By John Gruber
WorkOS launches auth.md — an open protocol for agent registration.
Linked List: April 5, 2005
Tuesday, 5 April 2005
- Dabblers and Blowhards ★
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Maciej Ceglowski calls bullshit on Paul Graham’s essaying.
- Developing With Core Data ★
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Introduction to Core Data at Apple’s Developer Connection site. Even if you’re not a developer, this is a good intro to what Core Data means. The biggest advantage, at least in my opinion, is that apps that use Core Data will get nearly automatic support for undo/redo, something that’s been sorely missed.
- Adobe Initiates Activation for Creative Suite 2 ★
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Jim Dalrymple reports for MacCentral on Adobe’s new activation system for the upcoming Creative Suite 2, which will require online serial number registration. I don’t think this will hurt honest users at all — the activation hoops aren’t likely to be any more difficult than the existing “enter your serial number” dialog. The aim is to cut down on “soft” bootlegging, where, say, someone buys one license and installs it on more than two machines.
- Inside the iPod Shuffle ★
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Nikkei Electronics Asia cracked open an iPod Shuffle to see what was inside. Despite the low price, they were impressed by the quality of the components:
Apple’s care is obvious in the appearance of the components, and innovations to improve how the unit feels when you use it. The firm didn’t hesitate to use expensive components when required.