Virtual Monitor using 2nd PC
If you have an idle PC/Laptop this software can turn it into an extra virtual monitor. [Via Richard]
Coding standards
“Paper-bag” code [Via Richard]
spam IP block list
Should comments be stored at the author’s site?
Favorite Beers
Nice weblog layout
C++ days numbered?
Bryan writes about the demise of C++. Like Bryan, I also code excusively in C++. I agree with iggykin’s comment that the demand today is for form/databases and web apps. I’m sure I will move to C# one day but it just doesn’t make sense for me now. [Via Scobleizer]
Creative Flash
Creative Flash [via BoingBoing]
Multiple Monitors
Yes, 2 monitors are better than one [via Scoble]. Yes every software developer should have 2. But linking increased lines of code written to having two monitors is a bit much. Being able to display your mail app or browser or newsreader in a second monitor while you code could mean you are more likely to be distracted for example. I’m sure there are developers that are quick on the keyboard that can manage switching between apps or between virtual desktops. You tend to conform to the environment you’re in. But the environment you want to be in is the one with 2 monitors!
Marcus Kwan at Microsoft
I’ll miss Marcus. Not only is he a talented designer, he is great to work with and very professional. Microsoft is lucky to have him.