Popup Test

Browser popup window has been a hot topic for few years now. There are sites that shamelessy open popup windows without asking your permission and even making those windows virtually impossible to close. Other sites have a more descent policy and they actually warn you about popups that they use or even give you an option to open link in a current window.

Because of so many sites abusing popup window technology, many browsers (like Mozilla) started to add popup blocking functionality. There are also standalone applications that limit the amount of nerves you lose while browsing.

PopupTest is the site that allows you to test how good your popup blocking software works. Many different technologies are implemented there. I have tried all of those with FireFox 0.8 and found that only three types of popups can get through to me – mouseOver, drop down, and sticky. I don’t know if it is possible to configure FireFox to block those, but I don’t mind much, since these are rear for the sites I visit.

Learn UNIX shell

There is a very nice shell tutorial at LinuxCommand.Org.

Not only it covers all the stuff like conditions, loops, and functions, but it also provides a list of resources to continue your education on the matter. The language is simple and the examples are clear.

There is also a nice explanation on how to start writing scripts once you feel more or less comfortable with the command line itself. And, of course, you can find few ready made scripts in the script library over there.

Strongly recommended for shell beginners.

Interdrivers communications

For decades now drivers have been been using the horn signal and shouting to let each other know what do they think of each other. It works very well provided your your horn works and/or your side window is open.

There is a company in UK (it seems) that thinks that there is a need for additional methods of communication. TextJam provide a service which you can use to SMS exercise profanity via discussing traffic situations. It is, of course, difficult to quickly find some other driver’s phone number, so TextJam does it a bit different. You send your message to TextJam indicating the license number from the plate of the car you want to contact and they forward the message to the appropriate mobile or email address. The other driver should be using their service too, though.

The idea is all interesting and original. The only thing I am not sure about is how they will diffirentiate between driver’s who have identical number plates in different countries. I am pretty sure that is possible…

More then 20 years of music photography

Led Zeppelin

PhotoFeatures International hosts a huge collection of music band photographs. Images cover more then 20 years of music history. A huge part of this collection are pictures by Chris Walter who has been shooting stars for more then 25 years.

Rather minimalistic site design and small images are spoiling the pleasure a bit, but this is a great resource never-the-less.