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Installing Zend Server CE on Ubuntu 10.4 - 07/20/2010 - 9:40am

Recently, I started building a new test server here in the office. Trying to install Zend CE server on Ubuntu 10.4 is not easy if you use the default instructions. So here is the one change that seems to make it work correctly. Add this to your repository besides the one listed in the instructions:

deb http://repos.zend.com/zend-server/deb server non-free

For more information: http://forums.zend.com/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=6641

If this helped you... Let me know.

Opting Out of Google Analytics - 07/16/2010 - 10:06am

There is a portion of the Internet population who does not want to be tracked on a website.... or does not trust Google. Many websites we create use Google Analytics to help our clients figure out who visits their website. At the same time we support the choose that some people need the option to opt out of being followed around. Google has created a browser plugin for those who wish to be anonymous.

http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Happy 28th Birthday Tron - 07/09/2010 - 8:48am

If you love Computers (a Geek or Nerd) then today is your day. Tron a movie about living in the world of Computer Software is celebrating it's 28^th birthday. So go forth and watch the DVD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tron_(film)

Firefox 4 - 07/07/2010 - 11:57pm

Many of you might be using Mozilla's Firefox web browser as you look at my site (it is one of the top three web browsers on the market). I recently found that Firefox 4 is now in official beta and ready for you to try it out (great opportunity for those fans not happen with version 3.5 or 3.6). You can download it at http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/beta/ .

Firefox 4 promises HTML 5, improved CSS, stability (this is always promised in new browsers), and a whole slew of things. If your not tied to certain add-ons working and having problems in Windows 7... Give it a try.

Embedding HTML into Gmail - 06/24/2010 - 11:29am

Gmail has become one of the most popular free email services on the net (especially with small businesses). Using nicer looking html emails to communicate is a feature that gmail seems to lack. There is a way to get around this drawback...

Create a web page. Use Google Sites or your favorite web page making software (Dreamweaver). Do not use background images with css; instead make sure all images are using <img> tags (for most people you will hit image and go from there). After you are done... view the page in your web browser. Highlight all the content in the web page and copy it (or ctrl and C).
Gmail. Go to Gmail and compose a new email. Paste your copied web page content into the email. Your new email should show the same content as the web page you copied. Now you can hit send.

Let me know if this worked for you.

Be found locally - 06/18/2010 - 12:50pm

A very important thing for small businesses who are trying to be found... is to be found locally. The three major search engines have section devoted to small local businesses (hopefully with a website of their own).

Go to http://www.yellostudio.co.uk/scrapbook/2010/04/02/optimise-your-website-for-local-search.html and let me know if this helped you out?

Illustration Resources - 06/18/2010 - 11:02am

Here at Michael Kilmer & Associates, we do some Illustration and always get asked about a good resource. Recently I came across http://escapefromillustrationisland.com/, it has a fair amount of information for the new and practicing Illustrator without joining an organization.

Take a look at it and let me know if it helped you.

HTML 5 & CSS 3 - 05/27/2010 - 2:07pm

Already showing up in your web browser is the updated HTML 5 and CSS 3. Promising better abilities, easier usage, and able to bend stell with it's bare (oops sorry that is Superman). For Designer's like us this means we can deliver better acting websites for our Clients. Here is a few resources that we are looking at while preparing to start moving things over:

Customising reCAPTCHA - 05/26/2010 - 10:24am

More sites lately use reCAPTCHA to fool bots from posting on websites. Recently while working on a mobile site; we had troubles getting the standard reCAPTCHA into a mobile site. I came across this article that explained how to modify the look. It worked like a charm.

Wallpapers - 05/09/2010 - 5:12pm

iPhone: 320x480 180 ppi jpg
Android: 640x480

More on Android Rooting - 05/05/2010 - 9:27am

A few days ago, I put a brief posting about rooting an android phone. Here is a few more sites to help you with this fun do it your self project (We are not responsible for any damage that may occur to you or your phone. Use these links at your own risk.):

Roms:

Second Program Loader (SPL):

Recovery:

Rooting your Android Phone - 04/29/2010 - 1:30pm

If you do not understand the title of today's entry please read something else. The Android phones like the T-Mobile G1 are great phones to root (gain super user privilages) and load a custom rom. If your new to this idea or just need clarification of some terms you may see while exploring this new world? Start here: http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/w/list

(We are not responsible for any damage that may occur to you or your phone. Use these links at your own risk.)

How to find when a page was last updated - 04/28/2010 - 10:21pm

Just past this code in the address bar:

javascript:Slm72UrP='Last%20modified:\n';if(frames,length>0){for(Wh6ToE4n=0;Wh6ToE4n<frames.length;Wh6ToE4n++){void(Slm72UrP+='Frame%20'+Wh6ToE4n+':'+frames[Wh6ToE4n],document.lastModified+'\n')}};Slm72UrP+='Document:%20'+document.lastModified;alert(Slm72UrP)

Some interesting website building tools - 04/27/2010 - 1:36pm

Color Palette Generator
Color Scheme Generator
Gradient Image Maker
Background Maker (supposedly helps make tiled backgrounds easier)

These links are very helpful if you need help in making sites (just starting out in the biz).

Rounded Corners - 04/26/2010 - 2:08pm

Have you wanted to acheive rounded corners on a website and wondered if your doing it right. Check this site out http://border-radius.com/

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