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Social Networking for Books: One Ring, or Loosely Joined?

By Tim O'Reilly
August 26, 2008 | Comments: 8

I have to confess that one of the social networking tools I find most valuable is Goodreads. (It's a close second to Twitter, and way ahead of Facebook, Friendfeed, or Dopplr.) Unlike twitter, where I follow hundreds of people (possible because of twitter's minimalism) and am followed by thousands, on Goodreads, I follow and am followed by a small...

Duane's World on Adobe TV

By Rich Tretola
August 28, 2008 | Comments: 0

Duane Nickull has another new episode of Duane's World posted and this one includes two interviews. One of which is with the founder of this company Tim O'Reilly! Here is Duane's description of the episode. This episode of Duane's World...

Who Put the Google Earth in my Game?

By Brady Forrest
August 28, 2008 | Comments: 4

I just saw the trailer for Sony's new game The Last Guy. In it you run around a city trying to lead people to safety with a top down view reminiscent of Google Earth or Yahoo! Maps or Live Maps. People follow you around the city creating an ever longer line, while you try to avoid monsters. As your...

The Mac at 25: Andy Hertzfeld Looks Back

By James Turner
August 27, 2008 | Comments: 9

The Mac at 25: Andy Hertzfeld Looks Back

Andy Hertzfeld, one of the original designers of the Macintosh, is also the author of the book Revolution in the Valley, which tells the tale of the birth of the Mac. As the Mac approaches its 25th anniversary in January, Andy spent some time talking about how the Mac has changed over time, how a group of highly talented individuals was able to come together as a team to create it, why Xerox let it get away, and how life might have been different if Steve Jobs hadn't left the company for more than 10 years.

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How To Read O'Reilly EPUB eBooks on your iPhone with Stanza

By Andrew Savikas
August 29, 2008 | Comments: 0

Since we released 30 of our books as ebook bundles (including EPUB, PDF, and Kindle-compatible Mobipocket format) as a pilot program, a steady stream of customers has been asking how...

Ignite NYC II - Submit a talk

By Brady Forrest
August 28, 2008 | Comments: 2

On the night before the Web 2.0 Expo NY Ignite is coming back to NYC! On September 15th we will have 10 Ignite speakers who each get just five minutes on stage. Bre Pettis, the co-creator of Ignite will be hosting a cupcake decorating contest. Ignite is going to be at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) where...

Huge iPhone Security Risk? It's nothing new, says Jonathan Zdziarski

By Kathryn Barrett
August 27, 2008 | Comments: 0

Huge iPhone Security Risk? It's nothing new, says Jonathan Zdziarski

"There's a huge security problem in the latest iPhone 2.0.2," writes Jesus Diaz in a story on Gizmodo, "a very simple trick gives anyone full access to your cellphone private information in Mail, SMS, Contacts, and even Safari." But this is nothing new, says iPhone hacker Jonathan Zdziarski, author of the upcoming iPhone Forensics. "The iPhone passcode was cracked long ago," he explains, leaving the iPhone with certain inherent security flaws. Read more.

Are statistics part of your job?

By Laura Adair
August 26, 2008 | Comments: 1

Statistics in a Nutshell — Need to learn statistics as part of your job, or looking for help to pass a statistics course? Statistics in a Nutshell is a clear and concise introduction and reference for anyone with no previous background in the subject. You get a firm grasp of the basics before moving into increasingly advanced material. Each chapter presents you with easy-to-follow descriptions illustrated by graphics, formulas, and plenty of solved examples. Learn more.

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David Chappell's Taxonomy of Cloud Platforms and Microsoft

By John Osborn
August 22, 2008 | Comments: 1

Microsoft's response to the emerging cloud computing platforms of Amazon, Google, and Yahoo has been spotty to say the least. Now a new white paper from distributed computing maven David Chappell proposes a taxonomy for classifying what's available today and offers a map of where Microsoft may be headed.

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"I can only WISH my college classes were as effective as O'Reilly's"

By Laura Adair
August 22, 2008 | Comments: 3

That's what O'Reilly School of Technology student David Hammond said about his experience. And he should know; he's a computer science student at a large east coast school. Self-paced online courses in IT, with one-on-one coaching and proven teaching techniques. Get certified! Enroll Today and Save 20%!

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David Flanagan on JavaScript 2

By chromatic
August 22, 2008 | Comments: 6

Is JavaScript and HTML the new BASIC? What does the average programmer need from JavaScript 2? Is the web the new client-server model of computing? JavaScript guru David Flanagan addresses these questions and more in this interview.

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Learn How to Obtain iPhone Forensic Data

By Laurel Ackerman
August 21, 2008 | Comments: 1

Learn How to Obtain iPhone Forensic Data

Happening September 16-17, 2008 in Burlington, MA, this valuable workshop led by Jonathan Zdziarski, the original iPhone hacker, will guide you through a highly specialized forensic examination of the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPod Touch. Register now to learn how to recover, process and remove sensitive data stored on these devices or learn more.

The Mind of Damian Conway: Science, Computer Science, the Future of Perl 6, and Advice for Today's Aspiring Programmers

By Kathryn Barrett
August 21, 2008 | Comments: 7

The Mind of Damian Conway: Science, Computer Science, the Future of Perl 6, and Advice for Today's Aspiring Programmers

At this year's OSCON, Terry Camerlengo sat down with Damian Conway, author of Perl Best Practices and Perl Hacks, to get his thoughts on a wide variety of subjects, including the what-and-when of Perl 6 and what he thinks is important for the next generation of computer scientists. Watch the video (or read on) to hear what he says.

Interview with David Heinemeier Hansson: Rails Culture, Scaling Basecamp, and Building Successful Companies

By Timothy M. O'Brien
August 20, 2008 | Comments: 2

Interview with David Heinemeier Hansson: Rails Culture, Scaling Basecamp, and Building Successful Companies

In this video interview, DHH discusses the current state of Ruby on Rails adoption. Who is using Rails? How was the culture changed over the past five years? Hansson also comments on the technologies that are catching his attention and how they might affect Rails in the months to come. Hansson also comments on his Startup School presentation, and why he thinks Chicago is an ideal environment for technology and innovation.