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Redbrick Logo

2008-01-17T15:01:15Z

P: /* Present logo (2002-Present) by Kevin Cannon */

==Logo Competition Winner (1998-2000) by Andy==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_tiny_logo.gif]]

==Webpage title logo (2000-2001) by Karl Podesta==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_rbtitle.gif]]

==Placeholder logo used on some documents (2001)==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_logo2.gif]]

==Unused logo from webcomp winner, Peter Whittaker==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_webdesignwinner.gif]]

==Unused logo design by Peter Whittaker==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_redbrickBig2whiteSmall.jpg]]

==Present logo (2002-Present) by Kevin Cannon==

[[Image:Rbwiki_RedbrickLogo_logo2-rb.gif]]

[[Category:Redbrick History]]

== More Info ==

More info on the logo available on the logo on the main redbrick site: http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/about/logo/

Source vector files for the base on the 2002 logo and most of the derivatives available here:
http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/about/logo/2002logo/

OSX Starter Software

2007-10-16T14:10:34Z

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourcef orge.net/ Fink Commander]] - A GUI for [[http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink]] for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

[[http://www.mackers.com/projects/o2sms/docs/v3/dashboard_widget.html A dashboard widget] of the o2sms script, by mackers@netsoc.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

== Related Articles==
[[Connecting_to_redbrick_with_Quicksilver | Guide to connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver and SSH keys]]

OSX Starter Software

2007-10-16T14:10:00Z

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Fink Commander]] - A GUI for [[http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink]] for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

[[http://www.mackers.com/projects/o2sms/docs/v3/dashboard_widget.html A dashboard widget] of the o2sms script, by mackers@netsoc.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

== Related Articles==
[[Connecting_to_redbrick_with_Quicksilver Guide to connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver and SSH keys]]

Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver

2007-10-16T14:07:47Z

This is a guide to setting up a nice quick 'one-click' connection to redbrick on OSX using a SSH keys, and Quicksilver.

== Setting up SSH Keys ==

This allows you to connect to redbrick without needing a password.

Download [http://www.phil.uu.nl/~xges/ssh/ SSH Agent] and install it in your Applications directory.

In the OSX Terminal generate a key:
'''ssh-keygen -t dsa'''

Then copy it to the right place on redbrick:
'''cat ~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub | ssh ''yourusername''@login.redbrick.dcu.ie "cat >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys"'''

Import the key into SSH Agent. (This may happen automatically)

Now you will be able to SSH into redbrick without being prompted for a password.

== Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver ==

Download the [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~p/stuff/Redbrick.zip following file] which contains an Redbrick.inetloc file and an icon.
Edit the Redbrick.inetloc file (there may not be a file extension) and add your username in the <string> section:
'''<string>ssh://''yourusername''@login.redbrick.dcu.ie</string>'''

When you're finished, you can simply double click the icon and a link to redbrick will open. If you've setup the SSH keys, then you'll an a one-click way to connect to redbrick.

In addition, this file is now indexable by Quicksilver, so you can launch it quickly using that app.

Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver

2007-10-16T14:00:06Z

This is a guide to setting up a nice quick 'one-click' connection to redbrick on OSX using a SSH keys, and Quicksilver.

== Setting up SSH Keys ==

This allows you to connect to redbrick without needing a password.

Download [http://www.phil.uu.nl/~xges/ssh/ SSH Agent] and install it in your Applications directory.

In the OSX Terminal generate a key:
'''ssh-keygen -t dsa'''

Then copy it to the right place on redbrick:
'''cat ~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub | ssh p@login.redbrick.dcu.ie "cat >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys"'''

Import the key into SSH Agent. (This may happen automatically)

Now you will be able to SSH into redbrick without being prompted for a password.

== Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver ==

Download the [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~p/stuff/Redbrick.zip following file] which contains an Redbrick.inetloc file and an icon.
Edit the Redbrick.inetloc file (there may not be a file extension) and add your username in the <string> section:
'''<string>ssh://yourusername@login.redbrick.dcu.ie</string>'''

When you're finished, you can simply double click the icon and a link to redbrick will open. If you've setup the SSH keys, then you'll an a one-click way to connect to redbrick.

In addition, this file is now indexable by Quicksilver, so you can launch it quickly using that app.

Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver

2007-10-16T13:59:49Z

This is a guide to setting up a nice quick 'one-click' connection to redbrick on OSX using a SSH keys, and Quicksilver.

== Setting up SSH Keys ==

This allows you to connect to redbrick without needing a password.

Download [http://www.phil.uu.nl/~xges/ssh/ SSH Agent] and install it in your Applications directory.

In the OSX Terminal generate a key:
'''ssh-keygen -t dsa'''

Then copy it to the right place on redbrick:
'''cat ~/.ssh/id_dsa.pub | ssh p@login.redbrick.dcu.ie "cat >> ~/.ssh/authorized_keys"'''

Import the key into SSH Agent. (This may happen automatically)

Now you will be able to SSH into redbrick without being prompted for a password.

