Newslinks Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Midori Leaks Out
Microsoft’s experimental new operating system, code-named “Midori” has been making its way through various rumormills recently. This operating system is such a deviation from the Windows kernel, that I doubt it will ever truly be released in this incarnation. Perhaps that is a shame, because its modular architecture is intriguing.
The Sincerest Form of Flattery
The Washington Post is looking to upgrade its online presence, by looking to the New York Times. Personally, I think this is a smart initiative, as NYTimes.com is direted by one of the most brilliant designers of our times, Khoi Vinh.
I Prefer My Archetypes to Look Pre-Raphaelite
Artist and Curator Kevin Zucker discusses some of the images that permeated the early digital revolution, and ruminates on their ubiquitous nature. Very interesting reading. This essay confirms to me that post-modern art is more about process than content.
What Happens When Only the Rich Patronize a Thing
Magazine sales down 6.3%, ad revenue down, Playgirl folding… doom and gloom for print media. Perhaps publishing actual truth may help.
TIP: How to Open Anything
CreativePro has an excellent how-to article on opening quirky and legacy files–for a price, of course. MadMac Creations has a fairly good tutorial on printing stubborn files.
