September 2003

Version Troubles

Todd Dominey beats me to the punch, and says everything (and more) about software version naming schemes I was thinking of writing. Inspired by Adobe’s drop of the numerical versions in favor of a letter-based system (“CS”) for their new “Creative Suite”, the move seems to be a short-sighted marketing ploy in attempt to follow a trend set by Apple, Microsoft, and Macromedia. continued

29 Sep 2003 in Technology 16 comments

Spaced Out

If you live in the Bay Area (or happen to be visiting next week) and have a passion for typography like I do, no doubt, you’ll be interested in “Spaced Out, Black Holes in Typography”, happening next Wednesday, 1 October at 7pm. continued

24 Sep 2003 in Design, Events 8 comments

Explaining the Value

Adaptive Path just published an essay written by Jeff Veen, entitled “The Business Value of Web Standards”. It’s a short, concise overview focusing on the tangible benefits of designing and coding a site using web standards like XHTML and CSS. continued

18 Sep 2003 in Business, CSS13 comments

VeriBadSign

Yesterday, VeriSign resorted to more anti-competitive, monopolistic tactics. With so many people, companies, and organizations upset at VeriSign for such an unethical move, we’ll see how long this scam lasts. continued

16 Sep 2003 in Technology, Web 20 comments

Extremes

Where else can you go only 2 miles and experience a natural temperature drop of 25 degrees+? That was my experience in San Francisco yesterday as I went from Noe Valley to Pacific Heights to watch a portion of the T-Mobile International cycling race. continued

15 Sep 2003 in Events, Locations 5 comments

In Remembrance

September 11, 2001 continued

11 Sep 2003 in People 1 comments

SFBags.com

If you have a notebook computer, most likely you use (or have been looking for) something of quality to tote said portable. If you’re like me, you want something well-designed, with convenient pockets in all the right places, and a sturdy construction which protects your investment. continued

10 Sep 2003 in Apple, Business35 comments

Like Lichen?

It’s nice to see someone take an influence and actually do something with it. continued

4 Sep 2003 in CSS 9 comments

Making the Absolute, Relative

A reader wrote to question the use of positioning for the Adaptive Path navigation. Certain positioning requirements can be met by wrapping one positioned element with another. continued

3 Sep 2003 in CSS, Site36 comments

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