== Connecting to redbrick with Quicksilver ==

Download the [http://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~p/stuff/Redbrick.zip following file] which contains an Redbrick.inetloc file and an icon.
Edit the Redbrick.inetloc file (there may not be a file extension) and add your username in the <string> section:
'''<string>ssh://yourusername@login.redbrick.dcu.ie</string>'''

When you're finished, you can simply double click the icon and a link to redbrick will open. If you've setup the SSH keys, then you'll an a one-click way to connect to redbrick.

In addition, this file is now indexable by Quicksilver, so you can launch it quickly using that app.

OSX Starter Software

2007-08-26T09:55:35Z

P: /* General Software */

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Fink Commander]] - A GUI for [[http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink]] for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

[[http://www.mackers.com/projects/o2sms/docs/v3/dashboard_widget.html A dashboard widget] of the o2sms script, by mackers@netsoc.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

OSX Starter Software

2007-08-26T09:55:17Z

P: /* General Software */

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Fink Commander]] - A GUI for [[http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink]] for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

[[http://www.mackers.com/projects/o2sms/docs/v3/dashboard_widget.html]] - A dashboard widget of the o2sms script, by mackers@netsoc.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

Redbrick CV Advice

2007-08-01T16:11:53Z

P: /* External Links */

[[Category:Jobs]]
There was a lengthy CV advice [https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~art_wolf/rb/FUDforum2/index.php?t=tree&th=22&start=0 thread in redbrick.jobs] in June 2005. As the thread contained many useful tips for those sprucing up their CVs, the main points and arguments from the thread are reproduced here.

Back to [[Jobs]]

==Presentation==

It gives a better impression if your CV is nice and neat, and aesthetically pleasing. If it's a jumble of text, it makes it harder to read.

Design is content. Design means presenting the information in the most efficient way for a prospective employer. If you can't present well, people will find it hard to bother reading.

For headings, don't use underline. It impeeds legibility, and looks ugly. Use a san-serif font, such as Arial, and have 3 or 4 different types. For example, large heading, section heading and subsection. Keep it consistant and clear, and leave spacing around the headings.

While you shouldn't rely on colours to aid in the layout and understanding of your CV, colour, like other kinds of formatting, can greatly aid and help the design of your information. Many CVs will be printed in black and white, but there is no need to reduce the clarity on-screen because the printer may not be able to handle it. You can properly
use colour so that neither medium is losing out, and both are presented effectively and professionally.

==Date of Birth==

It was broadly agreed that the date of birth has no bearing on your emplyability, and as such, should not be included in a CV. Not knowing your date of birth also insulates employers from discrimination claims.

It was suggested that age may have a loose correlation with maturity and experience, which in turn can affect your relationship with coworkers. However, the general feeling was that age should be irrlevant, with references sufficing for these purposes.

==Projects==

Include a projects section listing projects you have worked on, including any interesting projects you have worked on independently and on your own time. Mention ones from which you have learnt things, which you could possibly talk about in an interview if asked.

==Technologies==
Do have a succint list of the technologies and programming languages, operating systems, etc. you have used in the past.

'''Don't''' have a list of every single computer program you've used in the past.

For example, you might want to mention that you've worked with CVS. You don't however want to list every single CVS client and
server version that you've used ( unless you're going for a job that large involves working directly with CVS ).

==References==

While there were arguments put forward that including references saves the potential employer from having to contact you again, it was generally agreed that it is not neccesary to include them.

Furthermore, most people felt that including "References available on request" was also un-neccessary, as this is assumed. If you pass the interviews, they will ask you for the references.

==General==

Have a brief summary at the top of the CV.

Ensure there is more of a focus on work experience than personal experience and hobbies & interests.

Look at the CV as a whole for five seconds. How much information do you get from it? Ideally, you should get a name, and an idea of which two lines hold an executive summary.

Give someone 10 seconds to look at your CV ( the average time an employer will view it for), what information was the person able to get in those 10 seconds? Did they get your main selling points (after all your CV is an advertisment selling YOU)

==External Links==

[http://www.lifeclever.com/give-your-resume-a-face-lift/ Give your rÃ©sumÃ© a face lift]

Redbrick CV Advice

2007-08-01T16:11:43Z

[[Category:Jobs]]
There was a lengthy CV advice [https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/~art_wolf/rb/FUDforum2/index.php?t=tree&th=22&start=0 thread in redbrick.jobs] in June 2005. As the thread contained many useful tips for those sprucing up their CVs, the main points and arguments from the thread are reproduced here.

Back to [[Jobs]]

==Presentation==

It gives a better impression if your CV is nice and neat, and aesthetically pleasing. If it's a jumble of text, it makes it harder to read.

Design is content. Design means presenting the information in the most efficient way for a prospective employer. If you can't present well, people will find it hard to bother reading.

