A reader responded to my March article on Parallel Make in Win32 with a question: I’m trying to get the *.idl files to compile while using the -j flag. I’m having a problem when you run make -j and the idl compiler compiles the *.idl files (that works just fine), but right after that, it […]
I found myself in a lull between storms a few days ago, so I decided to do some housecleaning in our makefile before the next code rush hit. And therein lies a story… We use one makefile to build all versions of PicLens for all browsers on all platforms. It’s loosely patterned after the Google Gears project […]

We’ve just pushed out a PicLens 1.6 update that adds web search to the immersive 3D PicLens media experience. This release runs in Firefox Mac and Firefox Windows. While zooming around in images on the 3D wall, hit Tab to select the Search box in the top right corner of the screen (or mouse click on […]
Here’s a headline that’ll grab ya: Are you interested in being part of a select group that is invited to help beta test a new service that lets PC game players connect with their friends on the Xbox through the LIVE gaming network? If you are, please read on. The beta signup form is here: […]