November 2008

Javamancy Updated VI

November 25, 2008 at 4:30 AM · 1 comment

in Operations

Yep, folks, just like I mentioned earlier, Javamancy got its scheduled upgrade. In addition to several color changes, the multimedia box (that’s the “picture box” in upper right hand side) has gotten a few new images that may interest you. Compared to the previous Javamancy upgrade, this is not as dramatic, but it does provide [...]

Planned Javamancy Upgrade

November 24, 2008 at 1:00 AM · 1 comment

in Operations

Hi, folks! It does seem unusual to read about a Javamancy upgrade ahead of time, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what this is about: a Javamancy upgrade being announced before it occurs… And no, this is not going to be the new process going forward, but we’re going to be updating the theme elements a [...]

A Free Dr Pepper, Anyone?

November 23, 2008 at 1:00 AM

in Meanderings

A Little Bit: Dr Pepper [DPS] is offering a limited-time promotion for a free “single serve” Dr Pepper of Diet Dr Pepper beverage, via a coupon signup. A single serve is one of the following: 16 oz. 20 oz. 21 oz. Unfortunately, you need to provide your contact info in order to qualify for the [...]

iPhone/iPod touch 2.2 Firmware Update

November 22, 2008 at 1:00 AM

in Gadgetry

A Little Bit: The recent release of the latest combined Apple [AAPL] iPhone/iPod touch Firmware Update has a lot of users wondering what’s in store for them when they next sync their devices. TUAW (The Unofficial Apple Weblog, in case you were wondering) has posted a summary of features found in the recently released iPod touch [...]

Jane says that WordPress 2.7 development is rolling along fine, but the original November 10, 2008 release date has been pushed back toward the “end of November” (2008). In light of the upcoming (and there’s no reason at this time to believe otherwise) WordPress 2.7 release, Javamancy will not be undergoing any vast middleware or [...]

RIM BlackBerry Storm Released

November 21, 2008 at 6:19 PM

in Gadgetry

As mentioned earlier, the RIM [RIMM] BlackBerry Storm was scheduled for release today, and it certainly did, amidst a flurry of “you-just-gotta-have-it” TV and radio commercials. Although the product has been in the pipeline as a competitor to Apple’s [AAPL] iPhone 3G for several months, it did not seem to have the kind of public [...]

Now that I’ve been bouncing around the NXE for awhile now, what’s the ballyhoo about? Last month, I mentioned the major points that were expected from NXE. And yes, those points are present in the release. But are these items the end-all, be-all of gaming console updates? Er… no. Microsoft Agent Technology The Xbox avatar [...]

Barack, Where’s the Change?

November 19, 2008 at 6:36 PM · 1 comment

in Management

Okay, folks, you’ve already heard this being bandied around, at the water cooler and the day care and the park and… well, pretty much everywhere: “Where is the ‘change’ that we were promised?” Apparently, I’m not the only one who is concerned about where the new regime is going for their new personnel, especially given [...]

Xbox LIVE’s NXE Now!

November 19, 2008 at 4:10 PM · 2 comments

in Gaming,Services,Social Software

Lo and behold! Firing up the Xbox 360 this afternoon caused the immediate downloading of the install package for the New Xbox Experience (NXE) that we’ve been covering, followed by the updating of the system… The new UI is, as previously mentioned, extremely reminiscent of the now-famous Windows Media Center. And, if you’re like me, [...]

NetBeans 6.5

November 19, 2008 at 12:05 PM · 2 comments

in Java,Operations,Software

It’s been awhile in coming, but it’s finally here: NetBeans 6.5. Like many of you, I’ve been itching to have a plethora of development capabilities integrated into a single unified interface that does not require me to constantly scour the Internet, or several different vendors’ sites, or even just constantly ping around various different “repositories”, [...]