For headings, don't use underline. It impeeds legibility, and looks ugly. Use a san-serif font, such as Arial, and have 3 or 4 different types. For example, large heading, section heading and subsection. Keep it consistant and clear, and leave spacing around the headings.

While you shouldn't rely on colours to aid in the layout and understanding of your CV, colour, like other kinds of formatting, can greatly aid and help the design of your information. Many CVs will be printed in black and white, but there is no need to reduce the clarity on-screen because the printer may not be able to handle it. You can properly
use colour so that neither medium is losing out, and both are presented effectively and professionally.

==Date of Birth==

It was broadly agreed that the date of birth has no bearing on your emplyability, and as such, should not be included in a CV. Not knowing your date of birth also insulates employers from discrimination claims.

It was suggested that age may have a loose correlation with maturity and experience, which in turn can affect your relationship with coworkers. However, the general feeling was that age should be irrlevant, with references sufficing for these purposes.

==Projects==

Include a projects section listing projects you have worked on, including any interesting projects you have worked on independently and on your own time. Mention ones from which you have learnt things, which you could possibly talk about in an interview if asked.

==Technologies==
Do have a succint list of the technologies and programming languages, operating systems, etc. you have used in the past.

'''Don't''' have a list of every single computer program you've used in the past.

For example, you might want to mention that you've worked with CVS. You don't however want to list every single CVS client and
server version that you've used ( unless you're going for a job that large involves working directly with CVS ).

==References==

While there were arguments put forward that including references saves the potential employer from having to contact you again, it was generally agreed that it is not neccesary to include them.

Furthermore, most people felt that including "References available on request" was also un-neccessary, as this is assumed. If you pass the interviews, they will ask you for the references.

==General==

Have a brief summary at the top of the CV.

Ensure there is more of a focus on work experience than personal experience and hobbies & interests.

Look at the CV as a whole for five seconds. How much information do you get from it? Ideally, you should get a name, and an idea of which two lines hold an executive summary.

Give someone 10 seconds to look at your CV ( the average time an employer will view it for), what information was the person able to get in those 10 seconds? Did they get your main selling points (after all your CV is an advertisment selling YOU)

==External Links==

[[http://www.lifeclever.com/give-your-resume-a-face-lift/ Give your rÃ©sumÃ© a face lift]]

Cycling

2007-07-27T16:29:11Z

P: /* Routes */ added routeslip link

All content added by Gav is wrong.
[[Category:Articles]]
[[Image:rockhopper.jpg|right|thumb|320px|A Bicycle]]

==Buying a bike==
This is a mish mash of comments from the redbrick boards on bicycles. Contributors include Gavin, Gliceas, Sandman

Sender: cambo@murphy.internal
Reply-To: cambo
Thinking about getting a bike for cycling in and out of work.
I've seen a few people here talking about cycleways.com on Parnell St.
Are they the best place in town to get a bike ?

People tend to recommend cycleways on Parnell St when buying bicycles in town. They have a website, decent prices and are well located. Other places are cyclogical on the quays, Joe Dalys in Dundrum, and a bunch in Ranelagh, Rathmines, Georges St etc. Other might add more here.

Online shops are http://www.chainreactioncycles.com and http://www.evanscycles.com/

When buying bicycles, there are three main types, road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids. Roadbikes or 'Racers' are what ya see in the Tour de France. They go fast. You won't be reading this if you are looking to buy a roadbike.

Mountain bikes are what you had as a kid, typicaly heavy enough bikes, flat handle bars, reasonably upright posture when cycling them. Mountain bikes can come with front suspension (hard tail frame), front and rear suspension (full suspension) and no suspension.

Hybrid bikes are as you might think, a combination of the two above types. The posture of a hybrid is the same as a mountain bike, but the bikes tend to be lighter, thinner tyres and not have suspension. Or at least only have suspension on the saddle post. For cycling through town as the original question asked, I would recommend a hybrid bicycle with no suspension.

Suspension is somewhat debatable. I cycle a mountain bike with front suspension and thinish tyres. (1.5") I prefer to have a bit of suspension as the roads on my route can be cack and occasionally it's necessary to mount the kerb to go around traffic. However, suspension detracts from your speed, by absorbing some of the the downward force applied when pushing on the peddle. You might think, 'Well feck that, I won't be zooming around, the suspension will keep me comfortable' but after a few weeks of cycling, being able to go a bit faster can start to look quite appealing. A compromise is to ensure that the bicycle you can buy enables you to lock out the suspension. You still have the added weight of the heavy front forks, but the lack of suspension will result in a speed up. (I have aspirations of going mountain biking, which is why I stick with the mountain bike and don't get a hybrid)

Check as many bits as possible (pedals, pedal housing, brake/gear levels
and so on) are rust-proof. Pedals should be sealed to prevent road gunk
getting in and causing problems.

Basically, ask the sales guy:

"What's most likely to break first?" and "How much will it cost to fix?"

He'll tell you the brake / gear cables might need tuning after a few
weeks on the road. Reply "yes, obviously, but apart from that ...?" :)
Also, see will he throw in your first servcie (to tighten said cables)
for free.

