Good afternoon everyone. It’s fall in my part of the world, the leaves are changing color, the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter. Things are moving and shaking in the tech world (as usual) and today’s Selection takes a look at Microsoft, Linux, Firefox and the intersection of technology and life.
Around the Web
The Story of the New Microsoft.com
Microsoft has a new website. No matter what you might think of the company and its products, I think you’d be hard pressed to say that the website wasn’t a job well done. It’s clean, effective and very modern.
UX Principles Behind Firefox for Windows 8
I’ve always had a soft spot for Firefox. Even though I mostly use Chrome nowadays, I keep coming back to Firefox. It was the first non-IE browser I used and I think the Mozilla team has done a lot to make the web a better place. It’s good see Firefox evolving and developing to stay in tune with the rest of modern technology.
Linus Torvalds Answers Your Questions
Linus isn’t the most public of technology superstars, but he doesn’t pull any punches either. In this recent Slashdot interview he talks about kernel development, what he might have done differently, patents and more.
Video
Creative Mornings with Jonathan Harris
CreativeMornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series for creative types. Each event is free of charge, and includes a 20 minute talk. This one is by Jonathan Harris creator of We Feel Fine and Cowbird (among others). It talks about his journey exploring technology, life and storytelling. If you’re looking for examples of a remarkable life well lived, this one’s a keeper.
