I’ve been using Eclipse for some time now. Thanks to plugins like Amateras I’ve been able to extend it to satisfy my needs as a front-end webdeveloper. Unfortunately there were quite some bugs and the code assist was far from perfect. It looks like a special Eclipse distribution called Aptana is here to solve all [...]

I’ve tried to mimic the Windows Vista gradient in Flash. It’s not 100% equal, but it comes close, imho.
If you’re interested in using it then you can download the swatch here.
Update: I’ve also made a Photoshop version of this gradient. Download it here

I just passed the Flash MX 2004 Certified Developer exam. It was more difficult than I expected. The sample exam in Macromedia’s study guide and the exams on the accompanying website are much easier than the real exam. This is contrary to what they say in the book, so be warned!
Here are some useful links [...]

Tredosoft has released a special version of IE7 Release Candidate 1 which can be installed next to Internet Explorer 6. A perfect solution for webdevelopers! There are some caveats though. Read the “What does NOT work” section for more info.
I’ve been testing my sites in IE7 for some time now and it looks like a [...]

I found a quick way to see how pages are rendered by the KHTML engine. The good thing about it is that you don’t have to install a new Operating System or even need to reboot!
The only thing you have to do is to download the free VMWare Player and a SUSE 10 image file.
Find [...]