See is there a front chain guard to stop your trouser cuffs getting
destroyed with oil :) Be prepared to tuck your trousers into your socks.

===Insurance===

There are no places that I am aware of where one can insure a bicycle on its own; most people put the bike on their house insurance. The house cover should go up to bikes worth 500euro, beyond that you might need to add the bike to the policy and pay more.

If you are renting, apparantly a crowd called http://www.123.ie will insure the house contents and your bicycle.

==Accessories==

===Bells===
Bells are useful to have and in fact are a legal requirement. They can be slightly dangerous though. You shouldn't rely on a person getting out of the way when you ring your bell, they tend to ignore em. Always be ready to brake when going through an area with lots of pedestrians, don't worry so much about making sure they know they have inspired your ire by ringing your bell furiously.

===Illumination===
Buy a decent set of lights, rear and front. Get a reflective, Hi-Vis jacket. I cycle with strong front and back lights on my bicycle and weaker flashing lights that I hang on my person, front and back. Reason being that if I come off the bike at night onto the road, at least my wee flashing lights might prevent a car from squashing me.

> I actually found it cheaper going into a builders' supply store
> looking for hi-vis stuff.

Definitely agree on this one. If you're around DCU, head into Heitons
up in Santry.

===In the rain===
Get a light rain-jacket, and waterproof trousers.
Waterproof boots help too.

You'll heat up in no time once you get going, so don't smother yourself
with overcoats and whatnot. Wear a decent pair of gloves (I use padded
ski gloves) as your hands tend to freeze when cycling in cold rain.
Gloves are also handy in that they stop you getting cut when you skid off
on wet, icy roads.

Basically, as long as you're wrapped up, cycling in the rain is no hassle.
Just remember to allow extra stopping distance. Your brakes will be wet.
And if you try to jam on, the whole bike will just shoot from under you :)

Disc brakes can be an advantage here if you are willing to fork (ho ho) out a bit of extra cash. They are superior to v-brakes in the wet.

I tend to not wear waterproof trousers as I end up sweating so much in em that I get just as wet as if I'd been rained on. Decent waterproof trousers may prevent this.

===Helmets===
There is substantial debate as to the merits of helmets for cycling. I won't get into it particularly much. Whilst they may not safe your life, they can make certain falls less painful. All the stores mentioned at the top will stock em. Any helmet they sell will adhere to the safety regulations, the most important thing is to buy one that is comfortable on your noggin.

===Pump and spare tubes===
You will get a puncture at some point. With a bit of practice, fixing a puncture can be done fairly quickly. You will need bicycle levers (these are much more useful than forks or spoons) a spare tube and a pump. Rather than take the tube from the bike, fix it with a puncture repair kit, wait for the glue to dry and put it back in, the smarter bet is to just have a spare tube you can swap in. You can repair the burst one at home. This guy has a detailed description on how to handle punctures

http://sheldonbrown.com/flats.html

An advantage of thinner tyres is that you can pump them up to a very high pressure, which reduces the likelihood of a puncture. There are also tyres with puncture prevention, these have kevlar lining on the side. Any decent bicycle shop will have them.

===Keeping your bicycle===

[[Image:locked_bike.jpg|right|thumb|320px|A locked bicycle. Chain around mainframe, Ulock, with both wheels, going through rear triangle onto immovable object. Saddle removed.]]

When Gavin replied to Kevin's post about getting a good bike lock he has helped
loads of us keep our bikes safe. Here's the origional post as posted on redbrick.help

From: Gavin
Newsgroups: redbrick.help
Subject: Re: Bike Locks
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 21:58:47 +0000 (UTC)

On Tue, 3 May 2005 Kevin wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Anyone recommendations for a good bike lock, for securing a mountain bike?
>
> - Kevin

I did a ''lot'' of reading about this a few months ago. Have a look at http://www.sheldonbrown.com. He has lots of cycling articles and a good one on bicycle locks.

The end points were :

# Its all about pissing the thief off and making them look for an easier target.
# Use two different locks, the thief will need to carry two seperate pieces of equipment to nick the bike. I use a chain/padlock & Ulock. More on this.
# If you have a detachable front wheel, take it off and lock it to the back wheel. Lock it with the ulock, passing it through the rear triange and onto something immovable. The less space available in the lock, less room for leverage on behalf of the thief. Taking the wheel with you doesn't increase your security.
# Take your detachable saddle with you, or replace the quick release bolt with an alan key one. Someone will just nick your saddle and chuck it in a bin, cause they are scummers.
# Other obvious things. Park it in a public place, not in some secret location no one will ever find it. A secret location means a thief can spend their time working away on the locks without worrying about passers by. Lock it to an immovable object.

