A demo of a new Linux X server architecture, Xgl, has been created by Novell, which plans to incorporate Xgl into the next version of its operating system. The demo video was distributed to show the powerful UI enhancements that Xgl brings. In the first screenshot you can see how virtual screens are seperated across an animated cube and that windows moved across virtual desktops can be split. Windows exhibit some physics and therefore sway when being dragged, a rather impressive feature. Every window also Continue Reading »

Right now, tons of techies are having the time of their lives at South By Southwest, a convention of sorts that brings all many people together. People like Mike Rundle, Paul Scrivens, Matthew Oliphant, Bryan Veloso, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and Flock’s Chris Messina. Thankfully, flickr is on my side and a quick trip to the SXSW2006 tag brings me a constantly updated feed of photos. One year I will Continue Reading »