Latest list of software that's making me happy

Filed under: good software 

  1. Tickless kernel. My processor in my laptop used to get up to 95c when watching movies or doing anything remotely CPU-intensive. Since upgrading to FC7 which includes the tickless kernel and powertop, it rarely gets over 60c. My old battery died, so I can't really compare battery life, but I can't see how it wouldn't improve.
  2. Satchmo. A Django project that lets you setup an online store in a matter of hours (well, hours if you include styling the site, creating products and taking a shower and a nap). It's still alpha but already impressive.
  3. ExtJS. IMO the best Javascript library out there, bar none.
  4. YUI Grids. Making CSS-based layout as easy and predictable as table-based layout, without all the cruft and maintenance problems tables bring.


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