Marcel Neuhausler's World

InMemoryDatabase: "An in-memory database (aka embedded database) is a database that runs entirely in main memory, without touching a disk. It's usually created when a process starts, runs embedded within that process, and is destroyed when the process finishes.

On first blush the idea of such a beast seems ridiculous. The two main purposes of most databases are to persist information between process invocations and to handle concurrent access to data between processes. In-memory databases do neither - so what's the point?"

..once again a good article from Martin Fowler, this time about In-Memory-Databases..

Posted by mneuhaus at 08:42 PM | Permalink

"IE Tab extension features: Embedding Internet Explorer in tabs of Mozilla/Firefox. This is a great tool for web developers, since you can easily see how your webpage displayed in IE with just one click and then switch back to Firefox."

.. really cool, useful, and simple extension for Firefox .. just in case you hit some pages that only work with IE .. and badly enough, those pages exist ..

Posted by mneuhaus at 05:44 PM | Permalink

"Verosee extends Skype to provide free workspaces that synchronize files and chats. This eradicates the inherent disorganization of trading email attachments and exchanging portable media. Verosee enables teams to have contextual awareness of each other's activities bringing convergence and continuity to the project life cycle. As a result, teams become more effective before, during, and after project meetings."

.. sounds very interesting .. can't install it right now, because of firewall issues :-( ..

Posted by mneuhaus at 05:33 PM | Permalink

"FolderShare is a service that allows you to securely keep files synchronized between your devices, share files with friends or colleagues, and remotely download your files from any web browser."

.. Microsoft just bought this company .. and they are offering the service now for free, including 2GB space .. works with PC and Mac :-) .. but can we trust Microsoft ..

Posted by mneuhaus at 10:55 PM | Permalink

buzztracker: "World News, Mapped", a nice visualization of locations of current news reports .. cool .. finally everyone can see where the city of Amman is .. but I don't really know what that disabled link "tomorrow" should be for ;-)

Posted by mneuhaus at 05:36 PM | Permalink

Sun Grid: "Sun is changing the very nature of utility computing with the new Sun Grid utility offerings, enabling you to purchase computing and storage power as you need it, without the long-term lifecycle costs related to capital, management, depreciation, and floor space. Sun Grid radically simplifies the way you select, acquire, and use next generation IT infrastructure. "

.. sounds boring at first .. but it's not .. Sun is up to something .. check the reference guide and the press releases ..

Posted by mneuhaus at 09:51 AM | Permalink

"Amazon Mechanical Turk provides a web services API for computers to integrate Artificial Artificial Intelligence directly into their processing by making requests of humans. Developers use the Amazon Mechanical Turk web services API to submit tasks to the Amazon Mechanical Turk web site, approve completed tasks, and incorporate the answers into their software applications. To the application, the transaction looks very much like any remote procedure call - the application sends the request, and the service returns the results. In reality, a network of humans fuels this Artificial Artificial Intelligence by coming to the web site, searching for and completing tasks, and receiving payment for their work."

.. interesting .. but what da heck is this .. think, think ..

Posted by mneuhaus at 09:45 AM | Permalink