Links for 02-23-2008

• Microsoft runs its datacenters on ‘Autopilot’ | All about Microsoft | ZDNet.com - A look at the technologies used by Microsoft for Live. It is an interesting question what Microsoft does if they acquire Yahoo in this area.


• Barney Alliances and the Downfall of HD DVD | Epicenter from Wired.com - I'm not especially convinced it was a factor here (MSFT did have an HD-DVD drive for the Xbox)), but the point that "partnerships" and endorsements consisting solely of press release-ware aren't worth much is worth noting.


• To DNG, or not to DNG ... - Inside Lightroom - I've switched to using DNG myself in Lightroom; I like keeping all the metadata together in one file rather than using XMP sidecards. Just less potential for separation down the road--although, yes, replicating global metadata changes get more painful.


• Mpix.com Online Digital Imaging Service - Order digital photo prints online from professional imaging lab - Matt at Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips (and a number of commenters) recommend these guys. Prices have really come down for ordering larger prints.


• SF Signal: FINALISTS: 2007 Nebula Awards - Many of the shorter pieces are available online.