An upcoming Federal Communications Commission spectrum auction is once again pitting search giant Google against the largest phone companies in the country in a public policy battle that could determine how Americans access the Internet in the future.
Web Development Toolbox: 120+ Web Development Resources: “As rewarding as web development is, it can also be a pain sometimes, especially if you spend half your time looking for the right tools and resources. Well, we’ve done the work for you with this one, and have compiled a list of over 120 web development resources to make your life easier.”
(Via Mashable.)
Hey, it’s no shocker that Apple’s iPod is a coveted item even for those who acquire their wares in less than legal manners, but a recent patent application from Apple shows that someone at Cupertino cares about you rightful owners out there. Essentially, the technology would invoke a ‘guardian’ recharge circuit, which would disable any further charging if the computer (or ‘other recharger’) it was paired with was of the unauthorized variety. According to Apple, this type of limitation would ’serve as a deterrent to theft,’ and while we can only assume that it would be applied first to the iPhone and iPod, the application does insinuate that other handheld, rechargeable devices could eventually benefit from the invention.
[Via Slashdot]
Liger 1.6 - Shapeshifter Leopard theme for Tiger. (Free): “
Liger - Leopard theme for Tiger.
Version 1.6 (released 29/07/07).
Made to mimic Leopard.
Check out installation video Pfj_45aq9nM at youtube.
Installation method:
1. Use ClearDock to hide the Dock background and set indicator colour white.
2. Open ‘Liger.guiKit’.
3. Apply ‘Liger’ them, icon set, and desktop picture.
4. Open ‘Liger.pkg’ and follow instructions.
NOTE: If updating from previous version, please open ‘Uninstall.app’ first.
Changes:
- LigerDock
- Uses Quarts for fast graphics
- can auto-hide
- LigerMenubar image improved
- Added variants
- Opaque Menubar
- Metal
- Metal + Opaque Menubar
- Added brown folder icon set
- Added some app icons
- Xcode
- Interface Builder
- Terminal
- System Preferences
Features:
- FLAWLESS TRANSPARENCY for ANY menu extras and any app!
- Nice looking menu-extras 
- App skins for Safari and Mail! (More to come)
- Grass wallpaper!
- Icons!
- Dock (check the preview screenshot)
Known issues (working list):
- Safari v3 Beta doesn’t like themes :S
- LigerDock
- Animation jumpy
- Only supports bottom position
- LigerMenubar
- Transparency can’t be changed
- Menubar and Dock both don’t like fullscreen apps (eg. DVD Player) [you can auto-hide the Dock to fix part of the problem]
Thanks:
- Nordoc for the name (my imagination alluded me on this one)
- Zach for transparency ideas
- Lentife for killer video guides
- Bladziak for a better menu-bar image
- Everyone for their support (and donations)!
(Via MacUpdate - Mac OS X.)
The general public and the big brand names, are finally starting to see value in Free Software and Open Source. Could the end of Microsoft domination be near?
That’s right, a maxi-MINI for the masses.
Did you know the Tokyo Apple store’s elevator has no buttons? It’s designed to just stop at every floor — it’s just simpler that way. Apparently. (Oook.) This tidbit and many more as the Wall St. Journal gets granular on Apple’s (read: Steve Jobs’s) long-waged war on buttons. Won’t someone please think of the children? [Warning: subscription required]
(Via Engadget.)
The iMultiMix 9R from Alesis has been designed with studios and live venues—and even churches—in mind. As well as an iPod dock, what else does the rack-mountable 9R rock?
5 high-gain mic preamps
2 stereo line inputs
48V phantom power
Auxiliary sends and returns
3-band per channel EQ with high/low shelving and band pass/reject
Composite video output.
It’s available at the end of the year and will cost you $399. [iLounge]
(Via Gizmodo.)
Velvet Puffin is a new Web-based IM and social networking client with a twist, it keeps running after you close your browser. Here, R. Chandrasekar demonstrates it for me and you.”
(Via Velvet Puffin)
Ubuntu Feisty: 0$. Cardboard box: 0$. Duct tape: 1$. Having the bitchin’est case mod this side of the trailer park: priceless.
Ian Scott
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