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PBX I'm Paul Bissex, and e-scribe.com is my consulting business. I build web applications using open source software, especially Django. I teach photographers web design and professional skills. In the '90s I did graphic design for newspapers and magazines. Then I wrote technology commentary and reviews for Wired, Salon.com, Chicago Tribune, and lots of little places you've never heard of. Feel free to email me.

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Python Web Development with Django I'm co-author of "Python Web Development with Django", an excellent guide to my favorite web framework. Its strong points include an introduction to Python, and better coverage of Django 1.0 than nearly anybody else. Published by Addison-Wesley, it is available from Amazon and your favorite technical bookstore as well.

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iPhone, youPhone, weallPhone

Apple and Cisco have reached an agreement on the disputed "iPhone" trademark, and -- surprise -- Apple gets to keep using it. From the Cisco press release:

Under the agreement, both companies are free to use the "iPhone" trademark on their products throughout the world.

To further differentiate brands, the Apple iPhone will also be known as "the real iPhone", with the Cisco model being referred to as "Oh, I thought you meant the other one."

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
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Some related posts: Chess via iPod • iPod touch: holding steady • The iPhone keyboard doesn't suck • iPod touch: one week down, one week to go • A farewell to Palms (hello, iPod touch) • iPhone hacking • What is the iPhone running, really? • Obsolescence • Best feature of the new MacBook Pro • Hard life for hardware
• Comment from Martin , 8 weeks later

Do somebody knows if i can use the iPhone (Version 1.0) in Europe also? What is the basic charges for AT&T per month? Can i buy the iPhone in usa without domicile in America? Thanks for answer. bye

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