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Genuine Advantage, My Ass!!
Ok, so is anyone else as fed up with Microsoft's Genuine Advantage as I am? I fail to see how this is an “Advantage” to anyone besides Microsoft. One of the reasons I decided to go with Linux at home is because MS is pissing me off with it's high and mighty Genuine Advantage crap. (Also, I completely agree with
Freeware is Everywhere!
One of my favorite words in the English language for its meaning is free. Being a computer junkie, another of my favorite words is ware, combine them both and the world is a better place. I have found a few lately that are above and beyond the standards, applications that exceed the level of commercial software in terms of function
MyProgs.net
I usually don't post more than once in one day, but I just couldn't help it when I came upon this site. MyProgs is a great new site for software enthusiasts, like me. Here is the description, taken from their site: About MyProgs This site allows you to keep a social list of the programs you use. After you sign
Detroit, Rock City!!
Rock is still alive in Detroit! Check this out: It Came From Detroit Also from Plus One Productions, The Dirtbombs Teaser Trailer
Photo and Media Festival – Davison Michigan
I'll be there. Look for my display!
Freeware Review – AutoTypist
AutoTypist is a freeware typing assistant/spell checker that has so many features, I'd even be willing to pay for it. AutoTypist can recognize misspelled words as soon as they are typed, and can change to the suggested correct spelling simply by pressing the Ctrl key. This process is fully customizable and triggers can be made not only for misspelled words,
Free Tutorials and Corel Seeks Beta Testers
Total Training is offering a free sampler CD of some of their video based training. The CD is for both Windows and Macintosh and includes demo tutorials on many Adobe software programs like Acrobat, After Effects, Audition, Encore DVD, GoLive, Photoshop and Illustrator. They even pay shipping. To request your free CD, go to Total Training's website and sign up!
Freeware Review – Kolorgenerator
Kolorgenerator is a feature-packed tool that can be useful for programmers, webmasters, and designers who frequently need a color picking tool. Kolorgenerator works as a stand alone exe that does not need to be installed, though the author also offers an install set which includes the help files for those who would like to read them. It's easily one of
Artist Showcase – June 2005
Take a look at Ken Meyer's website and you'll find portraits done in beautiful, vivid water colors. You'll find work he's done for comics, paintings of musicians, sports heroes, and even a politician or two. You’ll also find that what he can do with a brush is nothing short of awe inspiring. Ken agreed to let me interview him, so
Freeware Review – Video MP3 Extractor
I just reviewed a neat little application that allows you to extract the audio from a video and save it as an MP3. The program is called Video mp3 Extractor and is offered as freeware from the good folks over at GeoVid. The program installs quickly and easily. Though it doesn't have help files, it's very easy to use. Simply
Artist Showcase – Earth Spirit Photography
We bought a camera for Christmas, and I'm still in the process of learning how it works and all of it's different options. It's quite complicated, to tell the truth, but this learning process has given me a deep respect for photographers like Greg from Earth Spirit Photography. Please let me introduce you to a wonderful artist and friend whose
Fractals for Palms and Phones
Yeah, you heard right, check this out! http://mu-j.com/mufrac/ Interactive fractals that allow the user to zoom and pan without having to wait long for calculations to finish because that is done remotely using the HTTP protocol. Users can bookmark their favorite fractals and e-mail images in high resolution. The program is lightweight and it adapts to the capabilities of your
Hotlinking
Is anyone else as offended by hotlinking as I am? I have a couple problems with it, so let me rant for just a moment, if I may. With Blogware, I can see the URL's that are referrers to my site. I get a lot of hits from my Deviant Art account, and I get a lot of Yahoo and
What is a fractal?
An animated introduction to the world of fractals: link tres cool.