Categories. Again.
Posted on April 26, 2005
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The developer of [ecto for Windows](http://ecto.kung-foo.tv/) has finally nailed down that category bug I’ve been having. Let’s see if this new build fixes it.
Update: It does. 
So now if you use ecto for Windows and you customize your category archive file type then the software will place the post in the correct place and display the category correctly. Thanks, Alex!
Quote of the Day
Posted on April 26, 2005
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>When you’re up to your ass in alligators, it’s hard to remember that your original objective was to drain the swamp.
iBook G3/800 for sale!
Posted on April 26, 2005
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I just listed my iBook for sale on eBay.
[Click here to see the listing!](http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5770387641)
**If you win, mention my blog and I’ll pay for the shipping & handling!**
Description:
>Don’t miss your chance to bid:
>* 12“ iBook G3 800Mhz processor
>* 32MB VRAM ATI Radeon 7500
>* 640 MB RAM
>* 30 GB hard drive
>* ”Combo“ drive (CD/RW & DVD-ROM)
>* Airport card
>* All original CDs included with computer
>You can get technical specifics about this computer from the [description on Apple's web site.](http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75432)
>I am also including:
>* AppleCare coverage until early November 2005. **This computer has already had its logic board replaced under warranty.** [Click here to learn why.](http://www.apple.com/support/ibook/faq/)
>* [Pink iSkin keyboard protector.](http://www.iskin.com/protouch_PB1.html) This has been on the keyboard almost since day 1 so the keyboard is in excellent shape for a 2.5 year old computer.
>* [Macally iceMousejr USB optical mouse](http://macally.com/spec/usb/input_device/icemousejr.html)
>* [InCase black nylon laptop bag for 12” iBooks](http://www.goincase.com/prod_laptop/prod_lt_sleeveNylon.php)
>* Disk will be cleaned and restored with OS X 10.2.1 as it originally shipped. Panther install CDs may be included or installed if requested.
>Computer is in excellent shape. Battery gets 2-2.5 hours per charge, with full brightness and Airport on. There are small scratches on the outside case. Power cord is missing the small adapter so the little box can plug directly into the wall without the long cord.
>Shipping is via UPS Ground. Flat $25 shipping & handling in the Continental United States. Please ask about other shipping options before placing your bid.
Monday
Posted on April 25, 2005
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The kids were off from school last week and try as I could, it was difficult to get much done. I got more done today than I did all of last week. Everyone should have a day where the primary goal is to clear those items out of the Task box that have been collecting dust.
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ecto 2.3
Posted on April 25, 2005
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Adriaan Tijsseling just released [ecto 2.3](http://ecto.kung-foo.tv/archives/001365.php) and it’s enough of an upgrade that it’s worth an entry.
I recently registered the [Windows version](http://ecto.kung-foo.tv/archives/001363.php) and while not quite as polished as the OS X version, the lines between the two are starting to blur.
In OS X apps “drawers” are so 2002. The new (read: [Tiger](http://www.apple.com/macosx)) way of doing things is in panels, for lack of a better word. So ecto for Mac OS X is emulating Mail in Tiger, and ecto for Windows is emulating Office 2003 and the result is that the interface is quite similar in many ways.
I’m glad that the OS X version has the status at the bottom of the window the way the Windows version does. I don’t know if it’s my imagination or not, but the Windows version appears to post a bit faster than the OS version. Then again, the Windows version messes up the setting of the categories (I’ve been exchanging email with the developer about the issue).
It’s not listed as a new feature, so I guess it’s something I missed…ecto for OS X has an “Amazon” button by default in the spiffy new toolbar. You can enter your Associates ID and customize the template for a text, text & image or image only link. Search for the product right in the window without hunting links down at Amazon. For example, a search for “Creative Suite 2” pulled up some great titles, such as this one from Sandee Cohen that I’ll have to look at when I have more time.
