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Mariusz
i'm trying to get my college to install open source web authoring software (aptana studio) to use with students. it struck me, that if they were taught to use it first before moving to any WYSWIG tools, they could produce more standard compliant and leaner code. Aptana doesn't work in visual mode, so they have to hard code everything. what do you think ?
Matt Shelton:
Hi Mariusz, is there a reason you've settled on Aptana instead of Visual Web Developer? It's not OSS, but it is free, and in my experience, quite ...MoreHi Mariusz, is there a reason you've settled on Aptana instead of Visual Web Developer? It's not OSS, but it is free, and in my experience, quite feature-filled.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Mariusz:
kompozer i find a bit tricky with the css editor - it sometimes loses the link to stylesheet and preview isn't too good; plus it kept reformatting ...Morekompozer i find a bit tricky with the css editor - it sometimes loses the link to stylesheet and preview isn't too good; plus it kept reformatting my code, deleting all indents etc. Aptana has nice colour coding, code prompts and you can add JavaScript library functionality to it. VWD - never heard of, I'll have a look :) I still like the idea of Open Source though.I'd never think look for free stuff at Microsoft's site :)
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach
Want to improve your soft skills? Here are 3 EZ and solid tips to improve ur communication. http://tinyurl.com/yl3dyvs from Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach
Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach:
When I post out of Twitter, I use abbreviations because it is limited to 140 characters. That's why the I used "ur" for your. Not sure if that's ...MoreWhen I post out of Twitter, I use abbreviations because it is limited to 140 characters. That's why the I used "ur" for your. Not sure if that's what your remark referred to yet that is why. Many thanks for replying. Kate
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Jessica Bahr
Has anyone read Flatterland (and I guess by that take Flatland)? I have heard reviews of Flatland but not Flatterland. What do you think of it?
132 weeks ago from Mathematics
Presh Talwalkar:
I feel like I'm the only math-loving person who hated Flatland...I couldn't get over artificial narrative.
On the other hand, I really enjoy PBS ...MoreI feel like I'm the only math-loving person who hated Flatland...I couldn't get over artificial narrative.
On the other hand, I really enjoy PBS Nova documentaries that explain physics in lay terms. A couple of my favorites are:
Elegant Universe
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program_d.html
The ghost particle (about the neutrino)--unfortunately not online, but I got at my local library
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/neutrino/
129 weeks ago
On the other hand, I really enjoy PBS ...MoreI feel like I'm the only math-loving person who hated Flatland...I couldn't get over artificial narrative.
On the other hand, I really enjoy PBS Nova documentaries that explain physics in lay terms. A couple of my favorites are:
Elegant Universe
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program_d.html
The ghost particle (about the neutrino)--unfortunately not online, but I got at my local library
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/neutrino/
129 weeks ago
Jason Nichols:
@Presh, I think it all depends on when you read it. I read Flatland, Sphereland, and subsequently Flatterland when I was 12 or 13, so really all I ...More@Presh, I think it all depends on when you read it. I read Flatland, Sphereland, and subsequently Flatterland when I was 12 or 13, so really all I took away from it was the novelty and excitement of expanding my grasp of geometry... And yes, I'm that kind of dork who gets excited by geometry.
But reading it now, I look at it, and all I see is the commentary on Victorian society, and its drier than Dostoevsky... But I do still remember my childhood excitement, just not with the same passion.
129 weeks ago
But reading it now, I look at it, and all I see is the commentary on Victorian society, and its drier than Dostoevsky... But I do still remember my childhood excitement, just not with the same passion.
129 weeks ago
Mariusz
hey, anyone used YUI CSS modules ? any feedback ?
Stephen Evermore:
I actively use adaptations of reset, base, and fonts. I don't use grids. The reset and base are effective and easy to strip down to your own ...MoreI actively use adaptations of reset, base, and fonts. I don't use grids. The reset and base are effective and easy to strip down to your own needs. Fonts provides scalable fonts in all the browsers I support using percentage-based declarations. I'm happy with those, but of course Grids is the one with the most room for controversy or criticism.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Jake DeVries
I would really like to be able to UNfan people.
