Chrome is Google’s First Free & Open Source Web Browser
May 4, 2009 Browsers, Desktop Apps, Google, Living Under a Rock, Open Source
Google recently dropped a free and open source web browser for all of us to play with. Chrome was a built from the ground up by Google to incorporate all the best attributes of everyone’s favorite Internet activities. Even though its still in Beta, its a smooth and well refined tool for browsing the Internet. Since I am a complete Firefox freak, I found myself comparing Chrome to Firefox and I must say that I liked it very much. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Browsers, Desktop Apps, Google, Living Under a Rock, Open Source
DD-WRT Is Awesome FREE & OPEN SOURCE Linux Based Firmware That Will Turn Your Router Into a BEAST !!
May 2, 2009 File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Security, Security, & more Security
Q1:What is DD-WRT?
A1:Read the title of this blog posting. JK…DD-WRT is free Linux-based firmware for several wireless routers, most notably the Linksys WRT54G (including the WRT54GL and WRT54GS). It is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2.
Q2:Why would I want to upgrade my router’s stock firmware? Read the rest of this entry »
A2:Because with DD-WRT firmware you can boost your wireless signal, prioritize what programs get the most bandwidth, turn your router into a repeater (to bounce a wireless signal outside onto you back patio), turn your wireless router into a reciever (to recieve a signal from another router on your network [more on this topic later...]), and/or because all the cool kids are doing it.
Tags: File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Security & more Security
Easily Add A Mobile Version of Your Self Hosted Wordpress Blog for all Visitors That View Your WebSite from a Cell Phone or PDA With This Plugin – MobilePress
Apr 23, 2009 Blogging, Open Source, Quick Tips, Wordpress Help
If you’re running a Wordpress WeBlog, then you’re really going to want to have a mobile version available for people who visit your site using a PDA or Smart Phone. Although there are a couple of Wordpress Plugins available to accomplish this task , I believe that MobilePress is not only the most robust plugin available, but also the easiest to learn and effectively utilize. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Blogging, Open Source, Quick Tips, Wordpress Help
Songbird is a Cross Platform Free & Open Source Desktop Media Player Designed for the World Wide Web
Apr 18, 2009 Audio & Video, Desktop Apps, Living Under a Rock, Open Source
Songbird is an open-source customizable music player that is always under active development. Its is a new type media player, specifically designed with the future in mind. While most media players are still focusing on local music only, Songbird is currently looking to the constantly-changing landscape of the World Wide Web for guidance. What the crap does that mean? Simply put, Songbird allows you to ‘play’ the web. Instead of needing separate applications to search for, download, and listen to music, Songbird allows you to do it all from one simple program, with an astounding level of integration between the Web and your music.
Songbird views web pages as dynamic playlists to play, save, download or subscribe to much like an RSS feed would be subscribed to with RSSOwl. And just like RSSOwl, SONGBIRD IS 100% COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE, OPEN SOURCE, AND TOTALLY CUSTOMIZABLE WITH ADD-ONS. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Audio & Video, Desktop Apps, Living Under a Rock, Open Source
FREE & Open Source Windows Based GPL Desktop Computer Virus Scanning Software
Apr 12, 2009 Desktop Apps, File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Security, Security, & more Security
ClamWin is a Free & Open Source Antivirus program for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 and Vista. ClamWin Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer and open source code. You can download and use it absolutely free of charge.
Some of ClamWin’s features are:
- High detection rates for viruses and spyware;
- Scanning Scheduler;
- Automatic downloads of regularly updated Virus Database.
- Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer;
- Addin to Microsoft Outlook to remove virus-infected attachments automatically.
Tags: Desktop Apps, File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Security & more Security
PHPLIST is an Extremely Powerful Free & Open Source PHP Based Subscription Newsletter Manager For Your Website
Apr 12, 2009 Advertising, File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Web Apps.
phplist is a FREE & OPEN SOURCE newsletter manager. Itis a one-way email announcement delivery system that is great for newsletters, publicity lists, notifications, and many other uses. Since it is both free & open source, its free to download, install and use, and its extremely easy to integrate with pretty much any website.
Tags: Advertising, File and Data Sharing, Open Source, Web Apps.
Completely Free Ways to Check if Your Website’s HTML Web Pages are Compliant & Valid With W3 Standards
Apr 9, 2009 Code & Scripts, IT Tips, Online Tools, Open Source, Quick Tips, Website Design
The 2 best ways of validating your websites HTML or XHTML are to use the Validator at W3C.org or a Firefox addon[plugin] such as my favorite, Html Validator 0.8.5.2 by Marc Gueury.
If you opt for using the Validator at W3C.org, you will visit their website and type in the URL of the webpage that you want validated. There are many options that you have at your disposal when your run the check. You can view the source code of the webpage and the Validator provides you with line number and what line number the errors, if any, occur.
With the FireFox addons you simply view source of the webpage you are currently on and at the bottom of the screen you will either see the HTML markup is valid or that there are errors in the code. If errors to occur, suggestion on how to fix them will be displayed in the lower right hand corner box. I personally prefer this plugin to visiting the Validator at W3C.org simply because its quicker and easier.
Tags: Code & Scripts, IT Tips, Online Tools, Open Source, Quick Tips, Website Design
Mozilla Browser, FireFox Addon That Opens a New Tab Directly To Your Set Home Page Every Time You Request One !!
Apr 8, 2009 Best of the Web, Browsers, Desktop Apps, Firefox, FreeWare, Online Tools, Open Source, Quick Tips
New Tab Homepage v: 0.4 is a very simple tabbed browsing extension that loads your homepage whenever you open a new tab. If you have multiple homepages, the first one is chosen.
This addon is meant to be a lightweight alternative to using Tab Mix, Tabbrowser Preferences or other tab browser extensions for this single feature. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Best of the Web, Browsers, Desktop Apps, Firefox, FreeWare, Online Tools, Open Source, Quick Tips
SpiceBird is the Free & Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Outlook!! Based of Thunderbird.
Mar 16, 2009 Client Software, Desktop Apps, Living Under a Rock, Open Source, Rss/feeds & Readers, WebMail
SpiceBird is a Great Open Source Window Alternative to Microsoft Outlook
A while back we featured Mozilla’s Thunderbird email client and a nice gentleman named William Lefkovics responded that Thunderbird is no replacement for outlook, but Spicebird is. And with that in mind, here is an update on SpiceBird.
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Tags: Client Software, Desktop Apps, Living Under a Rock, Open Source, Rss/feeds & Readers, WebMail
The 7 Best Places You Should Visit For Incredible Free Website Design Templates
Mar 14, 2009 Best of the Web, CSS & StyleSheets, Code & Scripts, FreeWare, Inspiration, Open Source, Templates, Website Design
So your sitting in front of your laptop and your suffering from a horrible case of writers block. You just landed a new website project, and the client wants a quick layout to see what you have envisioned for her. She’s not quite sure how she wants her web presents to be laid out, so she needs you to point her in the right direction. NOW WHAT??
Go to one of (or all of) these 7 websites and browse around to scarf up some pretty awesome website design inspiration. Weather you want to develop a XHTML and CSS or a Flash website, these 7 sites can point you in the right direction. Many of these templates can be slightly tweaked or even heavily modified to your needs as long as you credit the author. So, please enjoy!!
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Tags: Best of the Web, Code & Scripts, CSS & StyleSheets, FreeWare, Inspiration, Open Source, Templates, Website Design
