SVG images are here, soon they will pretty standard on the web. The Adobe SVG plugin allows users to view the images and soon Mozilla Firefox will have SVG support built in so that no external plugin will be necessary. Why use SVG images instead of standards like JPG or PNG? In most instances they [...]

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At OnLamp, Top Ten Data Crunching Tips and Tricks, a cursory overview of some data crunching and munging techniques (maybe not the top ten, though). Comments posted there by readers are awfully cranky, but it’s still a good read. Every day, all over the world, programmers have to recycle legacy data, translate from one vendor’s [...]

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More great free product at ilovejackdaniels.com, a MySQL Cheat Sheat. How can you go wrong? Has MySQL functions, data types, PHP MySQL functions, and sample queries. Good stuff.

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Tutorial: DVD Ripping in Linux Hi, this short tutorial has the aim to be a guide for those who would like to back up a DVD using Linux. At first I will start with a general overview to clarify the situation about DVDs, then I’ll switch to a description of the script I made, along [...]

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Cringely thinks Apple and Intel are going to merge to finally crush Microsoft. That’s the story as I see it unfolding. Steve Jobs finally beats Bill Gates. And with the sale of Apple to Intel, Steve accepts the position of CEO of the Pixar/Disney/Sony Media Company. Remember, you read it here first. If this plays [...]

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“HELP! I normally use Linux, but I’m required to use Windows at work. Where are all the applications? You mean I have to buy those separately?!?!?” If you are like me the transition from Linux to Windows can be frustrating. All of the applications that you are used to having are nowhere to be seen. [...]

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Business Applications Of course, Microsoft Office is the industry standard, though it’s very expensive. A couple great free alternatives are Open Office and the 602PC Suite of office applications, both compatiple with Microsoft Office file formats. As the price of MS Office can range beyond $600, one compromise is to purchase a cheaper version of [...]

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