Smart pointers in std
It is nice to see that shared_ptr is finally making its way into C++ standard library. The question is, of course, when it will actually happen. The …
Talking about .NET performance
From Microsoft’s Media Connect FAQ :
Fewer software requirements. Unlike Windows Media Connect 1.0, version 2.0 no longer requires installation …
Want a tip from an insider?
Once I read about a rather unusual fraud scheme. In essence, some 1000 random people would receive letters, 500 of which claimed, that stock A would …
Skype hacked?
According to this blog , some Chinese engineers claim, that they managed to reverse-engineer the protocol, used in Skype VoIP products. They are also …
Skype 1.3 beta for Linux
After almost a year of development, the long-awaited Linux version of Skype with proper sound support has been released . It definitely seems faster …
Firefox 2.0 nearing release
Firefox 1.5 is quite cool, but the forthcoming Firefox 2.0 should be even better. Built-in spellchecker and a few other user-visible features, and a …
Diaper tax
According to an article in FT, EU is actively discussing the issue of taxes on diapers. I especially liked the phase, that it has “exposed a …
C++ web development framework
2020 update: this article was written well over a decade ago. Feel free to take a look at my recent thoughts on the subject of web development. Some …
EU: no borders?
According to an article on BBC, the EU Commission plans to increase competition by introducing international telecom regulator and removing …