Is Microsoft quietly phasing out IE6? I think could mean the beginning of the end for IE6 installs and support.
Internet Explorer 7 now available for pirated version of Windows XP
I just viewed an interesting video from Channel 9 about the history behind typefaces from Microsoft’s point of view. The video is about 1hr long and features a brief(well not really) history of typography for the computer screen.
The video also deals with the new suite of fonts being released and one new font that stands out is Consolas. It is primarly geared to be a replacement to Courier (probably the most popular and widely used font by programmers) and have to admit it looks, works and is very easy on the eyes.
Being that most fonts are almost always designed for print, I have to give MS props for thinking about programmers and releasing fonts specifically for us.
In case you’re wondering if you’ve been infected with spyware or not, here is a review of some of the tools out there to help you clean your computer.
A slide show of where Windows started and how far it has come. Hat tip: Jon Walker
http://www.desktoppipeline.com/storypics/win20ann/win_tour4.jhtml
Most news outlets are reporting on IE being problematic with spyware and virus, and recommending the public migrate to Firefox to evade such annoyances. Here is a web site that will help you get up and running with downloadable CDs you can share with your friends and family. And the best thing is, it’s free!
System and desktop applications to make your windows experience a more enjoyable one. The coolest of these has to be the multiple desktop application. Enhance and enjoy.
While competition appears to be piling up, would-be IE rivals must overcome industry inertia that runs deep within the fabric of how Web pages are put together. Not least, they rely on the cooperation of skeptical Web authors who see little reward in supporting technology that is used by just a small fraction of their customers.
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