When I initially started webdesigning I had the opportunity to work alongside indiviuals who were a little bit more familiar with the field. However, I took note that their personal website resembeled that of Macromedia's...done to the 'T'! And it puzzled me. Initially I figured that they would have downloaded one page and used that as their blue print. But my theory may be out the window.
Today, I downloaded an entire site in minutes, with all the files and working links. All with the use of a simple tool HTTrack Website Copier 3.40-2. I haven't used the application in detail jus' yet but, from what I've seen thus far, it's powerful and I know there are others of it's kind.
Basically what the application does is 'crawls' the website using the links on the 'Index' page. It then uses the text-links, image-links and embedded objects in the webpages that relate to the localhost and download the files. This can be prevented by using a 'robot.txt' and or '.htaccess' file that will prevent the application for going into diretories specified by the webmaster. Meta tags can also me used to tell the crawlers not to follow the links on the index page.
HTTrack Website Copier 3.40-2 is a useful tool in the hands of a webmaster but a threat if used by individuals with Malicious intent.
Official Website:
www.httrack.com
Monday, October 23, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Coming Zune...No iPods!
Microsoft is threatening the existence of iPod with it's new product Zune. Zune is like another 
top media player that is available today, with a few exceptions. Unlike the iPod it has a FM Radio, the capacity to download songs online, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Xbox Compatibility and custom background images. It also comes preloaded with media content.
www.comingzune.com
top media player that is available today, with a few exceptions. Unlike the iPod it has a FM Radio, the capacity to download songs online, Wi-Fi Connectivity, Xbox Compatibility and custom background images. It also comes preloaded with media content.I admit that having a media player that plays video and audion with the capability to stream content and connect wirelessly is kool. Not to mention that it has a 30GB HardDrive. Sweet! But with great features comes a hefty price tag - US$249.99.
I'm however displeased with the ad campaign of Zune. Take a look at this Ad. CLICK
I really don't think iPod is in any danger...but wait and see what tricks Apple has up it's sleave. Coz it ain't ova til the fat lady plugs in....LOL.
www.comingzune.com
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