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Nice toys: sandbox.msn.com hosts Microsoft's new algorithmic search engine alongside Newsbot; adds RSS feed

Funny that the early press doesn't seem to mention that MS is giving a preview of the new search engine today over at sandbox.msn.com, not "later this year".

Of course, if you use the RSS feed, you already know about the future.

Apple Weblog server announced as part of Tiger Server

I haven't seen anyone pick up on the server previews in today's announcements - and while it is no great technical achievement - it still strikes me as at least a marketing milestone when Apple is announcing built in weblog serving in the new OS:

A new Weblog server in Tiger Server makes it easy to publish, distribute and syndicate web-based content. The Weblog server provides users with calendar-based navigation and customizable themes, is fully compatible with Safari RSS and enables posting entries using built-in web-based functionality or with weblog clients that support XML-RPC or the ATOM API. The Weblog Server, based on the popular open source project “Blojsom,” works with Open Directory for user accounts and authentication.

At least he didn't give out the IP address

The Chief Architect is letting loose with the dates and some details on the "secret project" - and some surprisingly revealing details from my backyard:

Gates said the future of search includes personalization, understanding local information and having the ability to analyze semantics of a document, browse databases and attach domain knowledge.

These are pretty different approaches than the Kaltix camp has been cooking up. Interesting to see it in the press.

Time for a film

2 hours in a theater has become an insane sort of luxury I can't imagine. It seems like such a huge investment of time. I haven't seen a movie in about 2 years for this reason (it is some sort of acquired handicap that I hope will pass when additional free time arrives in 5-7 years). It was getting embarassing to dodge work "morale" events because I couldn't stand to waste 2 hours watching the Matrix 2 or 3 or whatever number we are on. But, thank goodness, I've just read a review that makes me want to go to the movies. A perfect combo: I need the rock and the therapy.

"Twenty years ago, there was no band on earth who seemed less likely to release a documentary about dealing with interpersonal issues; in a way, it still doesn't seem possible. " From "Band on the Couch"

During the whole Napster thing it was clear Lars had lost his mind. Now we can learn the details.

Introducing Sabine

Our new baby, Sabina Geneva Petersen was born June 1, 2004 at 1:33 am in Seattle, WA. We are now four. We are all home and resting. And very, very happy.