Archive for July, 2008
404s and WordPress Server Load
A few months back we launched a site redesign/redevelopment project for a client, and made a simple mistake that had some interesting ramifications. It’s worth posting here so others don’t make the same mistake.
What Happened
When redeveloping the site, we moved the WordPress instance from the web root:
/public_html/wp-config.php
/public_html/wp-includes/
/public_html/…
to a subdirectory within the web root:
/public_html/wordpress/wp-config.php
/public_html/wordpress/wp-includes/
/public_html/…
I consider this [...]
Plugin Competition
The WordPress plugin competition at WLTC is now open for voting.
Using WordPress as a CMS
Things To Consider When Using WordPress as a CMS. Would love to see more articles like this.
Screen Update: Madden NFL 08
A screen of Madden NFL 08 for the PS2.
ALA Survey
The new A List Apart for survey is up.
WordPress MU 2.6
Version 2.6 of WordPress MU is now out! WordPress MU is the multi blog version of the popular blogging software WordPress. It’s the engine behind WordPress.com and many other blogging sites.
This version of WordPress MU is based on WordPress 2.6. There’s a long and interesting WordPress.org post on the new features in 2.6 so get [...]
When will my broadband be upgraded?
Here in Ireland one company owns (almost?) all the local phone lines, Eircom. Just about every other company who provides a DSL service has to rent from them (anyone remember Smart?). The result of which is very similar pricing from every single broadband provider.
There is a silver lining of sorts. Eircom promised that they would [...]
Wanted: Cross-platform mobile shopping list app
Okay Lazyweb, help me find what I’m looking for. I want a mobile shopping/todo list app that my wife and I can both use to keep shared lists. I’ve got an iPhone, Susan has a Blackberry Curve — it should be easy to use on either of those devices. [...]
The Commodore 64 Book - 1982 to 199x
Several months ago my old C64 buddy, Andrew Fisher, emailed me to tell me about his new book, The Commodore 64 Book - 1982 to 199x. At the time his email fell through the cracks in the Thunderbird inbox and was destined to remain unanswered until I received a reply from another friend, Iain Black, [...]
iPhone DevCamp Colorado
I’m hoping to be there for most of the weekend - should be a good event.
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Around the web
furbo.org - Bugging - great points from Craig. Early adopter hassles aren’t just for end-users.
Twitter Blog: Finding A Perfect Match - no-brainer.
This cartoon wrote a sweary word on your toilet wall. (thanks Sam)
Micah Chic - I wish I were half as funny as Micah.
Twitter Technology Blog: Summize and The Future of the Twitter API good [...]
Finally, the Killer App for the iPhone
This is just brilliant
I knew that the SDK would provide developers the room they needed to really spread their wings and succeed. My faith has been rewarded.
For best results, use with this.
(thanks Sean)
Knee Update - Day 5
I think I’m in the “it gets worse before it gets better” phase of recovery from my knee surgery. Maybe I just overdid things yesterday (visited our chiropractor and went out to a restaurant for dinner). Today I had a headache all day and my stomach has felt just a little off — not naseous, but not hungry. [...]
WordPress 2.6 Released
The release of WordPress 2.6 is now official. In addition to the features I highlighted previously, Ryan has details on his blog about the improved support for SSL, and some new helper functions which will be useful for plugin and theme authors. [...]
Knee Surgery
About 16 or 17 years ago, I injured my knee in a job-related incident. Being young and stupid, and not really understanding insurance and workers compensation very well, I never got around to doing anything about it, beyond using crutches for a while until I could walk without them again. [...]
