Google.apps
Faye asked me for some descriptions. I wrote her back in a more descriptive way. Then she asked for more. I added even more description space. But she wants even more, something like drawing sketches or schematics? Sure do, time to install Google SketchUp 8 on my old but sturdy ThinkPad. Only thing is that I'm running OpenSuse Linux and Google SktechUp is an application crafted only for Windows and Mac OSX.
Nice news for web designers:
"The Google Font Directory lets you browse all the fonts available via the Google Font API. All fonts in the directory are available for use on your website under an open source license and are served by Google servers."
http://www.google.com/webfonts
You may download these fonts for free or a fee (your choice) or you may simply call Google Font API in the code of your web site. Just make sure to paste the selected code as the first element in the of your html document.
Dreamhost is offering an excellent IMAP and POP3 mail pack of services. My preferred server side mail app with them is Squirrel Mail. Yes, not at all fancy, old folks style, but clean and solid. For the youngsters' tastes, there's also Round Cube webmail in the pack, with a modern interface.
Still, however excellent Dreamhost's webmail might be, it's not Gmail! Moreso,
Six Gmail Labs have graduated and are now features of Gmail
1. Search Autocomplete - Gmail will suggest terms to help you find your
item more quickly.
2. Go To Label - If you have keyboard shortcuts enabled, typing in the
search box will autocomplete and suggest a label name.
3. Forgotten Attachment Detector - Gmail looks for phrases in your email
that suggest you meant to attach a file and alerts you if it looks like you
forgot an attachment.
4. YouTube Previews - If you receive a message with a YouTube link in it,
you can now watch the video right below the message.
