Beyond Java?

Python is cool. Having mentioned it I couldn’t resist coming back with a brief and slightly more technical discussion on why I think it’s such a great language.
First of all, I should point out that I’m still recovering from my Java addiction, one that lasted about six or seven years. I’ve come to find that [...]

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Using Ruby to automate with Applescript

I can’t quite count the number of times I’ve thought, “Now this might be an ideal task to automate with Applescript.” The problem is taking the time to pick up yet another language — albeit one as simple as Applescript, it’s not exactly a skill I need to keep current.
As it turns out, I don’t [...]

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Reinventing the wheel

I’m a bit confused to see Google Desktop for the Mac, although I’m not surprised. Ultimately, any new, useful and popular product I’m happy to greet with open arms.
Google Desktop is a desktop search application that gives you easy access to information on your Mac and from the web. Desktop makes searching your own email, [...]

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Nobody did anything wrong…

In the latest scandalous developments from our current Presidential administration (it’s important to note the latest since so much comes so fast these days), we learn that nearly five million email messages have now gone missing. Normally that might be a nuisance but once the missing messages become the focus of an intense search [...]

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Satire worthy of Colbert

This is simply one of the most well-written tongue-in-cheek works of satire I’ve found in some time… truly worthy of The Colbert Report.
[George Bush] has worked to change his strategy and listen to all voices… We should commend George Bush not only for his courageous leadership abroad, but also here at home.
Or… is it? Could [...]

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