Photis Patriotis
Anyone here every used any slicing companies for CSS?
Stephen Evermore:
I'm not even clear on what slicing means in this case. Are you talking about companies that create HTML/CSS templates from graphic comps? If this ...MoreI'm not even clear on what slicing means in this case. Are you talking about companies that create HTML/CSS templates from graphic comps? If this is something more involved, and you happen to have an article URL handy, please pass it along. Thanks!
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Elizabeth Raley
We're agile already, but we want to phase it out. Therefore if we have to shelf a project, we at least have something.
Werkaholic:
Is Agile the same as RAD? I'm a bit confused about the popularity of this methodology... I thought it was becoming big 2-3 years ago and then ...MoreIs Agile the same as RAD? I'm a bit confused about the popularity of this methodology... I thought it was becoming big 2-3 years ago and then died down, now it seems to be resurging. We have been using phase methodology for IT development but starting to move towards discrete smaller work packages so kinda Agile, but still an overall project to manage these. (hybrid)
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
Elizabeth Raley:
Here is a good link describing SCRUM: MoreHere is a good link describing SCRUM: http://www.mariosalexandrou.com/methodologies/scrum.asp
I'm going to take a SCRUM seminar this week and learn more.
131 weeks ago
I'm going to take a SCRUM seminar this week and learn more.
131 weeks ago
Stephanie Chaptal Dugué
What do you think of tools mixing all networks status, as the one which turns your tweets automatically in your Facebook status ?
Trace Cohen:
I like to keep them separate and do them manually so that it is more personal.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
:
I think it's ok, depending on the message, but not in excess. I sometimes hate to see RT'd messages on Facebook or #[insert trending topic here] ...MoreI think it's ok, depending on the message, but not in excess. I sometimes hate to see RT'd messages on Facebook or #[insert trending topic here] because it's a totally different medium and it doesn't apply. If you do use this method, be sure to log into both from time to time to have a more personal touch (in my opinion).
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
We just added an extra featured post to the Community sidebar. What do you guys think? More content = Good?
Stephen Evermore:
Love it; it's the most valuable content to BC users. I'd rather see aggregated group activity instead of fan activity on my home page.
137 weeks ago
137 weeks ago
Jay Godse
Has anybody tried Google Chrome Frame http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjW0Bchdj-w instead of writing custom code for IE5/6?
Stephen Evermore:
The trouble is that it requires the end-user to install GCF. I figure they either want IE, or don't have admin rights to install Chrome. In ...MoreThe trouble is that it requires the end-user to install GCF. I figure they either want IE, or don't have admin rights to install Chrome. In either case, I don't see them installing GCF. I don't understand what end-users this really targets.
133 weeks ago
133 weeks ago
Rahul Mehta
I find 140 character limit a bit stifling. Does anyone else think so?
Stephen Evermore:
There was a good thread in the BC feedback group about this. Suggestions included upping the limit and better promoting the 'forum'.
138 weeks ago
138 weeks ago
Jason Evanish
I'm not crazy about all my feedback to you guys being the first thing that shows up when someone finds my profile...
Stephen Evermore:
Bruce, deep down you may still be that same great kid you used to be; but it's not who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Jason, one thing you could do is start connecting in other groups. Send me a PM and I can help you find some you'll be interested in.
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
JR Moreau
James Bond likes his gin martini's shaken, not stirred. I like my work/life blended, not blurred :-)
Stephen Evermore:
A very interesting distinction, IMHO, that defines my preference as well. Give me bars of black and white rather than a field of gray.
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Jessica Dickinson Goodman:
I think my work/school/life relationships oscillate between a blur and a blend--cooking and opera blur, but Arabic and Solfege only blend.
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
Rahul Mehta
Why is it that a PMP has to keep educating him/her self to maintain the certification? His/Her degree is for the lifetime w/o further educ.