That's most of what I can remember. The lock I settled on was a rather [http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=29338 large Abus Granit lock and chain]
for 90 euro. I bought it in The Great Outdoors, funnily enough. They have a reasonable bicycle accessories section in there. Last time I went in, they were out of that exact lock though. You could also head into a locksmith and ask for a boron alloy chain and good padlock. Something like a 13mm boron chain requires a hydraulic bolt cutter to
get through it. The best padlocks are the ones that only have room for one link to be fit through. No space for a crowbar to get in there then.

My second lock is a fairly cheap combination ULock. If you get a Ulock, make sure it doesn't have a circle key. Google for Bic pen attacks ! The best Ulocks are Kryptonite ones. As above, make sure you get a flat key one. I see the New Yorker one mentioned a lot.

If you get a large chain & padlock, leave em at your target location.. I.e I leave mine locked to the bike rack in DCU, it's too heavy to be carrying it on my bike everyday. I have the ulock for quick tops. Also, never leave the padlock resting on the ground, you are leaving it open to getting whacked with a hammer. Wrap the chain good and tight about the frame and the 'immovable object'.

There are standards for locks, one of which is the SoldSecure label.
http://www.soldsecure.com/Leisure.htm
There is a very good youtube video showing that in fact the SoldSecure ratings are not as accurate as they claim to be.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck The second lock shown is the one mentioned above, that I bought from the Great Outdoors.

Apparently the more expensive Kryptonite locks can be bought on ebay, and are better value than from cycling shops.

That's around about it. In conclusion, get a Granit chain and a Ulock & don't ever lock your bicyle in the city center if you love it.

==Good cycle practices==
[[Image:wheelie.jpg|right|thumb|320px|A Wheelie, performed by a daredevil cyclist with nothing to lose]]

People might put in comments about cycling through town, what to do and what not to do. There are a number of books about cycling through urban locations, a google will find em.

===Road Positioning===
When cycling through town, or for that fact anywhere, there are occasions when it is safest to move into the center of the lane. This is particularly the case when there is not enough room for a car to safely overtake you. By cycling in the middle of the lane, the car will not attempt it. If you are over the in kerb they might.

Similarly if cycling along a line of parked cars, do not stay in close, give them the mandatory door length space between you and them.

If approaching a left turn, it might be best to enter into the main lane of traffic. This way cars turning left will not squash you as they turn. Indicate of course that you are moving into the main lane of traffic. I find that drivers invariably allow you in, if you indicate, as they are nervous of making you go spat. Also, moving into the main lane makes it easier for oncoming cars turning to their right to see you and also for cars emerging from the left turn ahead to see you. (this is also why a front light at night is important, so as oncoming turning cars can see you)

===Cycle Lanes===
It is mandatory to use cycle lanes when they are available. That is, a Garda can bust you for using the road, when a cyclelane is present, even if it's safer to use the road. However, the cycle lanes must be correctly defined and marked. There are a number of laws relating to the use of cycle lanes and cycling on the road in general. Theses are nicely presented at
http://www.geocities.com/cyclopath2001/legal.htm

===Braking===
As mentioned above disc brakes offer superior performance to V-Brakes, especially in wet weather. When braking, the various books and sites I've read advise using your front brakes first, not your back brakes. Front brakes offer much greater stopping force. To avoid going head over heels, don't jam on the brakes as hard as you can. If travelling particularly fast, shove your arse up and over the back of the seat, moving your weight over the back of the bike, this will prevent you flying forward.

Be particularly careful in wet weather, skidding on your front brakes is remarkably scary.

Check your brake pads regularly enough, if you head a scraping sound from em when you brake, make sure you change them quickly. You might have worn the pad away and the metal underneath is shredding your wheel rim to pieces.

===Traffic Lights===
Various Gurus differ on traffic lights. At a dangerous junction, where it is difficult for a cyclist to get in the correct lane, it can sometimes be safer to move out while the light is red so as to get ahead of the waiting cars.

In general I obey all junction traffic lights, but tend to go through pedestrian lights. This is illegal of course, you are required to obey all lights.

===Wheelies===
Wheelies are extremely cool and must be performed in front of lots of people for the best effect. To achieve wheelie perfection, one must practise on a green area. Concrete areas can result in broken arses. To capture your wheelie fame for all to behold, ensure that you have a friend along with some sort of camera shooting skills. Perform wheelie, record result and bask in adulation. This may in fact not be a good cycle practise.

==Routes==
Getting to and from DCU from various locations can be easier and safer by going via certain routes. A map showing routes and times around Dublin in general is available at http://273k.net/cycling/googlemaps_times.html created by and copyright of Robert Fitzsimons.

Another good link is http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
Its very handy for route planning and figuring out your distances in advance. Yahoo Maps now has updated maps of dublin, and it's route planner can do a similar service.

