Make a difference

DonorsChoose.org Blogger Challenge

O'Reilly believes in technology as an enabler for education. Please join us in supporting public school technology projects.

Choose a classroom project to help fund »

In the Blogs

Voice Detective at Work

Whether you use audio to sell cheese, catheters, or to warn the world about epidemics, there’s an effective process for creating the right sound for your audience. I start with some detective work.

Yum Plugins - security

I'm the type of admin that gets into a tool and as long as it keeps doing what I use it for, I don't often bother to learn much more about it. Yum is a good example of this. Since...

vCloud: VMware adapts to cloud computing

Virtualization has been the hottest trend in computer administration for the past decade. But what happens to any administrative software provider, including VMware, if large numbers of major companies move to the cloud? The recent vCloud announcement, coinciding with VMWorld conference, shows why VMware manages to keep its top place.

Featured Book Review

Book: Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

Rating:

A home schooler must have book
The bottom line is that this book is educational, practical and fun. I recommend it for anyone interested in learning about basic practical chemistry. If you are a parent and your child is interested in chemistry you need this book. It will be invaluable for home school parents who plan to teach chemistry and as a supplement for high school chemistry students. Read the full review »

Have you read Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments? What did you think?

In the Forums

Favorite Audio Podcasts  What are your favorite audio podcasts? I'm searching for other good ones and would like some recommendations.  [O'Reilly Forums]

Flickr Vs Netflix  In reading your book, Web 2.0: A Strategy Guide, I came across a troubling bit of information on page 35. You are discussing the valuation of Flickr in comparison to that if Netflix...  [O'Reilly Forums]

Nda Is Lifted!  If you haven't already heard, Apple has decided to lift the NDA. So feel free to chat away and collaborate. Please keep in mind that the NDA will still be in effect for unreleased products.  [O'Reilly Forums]

Recent Blog Posts

• Torkington's Law
• Readius Rollable E-Reader at Frankfurt Book Fair
• Overestimating the Home Page
• Apocalyptically Underqualified: When Ignorance Can Be Fatal On The Job
• Over 300 iPhone Apps Use Location Look-Ups
• Tim In The LA Times On Getting Serious
• MVC As Anti-Pattern

Upcoming Events

Julia Lerman at DevConnections
Oct 11-13, 2008
Mandalay Bay Conference Center
Las Vegas, NV

Stephen Johnson -- Yosemite Valley in Autumn
Oct 11-14, 2008
Yosemite View Lodge
Yosemite, CA

Rick Sammon Leads a Week-Long Photography Workshop in Maine
Oct 12-18, 2008
Maine

O'Reilly Book Widgets

Grab an O'Reilly book widget and put it on your website, blog, or social networking page. They are dynamic, easy to use, and customizable!

Browse widgets