AndySowards.com :: Web Development Nerdy Daily Links For 09/20/2008

CSS Typography Tutorial

• How to size text using ems | Clagnut § Typography · CSS techniques
  Like most developers, we run across all units of typography measurements all over the place, most popular being pixels(px) but more often than not, the em is making its debut as most popular! So what does it mean? How are they determined? Check this out to find out.
  (tags: web articles programming reference design tutorial typography usability tips development blog xhtml howto CSS font fonts layout Browser webdesign text html Tutorials webdev standards article accessibility ems em)

Web Design/Development News

• Something Brilliant – Adobe CS4 Release Broadcast
  As most of you know, Adobe CS4 is among us. Be one of the first to get a sneak peek later this month! September 23rd, 2008.
  (tags: adobe cs4 creative suite broadcast tools creativity applications productivity design webdev webdevelopment development designer)
• WordPress for iPhone
  Got an iPhone? Got a WordPress Blog? GET THIS!!!! WordPress on your iPhone!
  (tags: web wordpress Ipod reference tools software opensource blogging development tips freeware internet web2.0 application Apple blog blogs mobile app iphone apps touch)
• Top 30 WordPress Plugins that are actually useful! : Speckyboy – Web Design, Web Development and Graphic Design Resources
  Yet another top wordpress plugin list, This one has some pretty useful ones in it however, ones that I already use, and ones that I will implement immediately! Check it out.
  (tags: web wordpress analytics design reference resource database blogging webdesign Resources SEO extensions blogs plugin list Plugins blog twitter top new extension cms useful wordpress-plugins flickr forms)
• 40+ Beautiful Icon Sets Hand-picked from deviantART- Part 2
  A large collection of icons that you can use for just about anything, from program icons, to doc icons, even to use as wallpapers. Must see list.
  (tags: web web2.0 illustration design Art showcase free development graphics visualization resource Resources webdesign download links Inspiration list downloads toread set icon icons)
• Web 2.0: Don’t forget the business risks | Between the Lines
  Thinking of diving head first into web 2.0 startup fame? Got a good idea? Maybe you should read this first.
  (tags: web2.0 business risks startup company web development webapps webdev)
• Should Microsoft do an IE 8 ‘Lite’? | All about Microsoft
  Should Micorsoft Cut Google off at the pass and setup a "lighter" version of IE8 to compete? I believe they should, what do you think?
  (tags: chrome browser microsoft internet explorer IE8 lite competition google)
• Photos: Geek chic at Yahoo Open Hack | ZDNet Photo Gallery
  Take a look at some of the clever shirts geeks sported at the Yahoo Open Hack conference.
  (tags: geek chic nerd attire geeks yahoo open hack casual clothing style)

Free 3D Applications!

• 25 (Free) 3D Modeling Applications You Should Not Miss | Freebies
  Great list of FREE 3D Modeling apps, 3Ds Max and Maya are great, but can break your bank, Those that need a cheaper alternative definately need to check this out! Or if you just love 3D
  (tags: Applications tips tools tech list download 3d free software freeware technology graphics animation render modelling opensource modeling application)