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November 18 2009
In today's networked world, connecting with customers has never been easier. Savvy marketing professionals know that they must engage with individuals directly on the Web, and smart businesses know that their customers can be their best friends--with benefits. Darren... read moreOctober 07 2009
With the recent release of Windows 7: Up & Running, I asked author and Microsoft MVP Wei-Meng Lee a few questions about his new book, including why his motivation behind writing the book and what this book can do for you. read moreShow Off Your O'Reilly Media Books!
September 15 2009
Have a bookshelf full of O'Reilly books like our Facebook Fans Michael Pelikan and Kay Bieri do? Use it to win more! Take a picture or record a short video of your books and post it on the O'Reilly Media Facebook Page before 5pm PT Thursday, September 17, for a… read moreAugust 20 2009
Nancy Conner, author of the newly released book Living Green: The Missing Manual, has made it her goal to show people just how easy it is to make your everyday lives just a little bit greener. In a recent conversation, we talked about the simple decisions we can all make… read moreUpcoming Webcasts: Git in One Hour - Meet Experts Online
August 14 2009
In this webcast, Git evangelist Scott Chacon covers the basics of the Git source control system. He'll introduce the audience to Git basics: staging and committing snapshots, viewing the commit log, pushing to and pulling from servers, and creating, switching between, and merging branches. Finally, he'll quickly cover a few… read moreJuly 17 2009
With all of the different ways to track your twittering friends, search for interesting tidbits of news, and keep an eye on those "trending topics," it seems like there are new twitter applications popping up every day! Tell us which app is your favorite, and why, for a chance to… read moreIgnite Sebastopol on June 10th
June 05 2009
Ignite is finally coming to Sebastopol, the hometown of O'Reilly Media! Join us June 10th at the Hopmonk Tavern for a night of contests, presentations, and overall fun. read moreDIY Projects from the Greater Bay Area
May 27 2009
We've been receiving all sorts of photos of your DIY projects for the past few days in response to the contest to win 2 weekend passes to Maker Faire. We will include all of the entries in this blogpost as they are submitted. We'll be accepting entries through the end… read moreMay 23 2009
As this year's Maker Faire gets ready to launch, San Mateo County Supervisor Carole Groom has declared May 30th & 31st "Maker's Weekend". Keep reading for more information on this official declaration as well as how to win 2 adult weekend passes to this year's Maker Faire. read moreJosh Clark on iWork '09: The Missing Manual
May 06 2009
I recently had a chance to catch up with Josh Clark, author of our newly released iWork '09: The Missing Manual. He had a lot to say about the new version of iWork, as well as a few tips & tricks to share to make the user experience even better.… read moreCelebrate Earth Day by Sharing Your Green Living Tips
April 22 2009
We're celebrating Earth Day in our offices today by running a contest on Twitter (@oreillymedia). We're asking people how they're living green, and we've been getting a lot of great responses! read moreWhat Brings Out Your Inner Geek?
April 14 2009
Colin Moock has admitted that he has an inner geek--now we're wondering what brings out yours. Stay tuned for a contest on Twitter (@oreillymedia) later today to let us know what brings out your inner geek and enter for a chance to win a copy of Moock's Lost ActionScript 3.0… read moreIgnite Show, Episode 7: Molly Wright Steenson on It's Really Just a Series of Tubes
April 03 2009
In this new episode of the Ignite Show, Molly Wright Steenson talks about the history of pneumatic tubes in our society. For more information about the Ignite Show or how to host your own Ignite event, see ignite.oreilly.com. read moreIgnite Show, Episode 6: Dr. Jayson Falkner on DNA Science, It Works!
March 25 2009
In this new episode of the Ignite Show, Dr. Jayson Falkner explains the latest in DNA Science, how its effected human evolution and what it's doing to our society. The title is a tribute to the classic XKCD cartoon "Science! It Works...". read moreTwo New Episodes of the Ignite Show
March 19 2009
The last two episodes of the Ignite Show feature talks from Ignite NYC II and Ignite Boudler, respectively. Keep reading to see presentations by Andrew Schneider on Experimental Performance Devices and Amber Case on Cyborg Anthroplogy. read moreRecent Posts | All Posts
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