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DC Member Mini-Review: Bluebeam CAD Pdf tool

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I'm sure you guys have heard me rave about Bluebeam.  It's my favorite pdf utility.  I've just put up my review for it on my website:

http://aram.dcmember...g/bluebeam-pdf-revu/


NoDelay - automate and customize web pages ( multiple web browser compatible )

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DC Member chr15 writes about his new browser script:

NoDelay v1.4.20100414.1 http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/6499

NoDelay automates the navigation to the download links on many upload sites by automating the non user processes, and only alerts the user when an actual user intervention is required to complete a task.

NoDelay also allows you to customize any part of a web site page, to add/remove/alter elements and in turn change the web site behaviour, via a small library of scripting commands in Javascript.

For example, removing the Ads and logos, remove the AdBlock checks if you use it, automate web actions, etc.

If you wish to check whether you have the latest version of NoDelay installed, then you could type either of the URI below in the address bar of your web browser, and this test will be performed.

    * check.nodelay
    * http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/6499

If you would like additional links to be included, or wish to report any issues, please leave a comment and I will endevour to fulfil your request.

I would also be interested in the scripts you make for yourself as well, again please leave a comment.

The script should work in:

    * Firefox (install Greasemonkey first)
    * Google Chrome (no plug-in required)
    * Opera (no plug-in required)
    * Safari (install GreaseKit first)
    * Internet Explorer (install IE7Pro, download the script, change the extension to .ieuser.js, copy the file to c:\program files\iepro\userscript and enable the script in IE7Pro's settings dialog)

Note: You may need to enable Javascript for the web sites if you are using a different web browser than Firefox.

Approx 200 sites are listed, also you can your own.


DuckDuckGo - new search engine

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I recently happened upon a new search engine, DuckDuckGo.

It's not Google, but it does have some unique characteristics to recommend it. From their About page:
  • Zero-click info
  • Privacy kept
  • Search sites with !bang
  • Disambiguation pages
  • Info topic summaries
  • Less clutter
  • Less spam & ads
  • Shortcuts & other goodies
  • Category pages
  • Customization settings
I'm finding the zero-click information very useful for "what the heck is this" kinds of searches. And the disambiguation and category pages are nice as well. And their privacy policy is that they don't keep any of your personal history, period, which may appeal to those of you that sounded off in the "The More You Use Google, the More Google Knows about you" topic.

Continue reading the rest of the entry and discuss..


NANY 2011 :: A New Concept -- Have your say!

NANY (Our New Apps for the New Year Event) has always had two purposes:
  • To encourage anyone who is interested in coding to create something new, for the pure fun of it.
  • To provide motivation and a platform for coders who want to work hard to create a useful new application for others to use, and help them spread the word about it.

It's not always easy to organize NANY in a way that makes sense for both of these purposes -- so in 2011 we are planning to try something new.  In addition to the existing NANY set-up we are going to create a new category for Entrants who want to submit a more significant application, which will have a more rigorous set of guidelines for successful entries.  We are calling this category First Class entries.

We still strongly encourage everyone who is interested in creating something new for the New Year to participate, whether serious or fun, big or small, application or game, novice or professional programmer.  But those who want some motivation and encouragement to create something really special, with wide appeal and extra promotion, are encouraged to pledge a NANY First Class entry.

NANY entries that qualify as First Class entries will be featured more prominently in our wrap-ups and in our presentations to other sites as they'll have the widest appeal, ease of use and clarity of documentation.  In other words, the "First Class" applications will be the applications that we feel most comfortable recommending to people who have never heard about DonationCoder.com, and which we think are ready for wide promotion to the general public.

While anyone can submit a NANY entry, the "First Class" entries will also require:
  • Clear instructions for installation and use (help files or readme's etc.)
  • Earlier pledging of the author's desire to participate.
  • Initial Submission well before the deadline so that we can help test and provide feedback.
  • Most of all, a commitment from the author to incorporating feedback and suggestions from testers prior to the deadline.
  • More time spent by the author on polishing the application so that it is suitable for a general audience.
  • Will almost always be more substantial applications that require more development time, and will exceed the normal scope of a Coding Snack.

It is our intention to keep the same spirit of NANY that we have always:
  • A fun and rewarding event for everyone involved.
  • Encouragement to everyone who wants to participate to participate, regardless of coding experience.
  • Trying not to have winners and losers.
  • All entrants that Pledge and Submit by the due dates "winning" a NANY prize.

This new concept has been the focus of much, and at times, intense discussion.  We think/hope we've struck a good balance between the original NANY spirit and the need for improvement.  But NANY is all about you, the DC members: This is your opportunity to give us your feedback on the new ideas and influence its implementation...

Click here to comment and read what others say..


Comic: If Real Life Were More Like The Internet

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I know comics like this have been done before, but food for thought:

from http://www.salon.com...12/this_modern_world


Crack tracker

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Many people here are selling their software for a living. For all you authors suffering from cracks and keygens, this tool I made will make things a bit easier. It searches for illegal downloads of your software and presents them in a list, so you can file a DMCA complaint with rapidshare and similar hosting companies, so that your illegal downloads are removed (and then more will be listed).

For more information and to download the crack tracker, see here:
www.zabkat.com/blog/14Mar09-crack-tracker.htm

as this is work in progress I would appreciate your feedback

thanks, nikos


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