Daily Archives: 21 September 2006

Google and OpenSolaris

Posted on 21 September 2006 by Rick Mason

ComputerWorld is reporting that Google is looking into OpenSolaris to replace Linux as the server operating system that forms the backbone of the search engine. This could get interesting; I have been wondering how broad the use of OpenSolaris would … Continue reading →

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Libraries, Religion, and the Appellate Court

Posted on 21 September 2006 by Rick Mason

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the Contra Costa County library is within its rights to bar worship services in its public meeting rooms, and that the library is, in the ruling’s terms, a “limited … Continue reading →

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Ten Do’s and Don’ts for Conference, Workshop, and Program Organizers

Posted on 21 September 2006 by Rick Mason

This list is from Rachel, aka The Liminal Librarian. The comments add a great deal of information beneficial to those of us who present, as well as those of us who organize conferences. At this moment, it is too much … Continue reading →

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GlobalEdge

Posted on 21 September 2006 by Rick Mason

Described as “Your Source for Business Knowledge”, GlobalEdge has profiles of 197 countries which include currency converters, articles and essays on a variety of topics, and an Academy section designed to let instructors to use this site as part of … Continue reading →

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