Newsletter for September 11th, 2008
Codename "Mapping the Members"
1. Newsletter Editorial - Your Participation Requested!For this newsletter we have a special request. We're asking for your help in creating something fun. We've installed a map on the DonationCoder.com forum on which members can indicate their geographic location. You can be as precise or as imprecise as you want, and there's no real practical value to anyone in participating -- but it's proven to be a real thrill to see all the different avatars across the globe, and it enhances the friendly atmosphere and sense of community. So I hope you will take a minute to
check out the new map and plant your pin. Help us cover the map!
2. Monthly Shareware Discounts and GiveawayThanks to Carl Thorpe, we have exciting new discounts this month! Click the links below to read more about the software that is available at significant discount to DonationCoder supporting members. We also have a few licences for each title to giveaway this month - you have until September 20th to enter the drawing. You can take advantage of the discounts until the end of the month.
3. Help and Advice from Member to Member:Look no further than the DC forum if you're trying to make a decision about anything software or hardware related. A quick search of the forum might provide you with an answer, but if that doesn't work, post your question using the "New Topic" button at the upper right of the message board index - there's always someone who will drop by to give you a hand!
4. Fun And GamesDonationcoder.com is about coding and other issues related to how technology impacts our lives, but we like to have a our fun, too! Check out the links below for some lighter fare.
5. The Weird Wide WebThe web is an amazing phenomenon. It's gone from a geeky niche fixation to an indispensible part of most people's lives in little more than a decade and a half. There's more out there than anyone can explore in a dozen lifetimes, so it's always nice to have someone highlight interesting finds. Donationcoder members are active in sharing their discoveries. Here are some highlights from the past couple of weeks (in case you missed them!):
6. Software DiscussionChances are you initially found your way to Donationcoder because you were searching for a software solution or for opinions about a software related issue. Software remains a huge part of DC and discussions about various applications and classes of software dominate the boards. Here are some recent postings of interest:
7. Mini-Reviews by MembersWe LOVE to see members writing objective reviews on DC and here are a couple of recent ones to get your "review writing" juices flowing. Read these for inspiration and write one of your own!
8. Coding Snacks, DC Software, and Member ContributionsIn this section of the newsletter we highlight posts from a number of boards that focus on software created by DC members. If you're new to DC, these boards are a great place to go if you're looking for something to enhance your workflow and you just can't find it. Post a clear and polite request and a DC member might just code it for you.
9. Developer's CornerThe developer's Corner features everything from in-depth discussions of programming languages to threads dealing with entrepreneurial issues. Despite what you might think, there probably IS something here for you.
Thanks to Darwin for his help writing the newsletter!
