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Joomla and K2, a True Romance Story
by Lonnie on Jul.27, 2010, under Joomla, Programming
As a professional developer, I’ve had quite a bit of experience working with the Joomla content management system and I can honestly say I’m very pleased with how versatile it can be in developing a broad range of website solutions. Where Joomla really shines is in its ability to be extended by way of modules, components and plugins that provide useful features that the core system doesn’t include.
Meet K2
The component “K2″ is an alternate content system for Joomla that provides many additional features, the most notable features that have proven to be invaluable are:
- Nested categories
- The capability to assign templates to categories
- Improved Access Control List (ACL)
- Article comments
There is far more to K2 than the features listed above, but these features have made an already powerful content management solution a much more robust package to say the least.
Utilizing nested categories and custom templates, TDH developers have been able to create a feature-rich product catalog, for example. The possibilities are endless and I’m excited to see what other magic can be conjured up with this powerful tool set.
Joomla can be found at http://www.joomla.org, and you can check out the free K2 component at http://getk2.org.
New Forums
by Lonnie on Jul.25, 2010, under Uncategorized
I’ve set up www.in-fear.com as a place to discuss various topics ranging from paranormal to conspiracy theory .. feel free to get in there!
Launching of digitalcheese.com
by Lonnie on Jul.19, 2010, under Uncategorized
Feel free to check out the new social network that I just placed called www.digitalcheese.com
If you’re comfortable with how facebook operates you will feel right at home!
Verizon iPhone to Launch in January 2011?
by Lonnie on Jun.30, 2010, under Apple, iPhone
Bloomberg briefly reports that multiple sources are claiming that the iPhone will launch on Verizon in January of next year, marking the end of AT&T’s exclusivity for the device in the United States.
Verizon Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile-phone company, will start selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone next year, ending AT&T Inc.’s exclusive hold on the smartphone in the U.S., two people familiar with the plans said.
The device will be available to customers in January, according to the people, who declined to be named because the information isn’t public.
Verizon and Apple representatives either declined to comment on the reports or did not return requests for comment.
Verizon has long been a popular topic for rumors regarding expanded iPhone partnerships in the United States. One recent report had suggested that a Verizon iPhone could make an appearance as soon as November, but most observers have been expecting a 2011 launch on the carrier.
‘Hulu Plus’ Unveiled With Support for iOS Devices: $9.99 Per Month [Updated]
by Lonnie on Jun.30, 2010, under Apple, iPhone
Hulu today introduced its Hulu Plus premium subscription plan for television content, set to offer customers willing to pay $9.99 per month the ability to access an extensive array of both current television shows and older library content. Hulu Plus, offering content in 720p HD, is also set to move beyond the company’s existing computer-centric platform to include Apple’s full line of iOS devices, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, with streaming available over Wi-Fi and 3G. Samsung Internet-connected TVs and Blu-ray players will also be supported at launch, with additional support for Vizio and Sony devices, as well as the PS3 and Xbox 360 gaming platforms, rolling out in the future.
Hulu Plus is not a replacement for Hulu.com. Hulu Plus is a new, revolutionary ad-supported subscription product that is incremental and complementary to the existing Hulu service. For almost all of the current broadcast shows on our service, Hulu Plus offers the full season. Every single episode of the current season will be available, not just a handful of trailing episodes. Now there’s never a bad time to jump in on a hot new show like Modern Family (which I recommend highly). From Family Guy to Glee, from The Office to 30 Rock, from Grey’s Anatomy to Desperate Housewives, from Parks & Recreation to Parenthood, from House to Saturday Night Live, and dozens of other hits, the best time to jump in on any series is any time, and with any episode, that’s right for you.
Hulu is currently accepting requests for preview invitations to Hulu Plus. The program appears to be rolling out today, although the Hulu Plus application does not yet appear to have been posted to the App Store and it is unclear exactly when preview invitations will begin being distributed. A full, public release date for Hulu Plus is also not yet known.
Update: The free universal Hulu Plus application [App Store] is now available in the App Store. It can be used to request an invite to the preview, and access content once an invitation has been received.
