welcome to my site, the junction point for my online activities. You will find links to papers and code that I've written, projects that I develop and communities that I participate in. I also post things I find interesting in the links section and in my del.icio.us account. You will also notice that I publish commentary on various subjects in my blog on free-chrome.net (rss feed below). enjoy
---Defamation of Religion
A week or so ago I caught some news that the UN Human Rights Council has passed a new resolution banning the defamation of religion saying that defamation violates human rights. What made me take notice of this is that the story was followed shortly by another which seemed to imply that the Pope was [...]
---Chromium 4.1.249.1036
I’ve uploaded a new version of Chromium to the main site. We’re now at Version 4.1.249.1036 (build 42052). Features aside from security fixes include Browser Extensions, Browser Themes, and new Privacy Feature. You can download this new version here.
---A browser specific web?
The web is not supposed to be browser centric or designed to be displayed on any specific groups of browsers. It is supposed to be protocol specific and browser / program neutral. Protocols and design specifications are produced by the Internet Engineering Task Force. These standards take the form of RFCs (Request for Comments) and document the protocols, mechanisms, and procedures we use on the net. This whole process is quite open, anyone can influence and participate in the development of these standards. Groups like the World Wide Web Consortium work in conjunction with the process to define a neutral standards-based web.
---Avatar
A quick note. If you have not seen this movie what are you waiting for? This has to be the best film that I’ve seen in several years. I’ve seen it twice already (i never watch a movie twice) and I still get goosebumps watching the previews. It’s more than worth the ticket price.
---it’s been a java filled holiday season
Everyone knows that I love coffee… but that’s not the kind of Java that i’ve been into recently. I’ve been doing alot of reading and some experimentation in Java programming. I can see some of my friends and C-enthusiasts cringing behind their keyboards right now. Two projects that i’ve been really interested in are Jmonkey [...]
---Cyber Monday
Ok, I’m a few days late (cut me a break, it’s been how long since i’ve posted?). Did you know that this last Monday was “Cyber Monday”? According to all-knowing wikipedia the term was coined based on research showing that 77% of online retailers reported a significant increase in sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving [...]
---Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft is offering a free antivirus program called Security Essentials. It includes protection against viruses, spyware and other malware. I've just begun testing it in order to see if I would recommend it. The installation was simple, hassle free and it seems like it runs smoother than AVG, especially when opening documents in Microsoft Word (AVG occasionally hangs when working with documents). Security Essentials also has a "very good detection score" of 98.4% according to this article on PC World.
---A huge win for computer privacy
A very important decision has come out for those involved in computer forensic's, law enforcement and computer privacy. The Ninth Circuit has ruled that search warrants for electronic files must be specific and segregation and redaction must be done by specialized personnel or a third party. Those people conducting the search are not allowed to confiscate files not specified in the warrant and the investigating authorities are not allowed to conduct the search themselves, being only privy to files relating to their case.
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