Core Security found a remotely exploitable buffer overflow in the OpenBSD kernel. OpenBSD is widely regarded as the most secure OS out there so this is big news, and is only the second published remote exploit in a default OpenBSD install for over ten years.
Creative Review point out the recent redesign of German magazine PC Professionell by Spiekermann Partners. (The name may seem familiar because of famous typographer Erik Spiekermann.) It looks fantastic, eschewing the usual gaudy stock art-laden cover for a gorgeous type-driven approach. Here’s hoping it lasts!
Matt Cutts explains how Google keeps your data accessible and why this is a good thing. I fully agree and wish Microsoft would do the same with Hotmail, I know countless people who would love to switch but are trapped in by their data.
Interesting article on Apple’s FairPlay DRM, including commentary pointing out that Apple benefits less from DRM than most think.
Fascinating interview on banknote design with Ootje Oxenaar, a Dutch graphic designer. I love the way he managed to sneak some personal touches into the notes, such as a fingerprint and his name.
Record sleeve designs of the week from Creative Review.
Five Principles to Design By. Wise words, there. Good design is much more than making something look pretty, it’s all about problem solving. I wish more people would remember that.
Update: Adobe backtrack on the “ship” wording, say they’re merely “announcing” CS3. Adobe Creative Suite 3 ships on the 27th March. This’ll be Intel-native, finally, so no more running Photoshop under Rosetta. I wonder if they’ll do a bundle that includes Lightroom?
L’Artisan du Chocolat, one of the UK’s finest chocolatiers, have finally fixed their website to work with browsers other than Internet Explorer. Their liquid salted caramel truffles are truly amazing; if you’re stuck for a gift for Mothers’ Day they’d make the perfect present.