If you're into leisure or training in dublin, this guy has a great collection of routes in and aroun Dublin on his [[http://www.routeslip.com/user/dickobrien RouteSlip page]]

===DCU into the City Center (O'Connell Street)===
*Leave via the Ballymun Road entrance, and go down the Ballymun Road.
*At the junction of Griffith Avenue and Ballymun road, go straight on. If the traffic is stopped at this point, move into the righthand lane, out of the cycle lane, otherwise when the lights change you will get stuck on the inside of car or buses turning left.
*Go straight on, down Mobhi Hill, and move back into the cycle lane, keep an eye on the left behind you, cars don't turn to the left sometimes and can surprise you.
*Go past HomeFarm road and down to the bottom of Mobhi Hill. At the bottom turn left onto Botanic Ave.
*Go all the way up Botanic road to the junction with upper Drumcondra road, staying in the middle in most places, as there is not enough room for cars to overtake, if there are oncoming cars.
*Get to the top of the queue, if the traffic lights are red. If you saw the lights turn red, then cross the road onto the path at Fagans and press for the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road when the green man arrives. This way you can get ahead of all the cars
*When on Drumcondra road, go to the left onto a slip road at the public toilets, this leads you onto a shared cycle path/footpath facility. Go to the end of this path, right up to the junction and back onto the main road.
* Stay in the bus lane and zoom along this road, making sure to move out occasionally when the road turns to the left, to ensure you don't get squashed.
*Turn left onto Parnell Square, go straight on and you are on O' Connell St.
*Stop somewhere for icecream after securely locking your bicycle.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=459587

===Dundrum to DCU===
For getting from Dundrum to DCU my route is

Dundrum -> Clonskeagh -> Ranelagh -> Canal -> Camden St -> Georges St -> Dame St -> Westmoreland St -> O Connell St -> Parnell St -> Nt Gt Neorges St -> MountJoy Square -> Belvedere Rd -> Dorset St -> Drumcondra -> Collins Avenue -> DCU
From Dundrum to Dame St and from Drumcondra to DCU there are reasonable cycle lanes.

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=459481

===City Center to BlackRock/Dun Laoghaire===
Head out through Pearse St. & Grand Canal Dock, Over the canal and follow road round to the right. Take the left before "the big red pub" onto Pembroke st. out onto the beach road and straight along the strand road to merrion gates (Road crosses the dart line). From Merrion gates, theres a cycle lane until booterstown station, and then enter the park on the left... theres about a mile and a half of cycle lanes in the park away from the traffic. Exit the park in the SE corner and take the back path behind Blackrock station and then follow the road up into the town center. From there its a pretty much straight run down the coast road (by Seapoint, Salthill & Monkstown) to Dun Laoghaire.

===Rathfarnham to City Centre===
This way avoids alot of traffic lights and also alot of the heavy traffic on the canal. Sorry for the lack of roadnames, I'll update as I get to know more of them. From Rathfarnham, cycle past the river and up into Terenure. In Terenure take the right hand turn to go towards Rathgar (this is officially a No Right Turn but I've never had any trouble doing it). At Rathgar, take the road to the right of the Church. Keep cycling straight until you reach the first set of traffic lights and take the slip road to the left. Cycle on this road until you reach the shops. About halfway along the shops, there's a right hand turn. Go down this road and at the end of this road there should be a Church. Go around the Church and straight on until you reach the traffic lights. At the lights turn left onto Palmerston Road and keep straight until you reach the next lights. At these lights, turn right and this will bring you into Ranelagh. In Ranelagh, turn left at the traffic lights and head out of Ranelagh. Shortly after Ranelagh there's a right turn onto Northbrook Road, go down this road and this will take you onto Dartmouth Square. Go around this and this will bring you onto Leeson St Upper. Cycle down Lesson St and into the City Centre.

==Links==

The following set of links have been blatantly stolen from the [http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=410 Cycling] forum on http://www.boards.ie

===Shops===
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com - Northern Ireland, free delivery , decent enough.

http://www.evanscycles.com - UK

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie - Ireland

http://www.cycleways.com - Ireland

===News & General===
http://www.irishcycling.com -Irish news

http://www.cyclingnews.com - World News

===Bike Reviews===
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/ - all your MTB products & bikes reviewed

===D.I.Y Repair & Maintenance Tips===
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml

http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/fix/

http://www.sheldonbrown.com - Plenty of good advice on this site. Ignore the dodgy design and scary photos.

===Groups & Activists===
http://www.MTBIreland.com - MTB Ireland, forums here as well.

http://www.dublincycling.org

http://home.connect.ie/dcc/ - Dublin Cycling Campaign

http://www.madmtb.com - Mountain Biking Association of Dublin, based in Rathfarnham

OSX Starter Software

2007-07-27T15:57:25Z

P: /* General Software */

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Fink Commander]] - A GUI for [[http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink]] for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

OSX Starter Software

2007-07-27T15:54:56Z

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

[[http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Funk Commander]] - Software for installing tons of open source applications onto your system quickly and easily.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

OSX Starter Software

2007-07-27T15:51:53Z

P: /* System Tools */

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX

[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

OSX Starter Software

2007-07-27T15:51:42Z

P: /* General Software */

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX

[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick

[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better

[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX

[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)

[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX
[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

OSX Starter Software

2007-07-27T15:51:27Z

Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.

