http://webtrends.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Web Trends GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-08-26T12:20:39Z Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:20:39 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/27/microsofts-development-network-goes-social.htm In May, Microsoft launched a beta of their social bookmarking service aimed at the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and TechNet. But, as John Martin explains in his blog, this... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/27/microsofts-development-network-goes-social.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:09:28 +0000 2008-08-27T19:09:28Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/26/amazon-acquires-shelfari.htm Amazon, long a supporter of Shelfari, has decided to acquire the book-oriented social network. While the idea of Amazon acquiring a social network centered on books may seem... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/26/amazon-acquires-shelfari.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:20:39 +0000 2008-08-26T12:20:39Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/22/magnolia-introduces-m2-the-open-source-magnolia.htm Ma.gnolia has announced a new initiative codenamed Ma.gnolia 2 (M2) that will be a complete rewrite of the Ma.gnolia social bookmarking service and will become an open source project where... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/22/magnolia-introduces-m2-the-open-source-magnolia.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:07:32 +0000 2008-08-22T15:07:32Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/19/will-pandora-be-leaving-us-soon.htm The Washington Post reports that Pandora, a music website that lets you create your own radio station, may soon be closing its doors. Due to high liscensing fees... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/19/will-pandora-be-leaving-us-soon.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:39:07 +0000 2008-08-19T15:39:07Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/19/friendster-joins-opensocial.htm Friendster has released a new version of their developer program that supports the OpenSocial initiative. Friendster first announced their support for OpenSocial shortly before launching their developer program in... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/19/friendster-joins-opensocial.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:42:26 +0000 2008-08-19T12:42:26Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/14/sometimes-smaller-is-better.htm The term "bloatware" is used to describe a software program that has become so bloated with features that you almost lose site of what the software is actually supposed to... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/14/sometimes-smaller-is-better.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:03:05 +0000 2008-08-14T15:03:05Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/13/create-your-own-video-game-trailer-at-mashade.htm Got a little too much time on your hands? You can kill it over at Mashade, but be warned, this website is addicting. Mashade is a video game... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/13/create-your-own-video-game-trailer-at-mashade.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:44:47 +0000 2008-08-13T13:44:47Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/11/web-20-struggles-with-privacy-malware.htm Facebook is in the midst of one of the largest malicious attacks it has faced. A message urging users to view a video seemingly hosted by Google. Clicking... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/11/web-20-struggles-with-privacy-malware.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:04:30 +0000 2008-08-11T12:04:30Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/08/is-social-bookmarking-dead.htm Last week, Delicious launched its much-hyped "2.0" release. But rather than making a splash, there seemed to be a dull thud. Certainly, there were many people excited... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/08/is-social-bookmarking-dead.htm Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:28:48 +0000 2008-08-08T13:28:48Z http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/06/and-here-comes-congress-20.htm Computerworld has an excellent article detailing the rather unique (for Congress) events that transpired on Capitol Hill on Friday after the House adjourned without taking a vote on an offshore... http://webtrends.about.com/b/2008/08/06/and-here-comes-congress-20.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:37:27 +0000 2008-08-06T11:37:27Z