In a nutshell someoneIsWatching lists what Twitter users are currently watching. This is powered by Summize and a customization of Chirp.com.au’s AtomParser. For less than an hours work, im pretty satisfied it does what its supposed to, but very basic. Have a looksee
I’ve just introduced thumbnailing to DistantPix so now when you upload an image a thumbnail is generated with it. Html and BBcode are also provided to allow you to paste these thumbnails onto websites, linking to the full-sized image.
Coming Soon: Multiple-uploads, User accounts
This idea came about during the Rangers vs Fiorentina Uefa Cup Semi-Final. I was sitting away from the computer revising for an exam but had a live updates web page open on my screen. Thing is, the updates were so damn small and discreet, making me wish it was bigger so I wouldn’t need to walk up to the screen every time I wanted to see the latest score. From this annoyance came the idea for Nil-Nil, a stadium scoreboard like page that could flash on a goal and would allow selection of any team in top flight football.
My aim is to launch by the start of Euro 2008 as it would be an ideal time for testing.
Today sees the launch of image hosting website, DistantPix.com.
Features:
- Images <1mb hosted
- HTML, BBcode, short forward URL and direct link code generated
- Integeration with weeURL to provide a short URL forwarding link
- Random Photo page
There’s still a few features on the drawing board so watch this space. All major changes will be documented here with frequent chat appearing on its Twitter account.
Only those devices with a bit a something else have been taken in to consideration so dont expect to see external HDD or mice. Only the weird and wonderful.
10. Bouncer - Motion Sensor to detect intruders
9. Mouse Timer - Faster You type faster he pedals
8. Pole Dancer - Snice
7. Foot Warmers - Antarctic voyage essential
6. Putter Returner - Makes golf fun
5. Humping Dog - These things are rapid
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Owning an eeepc requires the lightest of the lightweight. This is why my current setup includes Xubuntu, the xfce-based alternative to Ubuntu (GNOME-based). Here I discuss what you should install after that first login. Much of this will apply to Ubuntu but I’ll also focus on my opinions of the lightweight and some hidden gems. I might also add I’m using Gutsy Gibbon(7.10) as I like to wait a while before installing a new release, letting the many of the bugs to be scrubbed out.
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I’ve gave the whole URL redirecting thing a bash, which I will try to improve on but it’s fine for personal use. The next thing I thought about trying out is an image hosting service like the one you find at ImageShack, where you upload an image and are provided with a link for posting in forums etc.
Heres what I hope to include:
-Custom sized thumbnails
-Multi format links such as BBcode, direct url and thumbnail URL
-Integration with my weeURL
-No registration
-Spam prevention with Captcha
-probably a file size limit or an on upload resize feature
-Maybe a browse recently uploaded
-Tagging for public browsing
-Private option to eliminate image from public browsing
This is a pretty ambitious outline but it’s what I hope will eventually come about
I recently bought a Linux-based Asus EeePC 701 series from PC World for £250. If your not 8 years old and want more than just the use of the internet then you’ll probably want to get rid of the VTech style interface provided by the Xandros OS. Due to the small 800*480 resolution and the tight 4gb SSD, common Linux distributions may not be the best choice to boot up. Instead, a number of these popular distributions have been customized by eee users to better suit the limiting specs. My personal choice is the Eeeubuntu 7.10, a customisation of the Xubuntu 7.10 LiveCD, featuring out of the box hardware support for the Eee. Xubuntu itself, is a version of the popular Ubuntu platform, differing in the fact that it runs on an xfce desktop environment rather than GNOME.
Once I downloaded the EeeXubuntu ISO and burnt it to a disc the next step is installing it on the laptop. There are ways of booting the installation off a USB stick but if you can get you can get your hands on an external cd-drive thats the easiest way. The LiveCD offers an easy to use GUI for installation and even lets you test out EeeXubuntu straight of the CD.
Once installed its just like any other Linux OS but if your not used to this type of OS, Google can lead you to all you need to know.
Now for some tips with eeexubuntu:
Ive launched weeURL, my own URL shortening and redirection service, accessible at www.demonline.co.uk. This address is temporary until I can decide upon a permanent name and purchase its domain.
Ive yet to enable hashing or my intended custom extension but the basic feature is there. I’m currently working on a 3 second to redirect page, and a design ideas. URL’s will remain on the database for a month before deleting but since this is only in the very early testing stages I may clear the database as soon as hashing or the customisable extension is ready.
Warning: Always be sure to know what the page is redirecting you to before you hit GO.
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I’ve decided to give it a go at making a URL shortening service, mainly for my own personal use, similar to that of TinyURL.com. Heres some of the features I hope to implement.
-Custom extension.
-30 day limit. Mainly because of the first feature and that when I use ever use TinyUrl its only ever for MSN or Twitter so keeping the redirect link for ever is pointless.
-I like the idea used with LinkBunch where many links could be contained in one URL.
-Also probably a 3 second till redirect page displaying the target page URL so the user knows whats coming.
As I said this is only really intended for my own personal use so I wont be promoting it or probably even buying its own domain name.
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