Newsletter for May 19, 2006 - Codename 'Controversies and Contests'

[mouser]

Newsletter for May 19, 2006

Codename 'Controversies and Contests'

"If you read nothing else on our site, read the newsletter!"

1. Recent Discussion Topics and Controversies

• Usenet alt.comp.freeware debate about DC - the meaning of freeware?
• Skype exploit controversy - are you at risk? or are you mad?
• Upcoming Review of Remote Control Applications
• Flock Browser Minireview
• New Programming School Feature, Code Syntax Highlighting

2. Contests and more Contests

• The C++ Builder programming contest is going strong, with new prizes and discounts
• Podcast contest for this month - who will win a prize for best podcast submission this month?
• Programming School medals: Our self-teaching programming school is a hit, several people are about to win their medals for completing the first 10 assignments
• Web Banner contest closes June 1: Last call for all artists! New category announced, craziest banner

3. May's Software Giveaway and Discounts - Giveaway ends May 21

• This month's free software drawing closes on Sunday May 21, so submit your entry to win if you haven't already!!
• Mybase - Notes/Database App - 30% Member discount
• Backup4all - Backup Utility - 30% Member discount
• NovaPDF - PDF Tool - 30% Member discount
• SpamBrave - Spam Filter for Outlook Express - 30% Member discount
• Resource Builder - Resource and Executable File Tool - 64% Member discount
• IndieVolume - Per Application Volume Control - 30% Member discount
• Visit the Specials Page to enter the latest drawing and see all current discounts.

4. New Software and Updates

• ScreenshotCaptor v2.14.02 released with full giant help file and some great new features
• Process Tamer v2.05.02 released with some nice new features
• Google Translator Boomerang v1.02.01 released and much improved
• MixTape Maker v1.0.4.48 released with genre filtering
• New Skrommel Utility: OpeningHours
• New Skrommel Utility: IpUpload
• Skrommel Updates of TaskLog and more
• New Software Policy - betas and help files

5. Games and Diversions

• Great multiplayer flash shoot-up game
• Good Flash time wasters
• Animal sounds in different languages
• Turnabout is fair play - funny Firefox/Maxthon animations
• Black: Nice simple well-done flash shooter
• Game for people with two brains
• Beakins' Mango Quest - fun funny flash game with tons of character
• Top 10 Strangest Watches
• Replicator - great retro galaga+robotron mashup flash game
• World's worst pop-up dialogs

6. Other Web Finds

• Article, Inside the Spyware Scandal
• Article, Children's Story about Open Source
• Software, Commandline Terminate a Process
• Article, Google's Grey Goo problem
• Website, Educational Podcast Collection Site
• Article, Blog Flair
• Escape Pod - Free Science Fiction Audio Stories/Podcasts
• KPL, Kids Programming Language
• 40 years worth of GUIs

7. Developer's Corner

• Hunt for the best CMS (Content Management System)
• Mambo Drama
• Indie Game Devs: Forget It
• The Top Ten Lies of Corporate Partners
• The Change Function: Why some technology ventures fail?
• Free icons for developers
• The Koolaid point and Popularity Breeds Contempt
• SourceForge getting some hate
• Programmable Web APIs
• The Standalone Programmer: Tips from the trenches
• Bruce Eckel releases some mp3 interviews with luminaries in coding
• New software author, what do i do now?

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[mouser]

new newsletter - hope we are keeping them enjoyable..

[jgpaiva]

So.. Here's the summary of the last 2 weeks of activity. Great newsletter 
Is it my impression, or are they getting bigger and bigger?

[momonan]

I love the combination of new announcements, indexing the recent forum content (in case I missed anything or want to look back over something), and deadline reminders.  Good work.

[housetier]

Again, a very good newsletter.

These summaries are really great.

[wanderer]

One of the best newsletters I recieve. Well done as always.

[housetier]

tbh, it's the only newsletter I read and care about     

[OldElmerFudd]

 

The newsletter just gets better and better. I pass along some of the links to a small circle of friends (separately, of course!) whom I know will appreciate the effort.
OEF

[jgpaiva]

I've just read the e-mailed version. It's even better than the posted one, it's very well written!

[thunder7]

Hey mouser how about coding some stuff for my Palm Zire 31 Please.
Games, Utilities, etc. Programs