Microsoft officials are calling the Internet Explorer 8 RC 1 build “platform-complete,” meaning that developers and users should expect no more programming or user-interface changes in the product from here on out. http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1846&tag=nl.e539
Windows 7 is the final nail in the desktop Linux market’s coffin. Unless Microsoft gets stupid on pricing, it is game over for Linux netbook market share. http://blogs.zdnet.com/storage/?p=379&tag=nl.e539
Since President Obama was sworn in and Whitehouse.gov has switched to a new interface, there has been an endless amount of chatter about the state of the White House’s technology. Some discuss the shortcomings, while others defend it as just fine. http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/01/23/addressing-the-state-of-the-white-house-technology
The third installment of Website Magazine’s immensely popular series on link building tactics and techniques focuses on advanced methods to increase inbound link counts. The more time you spend promoting your website however usually reveals that there are not actually any advanced link building methods; no silver bullets to catapult you to top of search…
Technology professionals often work contract jobs, essentially spending several months on a project with one organization and then moving on to a new assignment elsewhere. Sometimes this work arrangement is by choice; other times it’s a way for techies to earn a living between full-time jobs. http://career-advice.monster.com/job-search/Company-Industry-Research/IT-Contract-Work-FAQ/article.aspx
http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/3831-worm-seizes-8-million-pcs-in-a-week?referral=IT_nlet_20090122
Here’s a situation you may be familiar with. You’ve just snagged a valuable design contract and the first thing you need from the client is a vector of their logo to use in your print or web work. How often does your client truly know what you’re looking for? If you’re a design professional, you’ve…
E-mail is very effective for communicating with customers. According to a 2007 poll by MarketingSherpa, 86% of US adult internet users opened opt-in e-mails from companies, and 55% did so “always,” “very often” or “frequently.” With these statistics, it makes sense to employ an e-mail program. It’s easy to create, inexpensive to send, interactive with…
More than any other group of Web professionals, Internet retailers spend the most time focusing on individual page elements. They do this for good reason; each and every change they make (even small changes) produce a big impact. Sometimes it’s not always for the better. That’s why understanding best practices goes a long way towards…
http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/01/14/how-to-use-video-to-improve-google-ranking-reputation-and-conversions