links for 2009-04-23
links for 2009-04-22
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Admin panel for Dimdim
links for 2009-04-21
links for 2009-04-20
Sun Rising for Oracle
Oracle to Buy Sun – MarketWatch
There are substantial long-term strategic customer advantages to Oracle owning two key Sun software assets: Java and Solaris. Java is one of the computer industry’s best-known brands and most widely deployed technologies, and it is the most important software Oracle has ever acquired. Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle’s fastest growing business, is built on top of Sun’s Java language and software. Oracle can now ensure continued innovation and investment in Java technology for the benefit of customers and the Java community.
The Sun Solaris operating system is the leading platform for the Oracle database, Oracle’s largest business, and has been for a long time. With the acquisition of Sun, Oracle can optimize the Oracle database for some of the unique, high-end features of Solaris. Oracle is as committed as ever to Linux and other open platforms and will continue to support and enhance our strong industry partnerships. “Oracle and Sun have been industry pioneers and close partners for more than 20 years,” said Sun Chairman Scott McNealy. “This combination is a natural evolution of our relationship and will be an industry-defining event.”
In most ways this combination makes a lot more sense than the IBM Sun deal that was floated at earlier this year. Oracle will now be in the position to have total control over it’s stack. I think IBM should be very concerned about this.
links for 2009-04-16
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Scholarship 2.0 is devoted to describing and documenting the forms, facets, and features of alternative Web-based scholarly publishing philosophies and practices. The variety of old and new metrics available for assessing the impact, significance, and value of Web-based scholarship is of particular interest.
links for 2009-04-14
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Procaster is a standalone desktop application for Windows (and soon for Mac). It is fully integrated with the Mogulus streaming service. Mogulus is the most powerful online video broadcast solution available, for streaming live, linear and on-demand content through a single video player.
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DRAFT: Open Publication Distribution System
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This needs a Drupal module.
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This collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field, as well as the most recent initiatives in mobile learning research. Businesses and governments can learn how to deliver timely information to staff using mobile devices. Professors can use this book as a textbook for courses on distance education, mobile learning, and educational technology.
links for 2009-04-13
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The WURFL module helps you in detecting the device capabilities of the mobile device visiting your website. It is based on WURFL and the WURFL PHP library