My Story - Why I use Linux
By William Arledge
The first computer I used was a Televideo 802 running CP/M on a Z80 chip - with two 5.25-inch, single-sided, floppydisk drives, and 32K or 64K of RAM. Except for an industry specific program, the only application was WordStar. The next computer was an IBM PC, followed by a Televideo Portable the size [...]
What is the difference between 3D and 2D animation?
The easiest way to explain the difference is by using examples of animation that you might have seen.
2D Animation Examples
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd.
Snow White, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid.
The Simpsons
Family Guy
South Park
2D animation is the traditional animation method that has existed since the late 1800s. It is one drawing followed by another [...]
What Are Podcasts?
What is a Podcast?
If you have spent any considerable time on the internet you have no doubt ran across the term “Podcast”. I see it daily, but like a building I walk by every morning on my way to the office I rarely actually take the time to appreciate it and marvel at its design [...]
Tear down that wall, Mr Ballmer
Here’s the question …. with the free browser engines out there that are clearly superior to Internet Explorer, why does Microsoft spend a small fortune to continue to develop their clearly inferior competing product, Internet Explorer?
It’s obvious that they are not interested in really fixing or improving Internet Explorer. At least not to the point where it is [...]
DBS>Interactive President receives Mary Varga Award from BIAK
We just wanted to take a moment to say congratulations to Cyndi Masters, DBS>Interactive’s Founder and President, for receiving the Mary Varga Award from the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky; on Friday, November 13. The Mary Varga Award is given to a brain injury survivor who has exemplified perseverance and courage, and who uses their [...]
Visit Us at St. James Art Show!
As the designer of the website for the 53rd Annual St. James Court Art Show, DBS Interactive will occupy one of 750 artist booths at the event to be held October 2-4 in Old Louisville. Please stop by and learn about our design, programming, and internet-marketing capabilities OR simply enter our [...]
Shelter From the Storm
No doubt about it, the Internet is not kind to the innocent. There’s mischief lurking at every fork in the road.
Many of the common online dangers have a physical presence. They wind up as something on our systems that we can find and remove to regain a warm and fuzzy sense of safety—like a virus or spyware.
But there are stealthier threats out there that can sneak past even the best preventatives. It is highly likely that we have all been victimized without ever knowing it.
SMM Through ROI Colored Glasses
Social Media gets a lot of buzz both in and out of the internet marketing world. The news media seemingly makes constant reference to the use of Facebook or Twitter in connecting to large audiences, but most people don’t have a clear idea of how to get a return on investment (or ROI) from Social [...]
The Impact of Color
Choosing the right colors for your web design is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Color is the first thing viewers notice on a webpage. It can evoke a variety of strong emotional reactions and each color can contain a different association. Although everyone’s experience and taste can vary greatly, there are still some basic tenants one can follow when working with color:
A Website Worth Marketing
From Search Engine Results to the Social Media Sphere, your website will be the primary way you identify yourself online and should always be your first focus in any successful online marketing campaign. It is the easiest thing for you to manage or change and a “good” website makes you a more attractive target for link acquisition as well as internet partnerships. A refined website will help improve your Search Engine Rank, increase your sales and give you opportunities to engage your target online community.