Randall NOVAL:
True, but a university is accredited by the government to a public standard. PMP is a private certification by a for profit company.
135 weeks ago
135 weeks ago
Werkaholic:
This is the reason why I have (so far) opted not to get my PMP certification.
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
LOU COHLMEYER
I was just thinking about not wanting to work only this morning.If you're not well off or have hit the lotto lately; wel what els is there?
Monica Carol Evans:
I work at the job I currently have because I need money now. If I didn't have to work for money, I would work on projects that I care about
140 weeks ago
140 weeks ago
Monica Carol Evans:
But don't have time to do b/c I'm so doggone tired by the time I get home. I have a whole list of things I would do...maybe I should blog it
140 weeks ago
140 weeks ago
Mike Dammann
Vote for your favorite web marketing blog http://searchfeature.com/2009/09/02/sep-2009-poll/
Mike Dammann:
They are apples and oranges. I prefer to look at internet marketing as a whole and let people decide which strategy appeals to them.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Stephen Evermore
Working in Stamford, living in Milford. Looking forward to the Bethlehem Fair two weekends from now.
142 weeks ago from Connecticut
Rob Vanasco
i like the 140 limit. it forces people to really think about what they are saying and be concise.
Rob Vanasco:
great idea Stephen. I second that. let the 140 characters be the teaser to the real conversation.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
That's a cool idea Stephen. I'll bring it up to the rest of the team and see if it's something we can roll out. Love the ideas. Don't stop!
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Tom Guarriello
I love Twitter's 140 limit. But I'm thinking the format is too limiting for BC kinds of interactions. Too much to say, not enough room.
Jay Neely
Would be great if group admins could move chatter topics into an existing thread, as a reply. Good for fixing mistakes, easing clutter, etc.
Stephen Evermore:
Yes, or allowing post authors to delete their posts ala Facebook. There are issues there with thread continuity/integrity, but it's useful.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
One of our next big focuses is going to be on Control. I'll make sure this topic comes up. Thanks guys!
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Stephen Evermore
Maybe there's a market for TimidCareerist.com .
Stephen Evermore
What tools do you use for PM? Paper and digital both apply. For me: MSProject, Sharepoint, Compendium, Mindmeister, IBM ClearQuest.
Eric Marshall:
I have used SharePoint and Project mostly. Those were the recommended solutions of the organizations that I worked for. Something I would like ...MoreI have used SharePoint and Project mostly. Those were the recommended solutions of the organizations that I worked for. Something I would like to get my next company on board with is Google Wave for project team communications (Google Wave is simply incredible!).
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Joseph Arruda:
I do not use MS Project much anymore. Sometimes I'll use Planner, but mostly I have setup Redmine for large scale, complex task and resource ...MoreI do not use MS Project much anymore. Sometimes I'll use Planner, but mostly I have setup Redmine for large scale, complex task and resource oversight (as well as cross-department integration and knowledge base), as well as recently starting use of online SaaS tools like SmartSheets.
Some of the modelling/mind-mapping I've done use Yed, XMind or Visio.
109 weeks ago
Some of the modelling/mind-mapping I've done use Yed, XMind or Visio.
109 weeks ago
Christopher McSpiritt
Where is everyone from? Philly here.
Jason Nichols
have not yet...interested in picking up a copy some time... I'm a big fan of godel
142 weeks ago from Mathematics
Stephen Evermore:
It's a great read. It definitely dives (spirals?) right into the abstract.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Rob Vanasco
i dont think social media is a fad, but the way we use social media will be. myspace is a fad, but facebook is the rock http://bit.ly/FLGV5
Rob Vanasco:
IRC/IBM = Rocks...agreed. I wouldnt be so sure about google passing. They will adapt (better/faster than IBM did) and stick around.
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
Mike Dammann:
anything that moves quick will continue. Everything stale won't. Myspace is the turtle of social media :)
142 weeks ago
142 weeks ago
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