Explores the new strong typing system in Javascript 2.0, covering type annotations, enforcement, and reduced type coercion.
An obituary for the XEmacs fork, reflecting on its history, technical contributions to the Emacs ecosystem, and its eventual decommissioning.
Donald Knuth discusses his preference for Linux and critiques the shift to multi-core architecture, questioning its benefits for most software.
Analyzes the distinction between 'organic' and 'non-organic' open source development models, using examples like Apache and MySQL.
A 2008 link roundup discussing open source commandments, Linux desktop strategies, and industry moves from companies like rPath and Microsoft.
Guide to installing and using Compcache on Linux to optimize RAM usage through compression, improving system performance.
Explains CSS pseudo-classes like :link, :visited, and :first-child, describing them as 'phantom' classes that style elements based on state.
Analyzes the differences between 'organic' open-source projects with community contributions and 'non-organic' ones driven by a single company.
A technical exploration of implementing JSON-RPC communication between Common Lisp and C, including netstring encoding and protocol details.
An analysis of the proposed features and debates surrounding Javascript 2.0 (ECMAScript 4), exploring its evolution and potential impact on web development.
A personal account of attending the European Common Lisp Meeting 2008, covering technical talks on Lisp applications and development insights.
Analyzes Sun's strategic goals and community challenges with OpenSolaris, contrasting its open-source release with Linux's development model.
Guide to integrating Zend Studio with Team Foundation Server for PHP development, enabling source control and team collaboration in mixed environments.
The author details recent updates to their tech blog, including new RSS feeds, site navigation improvements, and integrating Twitter.
A candidate shares their detailed experience interviewing for a Microsoft internship, covering phone screening and an in-person technical interview in Warsaw.
Announcing an ASP.Net MVC authentication starter kit with OpenID and Windows Live ID support, providing an alternative to the Membership Starter Kit.
Urgent security alert for BlogEngine.NET users about a vulnerability exposing user credentials, with a patch recommendation.
Argues that being wrong is beneficial for designers and developers, as it fosters growth, learning, and better products through constructive criticism.
A guide to creating effective presentations using LaTeX, Beamer, and KeyJNote for clean design and stylish delivery.
A personal recap of the first official day of ApacheCon Europe 2008, covering technical talks on OSGi, JSF, Comet, and business discussions on open source strategy.
