February 2008
10 posts
WatchInterview: Hank Shocklee on Musical Craft, Music Industry This is just part one. The second part is even better, so go check it out via the link.
Interview: Hank Shocklee on Musical Craft, Music... →
Here is a guy that knows what he is talking about when he talks about the music industry.
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RE: The Format War Is Over
In ten years not only will we say to each other, “Remember HD-DVDs?” We’ll also likely be saying “Remember DVDs?” I have lived here in Brazil for well over two years. Do you know how many people’s houses I have been in who have VHS players? Zero. None. It struck me as odd at first, but now it is normal. DVD is the current way to transfer video. CDs are for...
Official: HD DVD dead and buried, format war is... →
While this does not directly effect me at the moment, it will in the future. I am glad it turned out this way. From the beginning it appeared to me that HD-dvd was far inferior technically speaking. I was not excited about the prospect of it being another BETA format.
John Gruber: A Mix of the Technical, the Artful,... →
One of the few interviews that I have read recently that was a fun read. If you are a fan of Gruber, or Shawn Blanc this is a great read.
RIO DE JANEIRO FOR BEGINNERS - SAFETY TIPS →
This is a great read if you are headed to Rio de Janeiro.
Chyrp →
While it may not take the place of Wordpress, it is a very interesting option for a content management system. Well worth a look.
IEEE Spectrum: Video Viewer →
This is an amazing video about the development of a prosthetic arm. It is called the “Luke arm” after Luke Skywalker.
Rands In Repose: Out Loud →
Speech or presentation? Some really great tips on how to put together a presentation… or a speech. One tip is to stick to the presentation software that you like to help you avoid writing a book instead of a presentation. Great stuff.
Beat Box Tuba →
Great stuff. I used to play tuba, and messed around like that sometimes. But never thought to actually make it into sheet music.