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Firefox mausert sich zum super duper webdev browser

Die neuen Extensions für Firefox, darunter Webdeveloper und edit-css, haben nun Konkurrenz durch einen FTP-Client. Dieser lässt sich einfach als Erweiterung integrieren, sodass Nutzer beim schnellen Hochladen von Dateien nicht mehr auf einen separaten FTP-Client zurückgreifen müssen. Der Browser bleibt somit immer an erster Stelle für unkomplizierte Aufgaben.

New Microsoft Typefaces

Microsoft has developed new typefaces for Longhorn designed for on-screen reading, which I find promising. I hope to see similar advancements from Apple or other competitors, as current typefaces across platforms could benefit from improvement. With the anticipated UI enhancements in Longhorn, these new fonts could significantly enhance visual appeal for users.

Adobe buys Macromedia

Adobe's acquisition of Macromedia raises questions about the future of key products. Photoshop is likely to overshadow Fireworks, while the fate of Freehand and Illustrator remains uncertain. The competition between Dreamweaver and GoLive hints at possible consolidation, and Flash appears poised to dominate unless Adobe opts differently. Concerns about innovation and product treatment linger.

Addendum to Adobe buys Macromedia

Adobe's acquisition of Macromedia was primarily driven by fears that Microsoft would make the move first. This strategic decision is expected to ensure future versions of Flash and Dreamweaver for Mac OS X, promising continued innovation in these essential tools.

Safari Passes Acid2 Test :-)

The Web Standards Project has released the Acid2 test for Web browsers, revealing that nearly all fail to comply with HTML and CSS standards. Notably, Safari 2.0 has passed, making it the first browser to do so. The test highlights the gap in standards compliance among major browsers, including Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Technorati Ping

I built a simple Technorati Ping feature using XML-RPC for my blog. Now, every time I update my blog, Technorati receives a ping about the update. I plan to share the eight-line PHP code soon for others to use in their own blogging systems.

Rounded Input Boxes in HTML anyone?

I've discovered a proprietary Gecko/Mozilla property, '-moz-border-radius', which allows for rounded corners in design without the need for images. While it's useful mainly for intranet applications or specific browser versions, there are more intriguing properties available to explore. Notably, Safari's text-shadow property stands out for its unique functionality.

Hell Just Froze Over.

Google's recent decision to adopt a more open data-sharing approach has sparked discussion among tech experts. This shift may impact user privacy and data management practices, raising questions about the implications for both individuals and businesses. The move signals a potential change in how major tech companies approach data transparency in the evolving digital landscape.

Google Sitemaps

Google introduced Google Sitemaps, a technology aimed at enhancing search engine results for webmasters. This feature enables users to provide a list of pages for crawling, including details like last modified dates and priority. I’ve integrated it into my blog and am curious about its impact on how Google indexes my site.

Crash your iPod Photo, with a Video-File

I explored Apple's implementation of M4B files and devised a method to embed video in these files. The resulting file displays video content in iTunes without QuickTime, but crashes my iPod Photo upon playback. Despite this, I am sharing it in case other iPod models yield different results. A guide on creating such videos may follow.

I got my iPhone

I just received my iPhone, currently running software version 1.0.2 due to carrier restrictions, and I'm impressed. While it may lack some modern mobile features, it excels in several other areas. I plan to share more insights soon.

Cocoa, Cappuccino and the Palm Pre

Palm's Andrew Shebanow discusses the appeal of webOS alongside the iPhone, emphasizing that developers can easily target both platforms. He highlights the potential of the Cappuccino Web Framework to simplify transitions for those familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, suggesting it could attract iPhone developers to webOS.

Encoding transparent videos that work in Safari, Chrome and Firefox

Quick note on how to create a transparent video that works in Safari and in Chrome using FFmpeg and Blender