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Problem: Existing users will try to create new accounts

A typical web-based authentication system will have two options--Sign In (a path for existing users) and Register (a path for new users).  Potential problems for users arise when they don't know if they have an account, or they have tried to sign in unsuccessfully and decide to try to create... [More]
Monday, 2 June 2008 14:26

Why are all the fonts screwed up?

Today it ends...I have explained, for the last time, why "the fonts are all screwed up".  My tag clouds are coming down. Since we added a social networking site to our web services about a year ago, I been answering this question quite regularly and have staunchly supported the ... [More]
Tuesday, 20 November 2007 11:12

Social Networking - What does the research say?

If you are looking for some good fodder for your next "big idea" meeting, take a look at this report.  Lots of meaty statistics from a reliable and quotable source. The report is focused for libraries, but is very broad and includes data from six countries.  The report is free to downlo... [More]
Friday, 2 November 2007 08:30

CSDC 2007: Day 2 Roundup

Did you read Day 1 first? It was a rough start for me this morning as I battled an oncoming cold, here's what stuck during Day 2 of the Community Server Developer Conference 2007. Extending CommunityServer (Scott Watermasysk) Low-Tech Options Scott reminds developers not to overlook the obvi... [More]
Sunday, 21 October 2007 19:55

CSDC 2007: Day 1 Roundup

It was a beautiful day in Frisco, TX. Telligent picked a very nice venue and have been great hosts for the first CommunityServer Developer Conference.  Here's a wrap-up of today's events: Keynote (Rob Howard) Rob gave a little talk about Telligent and gave a quick demo of Enterprise Reportin... [More]
Saturday, 20 October 2007 13:40