== General Software ==
[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX
[[http://rsug.itd.umich.edu/software/fugu/ Fugu]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick
[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better
[[http://www.caminobrowser.org/ Camino]] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX
[[http://virtuedesktops.info/ VirtueDesktops]] - For Multiple Desktops (Will not be needed once Leopard is released)
[[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium]] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.

== System Tools==
[[http://www.parallels.com/ Parallels Desktop]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX
[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes

Learning CSS Layout

2006-03-01T23:18:54Z

P: /* Some Good Links to get your started */

==Some Good Links to get your started==

[http://www.cssbasics.com/ Css Basics.com] - Very good site to start learning CSS from.

[http://www.456bereastreet.com/lab/developing_with_web_standards/ Developing with Web Standards] - Overview of how HTML/Standards/CSS all fit together.

[http://css.maxdesign.com.au/selectutorial/ Using CSS Selectors]

[http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/ Float Tutorial] Good introduction to the float property, which is the foundation of most layouts

[http://www.maxdesign.com.au/presentation/process/ Coloured Boxes] Example technique for building site layouts.

[http://particletree.com/features/an-overview-of-current-css-layout-techniques An Overview of Current CSS Layout Techniques]

==Layout Sites==

[http://blog.html.it/layoutgala/ Layout Gala] a collection of 40 CSS layouts based on the same markup and ready for download!

Learning CSS Layout

2006-02-14T10:19:54Z

P: /* Some Good Links to get your started */

Mindless Coding Music

2006-02-07T15:41:22Z

P: /* Artists */

Many people like to listen to music while they work. When programming, a great deal of concentration is required. One must be able to juggle many different kinds of information, remembering how various bits of your project interact.

There's a lot to keep track of. Distractions from your environment really hurt one's productivity while programming, and music can help.

Not just any sort of music, unfortunately. Many programmers have found rock or metal distracting, and have turned to electronica or dance, stuff they wouldn't normally consider.

So, without further waffle, here's a list of artists and streaming radio stations that some programmers find aid concentration.

==Streaming stations==

* [http://www.woed.de WoED] - World of European Dance. Dance & trance, focus on european stuff. High-quality streams, MP3/Windows Media/Real Media.
* [http://www.limbikfreq.com/ Limbik Frequencies] - "mix of ambient, downtempo, ethereal, industrial, and intelligent techno". They play stuff like Aphex Twin, Air, DJ Shadow, Loop Guru, Jega, etc. 128k mp3 stream.
* [http://www.di.fm Digitally Imported] - Trance, Vocal Trance, Chillout, Deep House, Hard Dance, Euro Dance, Progressive, Goa-Psy Trance, Hard Core, DJ Mixes, Drum 'n' Bass, Classic Electronica. Okay, so a lot of the genre names are totally gay, but some of the music is good. Also high-quality multi-format streams.
* [http://www.slayradio.org/ Slay Radio] - Mostly remixes of old Commodore-64 tunes. Offers streams of varying bitrate, mp3 format.

==Artists==

* Belle Orchestre
* Explosions In The Sky
* Fill me in! :)
I like to listen to some movie soundtracks that don't use lyrics, something along the lines of the music from gladiator or my favourites Gattaca and The Shawshank Redemption.--[[User:Merchelo|Merchelo]] 11:43, 9 Sep 2005 (IST)

Why Did You Choose Your Username

2006-02-07T15:39:27Z

P: Alphabetacised the listing (probably)

Feel free to add an an entry about your username below!



==[[User:art_wolf|art_wolf]]==

Cool picture I have hanging up. Have had it for ages and its by Art Wolfe.

==[[User:bilco|bilco]]==

Cause as a fresher I though it was the character's name from The Hobbit

==[[User:cammy|cammy]]==

I was using it as a web handle long before I joined Redbrick. It comes from the name of one of my first roleplaying characters that wasn't just a bunch of stats. The name for that roleplaying character though, came from the computer game Streetfighter 2.

Well actually cammy was my second choice. I would have liked to use The_Dead_One but that exceeds the 8 character limit.

==[[User:cooker3|cooker3]]==
It is my username for the lab machines in the CA building, it's not to do with an obcession with cookers!

==[[User:david|david]]==
The year that I joined DCU Hasselhoff was given a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. With all the new challenges in my life at that time I found that he was someone I could look up to. I could admire his achievements. He was like an uncle to me. I grew up on Kinght Rider and am looking forward to the new movie coming out this year. And then when I got a little older and started noticing girls I got interested in Baywatch. I wanted to be the stud that he was on that show. Appropriately in 2000 when I joined redbrick he released one of his many hit albums in Germany - "The Magic Colleciton". So I chose david as my redbrick username because ... well actually its not that interesting really, its my name in real life.

