Daily Bitekletas

I’ve been away from blogging - I know. Sorry for that! As if gazillions of people are actually reading this blog. (haha) The primary reason for being absent is I am quite busy right now learning the ins-and-outs of my new job. The work description is still the same, web application developer. However, this time I am working as a Senior Software Engineer supporting a network of e-commerce sites that caters to thousands (if not millions) of visitors per day. I am tasked to learn how the whole system works and will do some integration projects in order to push products to different sales channels/markets on the web. It is exciting actually. I will try to post usual stuff here as soon as I become confortable in my job. Regards!

Here’s something for web developers/developers. Something to laugh about. Something to reflect on.. (really!) Enjoy!

It’s been a week of hibernation, again. It’s time to make a round up “what’s up” on the web!

Yahoo announces their Panama Search Marketing Commercial API Program. The program will give developers, advertisers and technology providers the ability to create new products and tools on top of the Yahoo’s core search marketing platform. Yahoo hope to become the industry leader in SEM and publishing with it’s Panama platform.

Microsoft got a new deal with a Linux company in the name of Xandros. Microsoft understands that today’s business computing environment are a mixture of Linux and Windows systems and they want to make the most out of this practices by building businesses that includes collaboration with Linux/OSS companies. The deal is for five years of 1) System management interoperability; 2) Server interoperability; 3) Office document compatibility; 4) Intellectual property assurance; 5) Microsoft sales and marketing support.

Real Networks announced their updated RealPlayer during the D Conference. They are currently on closed-beta program. The player will be available before June 2007. The new player includes a “one-click video ripping” capability according as described at TechCrunch. I hope the new player will be as lightweight as possible.. I don’t want another RealPlayer a.k.a. “spammy software”

Digg will now allow users to digg services, products and images. Digg wants to expand to cover product and service reviews which are two sought after content by potential customers. With this new move, we will see more SPAM from aggressive marketing outfit to push their product or services to the front page. I guess this will add another headache for the Digg team. Nonetheless, I am excited to see this actually implemented on the site soon!