Article archive - page 9
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EEEPC's power is in the network not the machine
The EeePC is compelling not because of specs but because it is a lightweight tool that thrives on constant connectivity. A love letter to small, network-first computing.
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Ubuntu 8.04 - truly desktop Linux
Ubuntu 8.04 finally delivers a Linux desktop that just works, even on finicky laptops. With Vista faltering, it feels like the first truly viable moment for mainstream Linux adoption.
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Easy product or class rating system
Build a rating system that won't set your servers on fire.
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Phorm over function?
Phorm's ISP-level tracking raises serious privacy concerns even if the data is anonymous. Opt-out tracking erodes trust and could spark a privacy-first backlash or new laws.
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Can Yahoo really get things so wrong?
Yahoo's spam filters began deleting legitimate customer emails with no clear appeal path. Debugging the trail of why, and the frustration of opaque email filtering.
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Security 101 : The user should be able to authenticate
Security needs to be appropriate to the value of the asset it protects.
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DVD Jon strikes again
DVD Jon's latest hack targets iTunes lock-in and revives the argument that purchased media should be playable anywhere.
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Why industries can still be revolutionised on the web
Too many industries still ship broken, confusing websites, which means basic design and information architecture can still be disruptive. The web still has plenty of room to be rebuilt.
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The state of Oz technology
From mobile data to broadband and open-source adoption, Australia's tech scene feels stuck compared to Europe. Why progress is stalled and it needs a reset.
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The warm glow of site launch
A site launch brings equal parts exhaustion, relief and adrenaline, and it's a feeling shared across all engineering disciplines. Reflections on teams, pride and shipping real work into the world.