The new version of Firefox (3) has begun to spread around the industry, with some disappointing results. Although there are a few new features, noticeably Gecko 1.9, and the URL bar’s striking new functionality, there is just not enough changes to give it an integer update, to 3. If I was in charge, I would call it 2.2 (or even 2.1) or something to suggest a medium magnitude feature change. The only reason for it is the new Gecko implementation, for the simplicity for the end user.
I have been using …

And another of the many innovations I have (and have yet to) stumble across is the new declarative (more on that later) language from Microsoft. This is what appears to be a direct aim at combating Adobe’s hopes with AIR, and Flex both in one. The similarities become even more obvious when you see more in depth details on the way the script is coded.
For those who don’t know, Adobe AIR stands for Adobe Integrated Runtime, which is a way for existing designers or developers devigners (thanks Lee) that work …

I know I haven’t updated this place in a while, but I’ve been quite busy, and I admit, it’s my life, and I can do what I want with it. Unless you have any objections?
Anyway, for a long time, I have been sure that Apple users have always (or almost always) fitted into a specific category of people. Always graphic artists (or bipolar, if it’s any different) and the occasional developer. As the following few snippets from the article show, this has finally been proven on a large scale. …

Recently in the town I live, something interesting has finally happened. A huge boat, called “Ice Prince” sank off the Dorset coast (25 miles from Portland Bill). It has taken several days for the sea to slowly carry all 5,000 tons of wood to the Worthing coastline. Police have warned that anybody taking timber from the beach risks a fine of up to £2500, so don’t do it!
Here are some photos so I can show you what I mean.

As you can see, there is a lot of wood.. They reckon …