Month: September 2005

UPDATE 9/28/05!!!! A re-ran the installer, ran REPAIR, and the issues I was having have cleared up. Truly, truly bizarre.

Apple has released an update to iTunes (full install + Quicktime) (or Update Only here) this morning, which is supposed to fix some of the issues people have been having with iTunes 5.

Hmm… encountered a couple of issues while installing this update. You may want to hold off.

1. Got an error that my CD and DVD Burning Drivers are missing, due to the fact that I might have other burning software on my computer. That’s odd.
2. iTunes made me close out AOL Instant Messenger and a Konfabulator Weather widget to install.

Okay, if you say so. Reinstalling…

Hmm, still getting the CD/DVD Driver error. Nothing’s changed on my computer since installing 5.0. Downgrading doesn’t work either. Crap. I’ll have to forgo CD Burning til Apple issues an update, I suppose. This sucks. Not happy. This is the first time I’ve had issues with an iTunes install.

I upgraded to Adobe Creative Suite 2 here at work last week. Pretty flawless install other than the fact that I had upgraded from Adobe Creative Suite Premium, and the install of CS2 made Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional “forget” its serial number. Not sure if this is a widespread problem, or not. To fix the problem, I am removing the existing install from my system, and reinstalling Acorbat off of the CS2 disks…

Click on over to BusinessWeek to check out the full list of sites that snagged “Best of the Web” honors this year. Congrats go out to 37Signals, for the high ratings that both Basecamp and Backpack both received.

UPDATE 9/30: Welcome ESV Blog Readers!

A couple of days ago, I emailed the webmaster over at Good News Publisher/Crossway Books about the availability of an RSS feed for the “Daily Light on the Daily Path” devotional they have available online (and in print). I’m happy to report that as of this morning, an RSS feed is now available.

How is that for awesome customer service? (Thank you, Stephen!)

I have absolutely loved reading the ESV Bible – because I can enjoy it online (via http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/) or offline (via my Reformation Study Bible or Classic Thinline).

Good News & Crossway has made accessing the Bible easy and convenient, and I sincerely thank them for that.

Due to company growth, PowerServe International is looking to a full time employee to expand its core development group. Our developers work on both existing Web-based products and help to develop new applications to meet client specifications.

We are looking for someone who has current experience developing Web-based database-driven systems using ASP and MS SQL Server technologies. 1 – 3 years of related, relevant and recent experience is preferred.

If you’re an web developer looking to be more than just a cog in the wheel, please check us out!

We are looking for:

We are looking for…

Proficiency developing applications with Microsoft Active Server Pages

Proficiency developing applications :

• Ability to design and manage relational databases using MS SQL server, MS Access and MySQL
• Ability to program to specifications with a high degree of accuracy

Strong problem solving and organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment as a team player while meeting deadlines

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Required Skills

Proficiency in ASP, VBScript and Javascript

Experience with SQL Server, MySQL and MS Access

Additional desired skills:

ASP.NET, COM/DCOM, ADO, XML, Crystal Reports

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/related field preferred.

At this time we are not considering candidates for sponsorship or relocation; candidates must be both local and eligible to work in the United States.

Salary commensurate with experience and skill level

About PowerServe:

PowerServe, based in Augusta, Georgia, is a leading provider of custom software solutions for middle market companies. PowerServe works with their clients to identify opportunities for business applications to make real and measurable gains in the bottom line of their businesses. The combination of business and technology expertise equips PowerServe to design, build, integrate and support our solutions quickly and cost effectively. Learn more at www.powerserve.net.

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Google just entered the Blog Search game. Head on over to http://blogsearch.google.com/.

Just read an article over at Wired.com about a new “social browser” called Flock that will be coming out soon. As Wired puts it, “it’s a clear attempt to be the browser of choice for the Web 2.0 user.”

Sounds pretty cool to me. I signed up to be notified when it becomes available, because I’m always looking to have a better browsing experience.

Microsoft just unveiled the new UI to Office 12, and I’ve got to say: it is a huge departure from previous interfaces.

The new UI – the most dramatic change to the way Office applications work since introduction of the toolbar in 1997 – will help users become more proficient with Office and produce better-looking documents faster.

I like the smooth look of the interface. Things are organized a lot better, though the area devoted to toolbars seems pretty tall… not really an issue with most people’s screens having higher resolutions these days. I love the shading and shadows… Nice work Microsoft… can’t wait to see more.

Read more about the new Office UI…