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  • Moving Servers

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    Hey, I’ve finally decided to move this blog over to my own domain. I’m not sure what’s going to happen with all the Google links, but I hope they don’t break too badly. I’m going to see if Lawrence will put in a 301 redirect to my new URL. If you’re reading this then please…

  • And the Winner Is…

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    It seems that [Steve][1] is settling in on [Squib][2] as his new blogging app after being a [Radio][3] devotee for so long. His concerns about a database-based CMS are no longer present. Clearly the right database makes all the difference. I’m glad Steve’s on board and can put his considerable talents to helping [Matt][4] and…

  • Theme Inheritance

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    [Squib][1] now has theme inheritance. Go [Matt][2]! What this means is that minor changes to a ‘default’ theme are possible with only copying and changing single, specific parts of the default theme. [1]:http://squib.rubyforge.org/ [2]:http://matt.blogs.it/

  • AppleJack

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    [AppleJack][1] is one of those indispensable programs. It’s now up to version 1.4.2, go get it. I run it every time I have to restart my Mac and I have it running on every Mac I own. > AppleJack runs in Single User Mode and is menu-based for ease of use. > Using AppleJack, you…

  • Idea for Publishing

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    Special for [Matt][1]. Here’s an idea about how to implement some sort of smart publishing for [Squib][2]. Here’s the tricky part. Before sending a command to the publisher to upload a file, check the online status of the user. On [OS X][3] or Unix you can send the command `ifconfig -u | grep ‘ active’…

  • Returning from Orlando

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    The [AACS][] annual meeting was pretty good. Lots of good speakers and a few new ideas and hints to try. Nice to see lots of good people that I only get to catch up with a couple of times a year. Really early flight out, 7:30 am EST but I’m on PST. Had to leave…