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F-Script 1.2.8 -OSS introspection and scripting tools for Cocoa

Submitted by Philippe Mougin 2005-01-27 macOS 12 Comments

This new version of F-Script provides Cocoa developers on Mac OS X with improved object introspection and scripting tools. In particular, developers having access to pre-versions of the forthcoming Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger", will find a powerful set of graphical tools to access and manipulate the new CoreData technology introduced by Apple in Tiger. See the release notes for F-Script.

A Week in the Life of an Arch Linux Newbie

Guest post by Andrew Roberts 2005-01-27 Linux 65 Comments

Can there ever be too much choice? Is that a bad thing? Well, to me in recent months it feels that way as I seem to have installed more Linux distributions than you can shake a stick at! Serial installers are a common phenomenon within the Linux community, but I say to you all, alas, I am cured!!! So, what makes Arch Linux all that? Well read on...

MS mulls charging for anti-spyware app

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Microsoft 59 Comments

Microsoft is leaving its options open on charging for full versions of anti-spyware and virus disinfection tools. Speaking in London yesterday, Detlef Eckert, chief security adviser for Microsoft EMEA, revealed there will be a second beta of Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware application. However, the company remains unsure how the product will evolve from then on.

Qt 3.3.4 Release and Qt 4 Schedule Adjustment

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Qt 45 Comments

Trolltech has announced the release of Qt 3.3.4 which is a maintenance release including many bug fixes and optimizations. The final Qt 4.0 release is now anticipated for late second quarter of 2005 with two interim beta versions to be released in March and May.

Solaris VS. Linux Comparison at BigAdmin

Submitted by Robert Escue 2005-01-27 Solaris 65 Comments

Sun has a whitepaper from Seal Rock Research comparing Solaris to Linux for Enterprise Level deployment.

A house divided: UWB’s double standards

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Hardware 6 Comments

What happens when two coalitions within a standard come into conflict, and it doesn't get resolved quickly? The ultrawideband technology standard shows you.

Wishful Thinking: An ultimate communication device for PDAs?

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Wireless 23 Comments

After playing around with my brand new infrared v90 modem for my PDAs (expect a review soon), it got me thinking...

A Linux Geek Embraces Mac OS X

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Apple 166 Comments

ExtremeTech's own (and OSNews reader) Jim Lynch is a long-standing Linux and occasional Windows user. He recently got a Mac for the first time, a G5. Did he like it, will he stay to the new platform?

Interview with Dee Dee Walsh of Windows Client Group

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Microsoft 7 Comments

ActiveWin.com recently had a chance to interview Dee Dee Walsh, Director of Communities for Windows Client Group. Elsewhere, Longhorn migration will be more than a technology upgrade -- it will affect IT staff skills and knowledge, as well as the way employees work, says ComputerWorld.

Microsoft Axing Windows 2000 Security Updates

Submitted by Jack 2005-01-27 Windows 37 Comments

Microsoft has confirmed that they will no longer issue security updates for Windows 2000. In addition, standard support for Windows 2000 is currently scheduled to end in June.

Terminal Emulator Settings

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Unix 14 Comments

To really take advantage of the best tools in computing requires that you become quite comfortable with using the command line interface (CLI). In general, nearly every task -- aside from graphical work itself -- can be accomplished from the CLI. Once the user becomes more adept at CLI work, these non-graphical tasks can be done more quickly, with more fine-grained control, and with less demand on computer resources. Find out more, in Ed Hurst's article.

Verizon taps Microsoft for mobile TV

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Wireless 21 Comments

Verizon Wireless said that it will use Microsoft's Windows Media technology as part of the foundation of its new cell phone streaming video service. My Take: What took them so long? Even in Greece you can watch TV via your mobile phone via Vodaphone's service for some time now. And why Europe has more advanced phones & services than US has? Trying to find a Bluetooth phone at Sprint for example, it's already an exersize in patience.

Develop Apache Derby applications in Eclipse

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-27 Java 4 Comments

After reading this article, you should be able to effectively develop Apache Derby applications using the various Eclipse-based tools available for Derby. Quickly learn how to develop an Apache Derby application on the Eclipse IDE using several tools, plus a walkthrough that shows you how to use them.

Niels Reedijk Continues Work On Haiku USB Stack

Submitted by Thom Holwerda 2005-01-27 Haiku 15 Comments

eXpert Zone reports: "Straight from haiku-announce: "I've been thinking a lot lately, and I decided that I'm going through with finishing the USB stack (even though I don't really like it). For my reasons of the delay, and what I'm doing about it, check my blog, I've just written a long post on the subject." A first milestone release is in the near future."

The Mac Mini Experience

Guest post by John Yanosko 2005-01-26 Apple 78 Comments

The following is the experience of a user of Linux for the desktop who got a Mac Mini. Is he making the switch?

QNX Momentics PE/SE 6.3.0 SP1 Update Available

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-26 QNX 10 Comments

Service Pack 1 is now available for download in MyQNX section of QNX.com. SP1 addresses critical issues in virtual memory management and embedded (NOR) flash file systems. It also incorporates maintenance fixes to both the Momentics tools and the Neutrino operating system - addressing issues in the IDE, command line tools, OS, Filesystem, and Networking components.

Gesture Interface For 3D Volumetric Displays

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-26 Graphics 2 Comments

Here's an article in Technology Research News about interfaces that allow direct gestural interaction with virtual objects contained in volumetric displays, in which output occupies a volume of space, like a crystal ball.

Sun Grants OSS Community Access to More than 1,600 Patents

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-26 Oracle and SUN 57 Comments

Sun today announced the largest single release of patent innovations into the open source community by any organization to date, marking a significant shift in the way Sun positions its intellectual property portfolio. By giving open source developers free access to Sun OpenSolaris related patents under the Common Development and Distribution License (CDDL), the company is fostering open innovation and establishing a leadership role in the framework of a patent commons.

CentOS-4.0 (Beta) Releases for i386, x86_64, ia64

Submitted by Johnny Hughes 2005-01-26 Linux 18 Comments

The CentOS Development Team has released CentOS 4.0 (Beta) for three architectures (i386, x86_64, and ia64).

Pyrex extends and speeds Python apps

Eugenia Loli 2005-01-26 General Development 8 Comments

Pyrex is a language specially designed for writing Python extension modules. According to the Pyrex Web site, "It's designed to bridge the gap between the nice, high-level, easy-to-use world of Python and the messy, low-level world of C." Almost any piece of Python code is also valid Pyrex code, but you can add optional static type declarations to Pyrex code, making the declared objects run at C speed.