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My name is Luciano Vernaschi and this site is my point of presence in the virtual world.

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MeshCMS 3 Is Still Alive

Announcing MeshCMS 3.6 with security fixes, updated components including TinyMCE and jQuery, and a new default theme created with Artisteer.

How To Try MeshCMS 4 Alpha

Step-by-step guide to building and running MeshCMS 4 alpha from source, including GWT compilation and editor configuration.

MeshCMS Supports PHP!

MeshCMS 4 now supports PHP through Quercus, a PHP implementation written in Java, allowing modules and themes to be created using JSP, Freemarker, and PHP.

MeshCMS 4 Development Progress

Progress update on MeshCMS 4 development, showcasing new features including page creation and editing, modules system, file manager with control panel, and drag & drop functionality.

An Update About MeshCMS 4 Development

Progress report on MeshCMS 4 development covering new tag library, visual form builder, configurable menus, draft support, and flexible zone system.

Module Zones in MeshCMS 4

MeshCMS 4 introduces flexible module zones that allow unlimited modules per zone with inheritance support, a major improvement over MeshCMS 3's theme-defined module locations.

First MeshCMS 4 Module

Comparing the gallery module implementation between MeshCMS 3 and MeshCMS 4, showcasing cleaner architecture with FreeMarker templates and separate Java beans.

MeshCMS 3.5 Released

MeshCMS 3.5 has been released under GPLv3, while development on MeshCMS 4 continues at a slower pace.

MeshCMS 4 Development Has Started

Announcing the start of MeshCMS 4 development with new goals including removing library dependencies, supporting multiple templating technologies, and implementing search, drafts, and easier upgrades.

Giuliano a Radio 105

Mio fratello Giuliano si esibisce dal vivo su Radio 105 con i Sickabell, suonando Motorbike Rally.

Composizioni grafiche

Raccolta di immagini create con gradienti e sovrapposizioni, esperimenti grafici con Micrografx Picture Publisher.

Bravo fratellino!

Performance canora di mio fratello Giuliano con la sua band The Scientist, cover dei Coldplay.

Popeye: un vecchio amico

Riscoperta del Popeye originale di Segar degli anni '30 grazie ai volumi Fantagraphics, un fumetto di livello assoluto.

My Thoughts About Java Web Frameworks

Personal reflections on choosing Java web frameworks, comparing action and component frameworks, and exploring the idea of server-side DOM manipulation with jQuery.

Amici nel mondo

Album fotografico dedicato agli amici sparsi per il mondo, per ricordare i bei giorni passati insieme.

Divulgazione scientifica

Riflessioni sull'importanza della divulgazione scientifica in Italia, ispirate dalla laurea honoris causa a Piero Angela.

Using MeshCMS To Manage a Blog

How to set up and use the Blog module in MeshCMS, integrating blogging functionality into a website with features like comments, tags, and automatic image rescaling.

The Future of MeshCMS

Reflections on MeshCMS development after 3½ years, discussing the challenges of maintaining the current codebase and plans for a potential MeshCMS 4 rewrite with improved architecture.

Il sito di Andrew Lipson

Scoperta di un sito personale vecchio stile con incredibili creazioni LEGO di Andrew Lipson, tra cui riproduzioni di opere di Escher.

Casio FX-880P

Exploring the Casio FX-880P programmable calculator with hidden BASIC commands, custom character creation, programs including games, and how to connect it to a PC.

Romanticismo e ragione

Riflessioni su come scienza e spiritualità non siano reciprocamente esclusive, citando Carl Sagan e il CICAP.