Data Formats

Wikipedia: Tar (file format) Wikipedia: Tar (file format)- Encyclopedia article about the archive file format. GNU tar GNU tar- Software to create tar archives. Introduction, download, and manual. [GNU GPL] Format of tar Archives Format of tar Archives- Description of the tar format. Maximum RPM Maximum RPM- An online book about using and creating packages. Packaging software with RPM, Part 1 Packaging software with RPM, Part 1- An introduction to creating RPM packages. Packaging software with RPM, Part 2 Packaging software with RPM, Part 2- Introduces patches and root-less RPM creation. RedHat RPM ListServ RedHat RPM ListServ- A listserv where users can get tech support and learn about the latest RPM developments. RPM HOWTO RPM HOWTO- Information on building and using packages with RPM v3.0.x. The Search Engine for Linux rpm Packages The Search Engine for Linux rpm Packages- Packages arranged in categories with a searchable database. RPM PBone Search RPM PBone Search- RPM's for various distributions. Offers search in RPMs content and search of ftp servers. Also information about new RPMs. Fresh RPMS Fresh RPMS- A repository of custom-built packages for some of the latest popular software, many of which are not included in the main Red Hat distributions. RPM.org RPM.org- Documentation, downloads, development information, and other resources. Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) home page Hierarchical Data Format (HDF) home page- The HDF project involves the development and support of software and file formats for scientific data management. JSSS: JavaScript-Based Style Sheets JSSS: JavaScript-Based Style Sheets- Overview of Netscape's proposed JavaScript based style system. Historical. CSS and XSL: which should I use? CSS and XSL: which should I use?- Brief article from W3C with a diagram of the markup-to-presentation process for HTML and XML documents. Web Style Sheets Web Style Sheets- W3C's authoritative overview of style sheets for the web. Open Municipal Geodata (OMG) Standard Open Municipal Geodata (OMG) Standard- Seeks to promote the free flow of information between government agencies and citizens by establishing a common set of technical standards f… Document Freedom Day Document Freedom Day- Aims to educate the public about the importance of Free Document Formats and Open Standards in general. Coordinates activities that happen on last Wednesday … Software versus Protocol (or file format) Standards Software versus Protocol (or file format) Standards- Essay by Erik Fair explaining how open standards may help mitigate or prevent "customer lock-in" strategies. Content Management and Edit Data Exchange Content Management and Edit Data Exchange- Article on formats interoperability in audio and video content. Burn All GIFs Burn All GIFs- Campaign for replacing the (formerly) patent-encumbered GIF format by open standard graphics. Since the GIF formats has become patent-free, the site advocates again… Open Data Format Initiative Open Data Format Initiative- Initiative aiming to convince software companies to release data format documentation and to pass laws that governments can only store user data in op… The Principles of Open Standards The Principles of Open Standards- Ken Krechmer analyzes the distinct issues behind advocacy for non-proprietary formats. Open Standards Open Standards- What is a standard, what is an open standard, and why use open standards on the Internet. Why Not Word! Why Not Word!- Why not using Word, Excel or any other proprietary format to communicate. Attachments in Proprietary Formats Considered Harmful Attachments in Proprietary Formats Considered Harmful- Explains the risks of exchanging data in non-public format and suggests the main alternatives. W3C Patent Policy W3C Patent Policy- Governs the handling of patents in the process of producing Web standards. The goal of this policy is to assure that Recommendations produced under this policy … Cover Pages: Patents and Open Standards Cover Pages: Patents and Open Standards- Investigates the effects of patent proliferation and criticizes reasonable and non-discriminatory license terms (RAND) for patented techno… Business Case for Open Standards Business Case for Open Standards- Paper investigating economical issues related to the diffusion of public standards. Avoid E-Mail Attachments, Especially Microsoft Word Avoid E-Mail Attachments, Especially Microsoft Word- Short document with instructions to MS-Word users on alternatives they can use for document exchange. No Proprietary Binary Data Formats No Proprietary Binary Data Formats- Why not use proprietary formats and what are the main open alternatives. MS-Word Is Not a Document Exchange Format MS-Word Is Not a Document Exchange Format- Explains the appropriate use of document formats and argues against the use of Word attachments. We Can Put an End to Word Attachments We Can Put an End to Word Attachments- Richard Stallman's arguments against the use of proprietary formats in document exchange. Why There Are Not GIF Files on GNU Pages Why There Are Not GIF Files on GNU Pages- Advocates against the use of image formats that are protected by patents. Presents a brief history of the GIF format as well as its open … Open Design Alliance Open Design Alliance- An association of CAD customers and vendors committed to promoting open, industry-standard formats for the exchange of CAD data. History, members, FAQs, and … OpenStandards.net OpenStandards.net- A not-for-profit organization connecting people to open standards and the bodies that build and foster their growth. A Simplified Guide to MIME A Simplified Guide to MIME- Features of MIME that are considered essential for modern email usage. Mime Types Database Mime Types Database- Database of mime application types. Instructions how to convert and read files in different mime types. IANA MIME Media Types IANA MIME Media Types- Official list of all MIME types assigned by the IANA (Internet Assigned Number Authority). MIME MIME- Information, including RFC links. Alex Faaborg: Microformats Alex Faaborg: Microformats- A series of blog posts giving an introduction to microformats and how these are to be handled in Firefox 3. Microdata (Rich Snippets) Generators Microdata (Rich Snippets) Generators- Collection of microdata generators to add metadata inside web pages. Getting Semantic With Microformats Getting Semantic With Microformats- A series of blog posts detailing the semantic benefits, structure, simplicity and overall potential of Microformats. Microformats: Web Semantics and More Microformats: Web Semantics and More- Presentation covering the basics of microformats, including syntax, benefits and publishing. Microformats: What, How, and Why Microformats: What, How, and Why- Overview of what Microformats are, how to use them, and why website owners should use them. Microformats for Business Owners Microformats for Business Owners- An explanation of the practical benefits that microformats can bring to a business and its customers. Microformats Dublin Core in a few (and easy) steps Microformats Dublin Core in a few (and easy) steps- A brief tutorial for creating microformats following the Dublin Core meta-data standards. BBC Radio Labs: Removing Microformats from bbc.co.uk/programmes BBC Radio Labs: Removing Microformats from bbc.co.uk/programmes- Article explaining the decision to remove certain microformat markup from BBC pages on accessibility grounds. Wikipedia: Microformat Wikipedia: Microformat- Explanation of microformats with examples of its usage. XML.com: What Are Microformats XML.com: What Are Microformats- Micah Dubinko asks what microformats are and whether they are here to stay.