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Advanced knowledge of PHP
* Minimum 3 Years of experience with PHP and MySQL
* Minimum 5 Years of web development experience
* Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and HTML
* Solid experience with the Model-View-Controller design pattern
* Experience with use cases and software development process methodologies
* Knowledge of and experience with usability testing and usability
principles
* Passionate about sustainable software design
* Experience with PERL or Python a plus

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Web Developer
Location: Anywhere

Seeking an adept web developer with a background in PHP and Ruby on Rails to work with our team. Our client will provide you with an office anywhere.

Our client is a true technology company with a focus on emerging technologies and new markets. They develop their own tools to manage the business. They are passionate about open source and contribute back to the community.

Open Salary
Our client does not set specific budgets for any position within their team. Instead they take a close look at what you have accomplished in the real world and your salary history.

The opportunity
Develop and manage internal and public facing web applications built with Ruby on Rails and PHP5.
Responsible for mission critical systems
Lots of room for growth within the company
Technically challenging
Highly rewarding and enthusiastic team environment

Getting in the door
Experience developing in the Ruby on Rails framework with operational examples of prior work
Strong object oriented programming experience in PHP with operational examples of prior work
Strong understanding of MySQL 4.1+
Background in developing for GNU/Linux or Unix-like platforms for mission-critical production deployments
Operational code published and still in operation
Strong analytical and logical thinking capability

Always a plus
Experience with MySQL 5.x, MySQL replication, MySQL Cluster
High-availability and scalable network service development
Expertise with MVC, HTML, CSS2, JavaScript, AJAX, Templating, caching, sessions, and authentication
GNU/Linux optimization, security and network administration
Secure coding practices
Experience with running Apache or other Unix-based web servers in a production environment
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or other related field

Work environment
We will custom build a workstation to your specifications using the latest and greatest technology; Mac OS X and Linux-friendly
Dual Apple 30” Cinema HD displays
Join a team with a winning attitude in a fast moving, highly energetic environment
Full benefits
Executive desk with your own personal choice of ergonomic chair
All of our servers run GNU/Linux (Debian) or OpenBSD

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Senior Network Software Engineer
Location: Anywhere

Seeking an adept software engineer to join our team in building mission-critical network services.

Philosophy
Our client is a true technology company with a focus on emerging technologies and new markets. They develop their own tools to manage the business. They are passionate about open source and contribute back to the community.

The Location
Our main office is located in Massachusetts. You can either work here or we will provide you with an office anywhere.

Open Salary
We do not set specific budgets for any position within our team. Instead we take a close look at what you have accomplished in the real world and your salary history.

The opportunity
Develop highly-available, scalable network services in C/C++ on the GNU/Linux platform
Seeing projects through the complete software life-cycle, from design and implementation to testing and production deployment and beyond
Lots of room for growth within the company
Technically challenging
Highly rewarding and enthusiastic team environment

Getting in the door
Expert network C/C++ programming experience (minimum 5 years industry)
Strong background in developing for GNU/Linux or Unix-like platforms for mission-critical production deployments
Strong understanding of MySQL 4.1-5.x, including database design patterns and large-scale deployments utilizing replication and/or clustering
Industry networking experience, including knowledge of fundamental protocols, such as TCP, UDP, IPv4/6 and SSL/TLS
Expertise in application layer Internet protocols, most specifically proven experience in direct use of HTTP 1.1
Experience with running Apache or other Unix-based web servers in a production environment

Always a plus
Background in mathematics/statistics highly preferred
High-availability and scalable network service development
Experience with multi-master clustering and other high availability techniques
Proficiency in an industry-recognized scripting language, such as Ruby, Perl, or PHP
GNU/Linux optimization, security and network administration
Secure coding practices
Experience with distributed architecture, design, and implementation
BS/MS in a related field
Work environment
We will custom build a workstation to your specifications using the latest and greatest technology; Mac OS X and Linux-friendly
Dual Apple 30” Cinema HD displays
Join a team with a winning attitude in a fast moving, highly energetic environment
Full benefits
Executive desk with your own personal choice of ergonomic chair
All of our servers run GNU/Linux (Debian) or OpenBSD

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EFF Year in Review

Posted in General, Software by site admin on the April 17th, 2007

I just received this email from the EFF.

Dear EFF Supporter,

Thank you for supporting the Electronic Frontier Foundation! Your
annual membership is about to expire, so please renew today at
http://secure.eff.org/renew .

Over the past year, your support has helped EFF:

* Sue AT&T for violating the privacy rights of its customers by
collaborating with the NSA’s secret spying programs
* Fight for free speech and win a major court victory protecting
online journalists’ right to keep their sources confidential
* Blow the lid off a government plan to assign secret “risk
assessments” to American travelers.
* Defend innovation and beat back legislation that would cripple
your digital media devices, like TiVos and iPods
* Advocate for more secure, accurate, and verifiable electronic
voting technologies around the country, and
* Defend freedom worldwide and open a new office in Brussels,
Belgium to work with various institutions of the European Union.

And those are just a few of the ways we’re fighting for your
digital rights.

We depend on your support to keep up the fight. Please visit our
renewal site today at
http://secure.eff.org/renew

Alternatively, consider making a monthly gift as a sustaining member.
http://secure.eff.org/monthly

Thanks again for supporting EFF!

Nicole

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Nicole Nguyen
Membership Coordinator
Electronic Frontier Foundation
454 Shotwell Street
San Francisco CA 94110
http://www.eff.org/support

Membership & donation queries:
membership@eff.org

All other queries:
information@eff.org

Not bad for $65 (tax deductible). I’m renewing now.

Please support the EFF.

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AnywhereCD already caving in to industry pressure

Posted in General, Music by site admin on the April 13th, 2007

AnywhereCD, launched yesterday, and has already been crippled by it’s suppliers.

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Anywhere CD

Posted in General, Music by site admin on the April 12th, 2007

AnywhereCD has launched.

Simple, easy search for the album you want. Buy it as an .mp3 album, or get the Full CD for a couple extra bucks.

Prices vary based on their license agreement per recording.

Sometimes the price for the combo .mp3 / CD package is more expensive than buying the CD on Amazon, but there’s a good selection, and it’s a good step in the right direction.

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