes, another patent from Apple.

That patent describe interaction-patterns in details, with particular attention on a “virtual keyboard” that appear in a “contextual-way”.

Apple seems to be ready for an HCI REVOLUTON!!! Finally!

Example images:

Source, Melablog.

meebo - IM Ajax based

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:19:05 +0000

meebo is a multi-IM client (in beta version right now) that is Web 2.0 enabled: a really cool use of Ajax!

I tried it and seems to be functional and really usable (it’s in beta, don’t forget). Probably a very powerfull alternative for user without a Laptop or a Network-enabled palm.

The most interesting features? it use 1024 bit encryption RSA for Ajax communications!

Source, Consequentia Mirabilis.

XGL: wordless videos O_o

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 01:57:31 +0000

INCREDIBLE!!! AMAZING!!! SUPER!!! POWERFULL!!! GREAT!!!

Videos are on linuxedge. Source, OSSBlog.

The House that Apple build

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:30:50 +0000

Source, Melablog.

It's too late...

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 01:00:59 +0000

… every people (hi hope ;) ) in the world know about the MacWorld of yesterday.

Then, I write just a little list of recommended links:

Find out what do you want! :D

Ah, last observation: I like too much the logo of the Intel Code Duo!

Un c@ppuccino per un Pc

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 23:27:40 +0000

Promozione governativa da tenere d’occhio: tra poco tempo ci sarà il via ufficiale.

www.innovazione.gov.it.

- EDIT - Nei commenti trovate una serie di ossevazioni utili per meglio capire cosa c’é dietro questa offerta che all’apparenza sembrava interessante (grazie Sunshine).

iWeb: only a rumor?

Sat, 07 Jan 2006 23:30:32 +0000

Just before noon on Thursday, the company’s Garageband and Support websites displayed links to non-existent iLife ‘06 product pages and listed “iWeb” as one of its included applications. Released last year at Macworld Expo in San Francisco, iLife ‘05 – the current version of the suite – includes only iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, GarageBand, and iTunes.

Sources had previously told AppleInsider that Apple was preparing to introduce a new Web design application during next week’s Macworld Expo, which would integrate with the company’s .Mac suite of Internet services.

Clearlooks con Cairo abilitato

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 14:06:22 +0000

Howto in italiano su come abilitare il supporto a Cairo per il tema Clearlooks delle GTK+. Questo tema é il nuovo tema ufficiale di Gnome e devo dire che con il supporto Cairo, tutto funge ancora più velocemente.

Qui trovate l’howto.

KDE 4 will run Dashboard Widgets

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 21:57:36 +0000

It’s easy to understand how: WebKit and KHTML use the same core (now they aren’t still together).

But, what about Cocoa-Based widgets? :?:

From Zack Rusin’s blog:

I finally got most the implementation of the HTML Canvas element for KHTML finished. It’s in the kdelibs-js branch in SVN. After George/Maks merge their other changes we’ll merge it to HEAD. I’m planning to add full OSX Dashboard compatibility layer for Plasma (hence why I’ve spent most of the day yesterday on implementing the Canvas element)…

HAN - Human Area Network :D

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 20:09:50 +0000

RedTacton is developing a new technology to use the Human Body as a conductor to make Digital Device’s Networks.

There are some application-field for that technology, like:

When a consumer stands in front of an advertising panel, advertising and information matching his or her attributes is automatically displayed.

By touching or standing in front of items they are interested in, consumers can get more in-depth information.

OpenOfficie 2.0 e DB

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 18:32:43 +0000

Filippo Cerulo ha completato questa guida all’uso di OpenOffice 2.0 e i DataBase. Grazie a Filippo per l’ottimo e completo lavoro (tratta l’integrazione con vari DB, da PostgreSQL a Oracle, passando per MySQL e MSSql).

Qui l’indice degli argomenti.

OpenOffice.org 2.0.1 available

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:28:51 +0000

Via OSSBlog.

NeoOffice/J 1.1 Stable

Thu, 23 Jun 2005 01:55:35 +0000

This is a OpenSource project, based on OpenOffice, that does not use the X emulation to run on MacOSX. It use a recompilation of GTK+ over Quartz, linked statically.

It’s a very good project: I hope this release resolve some bugs and now the suite start-up shortly. Download it!

[posted with ecto]