==[[User:drag0n|drag0n]]==
Friends in college said that I needed a nickname, probably because they're too lazy to say my full name "Diarmuid" and I find "Diarm" quite creepy, so basically, "dragon" popped into their heads and it stuck! I used be called siphi (for no particular reason, it was a random name I was known by onli ne), then changed to drag0n (with a zero). The zero is because the user "dragon" is allready taken on rb. But everyone loved the new name so I added the zero. If you hey the other dragon, you generally get a confused hey in response, so I generally have heys disabled. anyways...

==[[User:drusilla|drusilla]]==
My nick was surprisingly enough, from the character on Buffy! Friends of mine in second year of school gave it to me when they noticed the similarities between myself and the insane vampire. Funnily, dru was my second nick on RedBrick, before that I was zerocool

==[[User:elmer|elmer]]==
My username came from my first ever email address(elmer@clubi.ie) which i chose based on the looney tunes character elmer fudd

==[[User:exzantia|exzantia]]==
As many, many people have pointed out, my name seems like a random string of letters, and it kinda is... When I was signing up for a Yahoo mail account in '98 everything I tried was already taken. I was not having under-scores or numbers so I decided to come up with something that would always be available! I thus far have succeeded.

==[[User:fox_chic|fox_chic]]==

Cause I'm an xphile and Mulder's first name is Fox. :)

==[[User:gizmo|gizmo]]==
My nick came from a combination of thinking gizmo was a pretty cool name due to that little flurry critter in Gremlins and also cns putting me on the spot on Clubs And Socs day when I first joined so that I couldn't think of anything else. Strange, but true.

==[[User:kpodesta|kpodesta]]==

Because that's my real name. I thought Redbrick was some email yoke - all else fails, I was getting a decent email address.

==[[User:noelfitz|noelfitz]]==

8 letter truncation of my real name (boring but true.)

==[[User:lithium|lithium]]==

Coz I like the sound of it. And coz it goes crazy when you put it in water. And not because of the Nirvana song.

==[[User:moridin|moridin]]==

The most evil and therefore cool character in a series of books that I was reading. Said series of books has since degenerated into a mush of crap writing. Boo.

==[[User:macbain|macbain]]==
He wanted the username 'mcbain' but Karlos (mcbain) got it before him. Being original, Sarv decided that macbain would do instead, so he could forever confuse new users between himself and Karl.

==[[User:montoya|montoya]]==

The name is that of a character from the book "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman. The specific character is Inigo Montoya, a Spanish swordsman out for revenge against a 6-fingered man who killed Inigo's father.

==[[User:p|p]]==

Back the old days of IOL/Indigo's IRC servers I used a variety of names, which all began with the letter p. Eventually, I ditched the different nicknames and used ^P^. Redbrick doesn't support weird characters though, so now it's just p. It also happens to be my middle initial.

==[[User:sandman|sandman]]==

I didn't. It was assigned on the basis that a) I was asleep and b) I read comics, didn't I? Ironically, I hadn't read much Sandman at the time.

==[[User:shimoda|shimoda]]==

It was a character in a book (Illusions by Richard Bach) I read during my formative years. Another rb user thought the description of the protagonist was suited to me so I nabbed the name.

==[[User:singer|singer]]==

I was a singer in a band. The guitarist mocked me for being the singer by calling me "singer". The nickname stuck. Non-Redbrick people address me as singer! My 2nd choice username was "scano".

==[[User:spock|spock]]==

I chose spock because I had no idea that it would follow me around for at least the next 10 years.
I didn't even know what Redbrick was when I was joining, and when I had a membership form thrust
in my face by Hyper on Freshers day 1996, we had three preferences for username. I put down "spock" as my first preference. It wasn't taken, and that is how I didn't end up with the username "data", or "benji".

==[[User:svan|svan]]==

<u>S</u>arunas <u>Van</u>cevicius. First letter of name, then first 3 letters from surname.

==[[User:thedara|thedara]]==

My nick was given to me years before redbrick on irc (irc.phishy.net) I was the first person some americans had met called Dara and they
found that interesting for some reason or other and hence I became thedara.
On redbrick irc i'm known as Darz0re, It was a in-joke at the time when myself and dizer stuck z0re at the end of out names
hence thez0rekorp.com and z0re.org

Learning CSS Layout

2005-09-15T12:57:13Z

==Some Good Links to get your started==

[http://www.456bereastreet.com/lab/developing_with_web_standards/ Developing with Web Standards] - Overview of how HTML/Standards/CSS all fit together.

[http://css.maxdesign.com.au/selectutorial/ Using CSS Selectors]

[http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/ Float Tutorial] Good introduction to the float property, which is the foundation of most layouts

[http://www.maxdesign.com.au/presentation/process/ Coloured Boxes] Example technique for building site layouts.

[http://particletree.com/features/an-overview-of-current-css-layout-techniques An Overview of Current CSS Layout Techniques]

IPod Debate

2005-09-09T10:34:00Z

P: First Entry

The iPod debate occurs because people assume that just because something doesn't suit them personally that it sucks, or vice versa.

More sensible people have come to realise that the iPod has pros and cons, and may or may not suit people depending on what they need from an mp3 player.